The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) kicks off in Baku on Monday, November 11.

Around 50,000 government officials, policymakers, investors, and stakeholders gather to address climate targets, financing, and strategies to maintain the 1.5°C global temperature goal.

Setting a new climate finance objective is high on the agenda, as well as encouraging nations to readdress their commitments to carbon neutrality. Leaders will also focus on financing for developing countries to facilitate the transition towards low-emission, resilient economies.

The conference will run until November 22.

Expected Programme:

Opening Statement by COP28 President Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber

Handover of the Presidency

Statement by COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev

Statement by UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell

Opening of CMP19 (Kyoto Protocol Conference of the Parties), President Election and Agenda Adoption

Opening CMA6 (Paris Agreement Conference of the Parties), Agenda Adoption