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BAKU (WAM)
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) began on Monday in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, drawing broad international participation to present a renewed vision aimed at accelerating global climate action. By aligning global priorities with practical capacities and turning them into tangible and equitable outcomes, the UAE will help ambitiously accelerate action.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, delivered his handover address, concluding a landmark term. In his keynote remarks he called on all 198 Parties to “let actions speak louder than words” and “let positivity prevail”. He also demonstrated the Presidency’s progress in driving forward implementation of the pledges and declarations announced in Dubai last year, saying: “Progress did not end when the gavel came down on the UAE Consensus.”
UAE Consensus
Urging all Parties to unite with purpose, act with responsibility, and commit to meaningful outcomes, Dr. Sultan highlighted the importance of implementing the historic UAE Consensus by achieving a robust New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance at COP29. “When sectors work together, we can lift economies and lower emissions. We can drive both climate and socioeconomic progress and turn declarations into impactful actions on the ground.”
At COP29, the UAE will present dynamic and robust programming from Wednesday 13th at its Pavilion and at Goals House. These insightful discussions will bring together climate experts, government officials, private sector leaders, academics, and youth to exchange ideas and co-create solutions for the most pressing climate challenges.
Programming will begin on Wednesday, 13 November 2024, with UAE/Climate convenings at Goals House Baku, bringing together a diverse community of internationally renowned thinkers, political figures, business leaders, and entrepreneurs.
