emirates7 - The COP29 Presidency led a high-level discussion at UN Headquarters in New York titled “The Road to COP29: A Multilateral Approach to Climate Adaptation.” The event gathered senior government officials, representatives from financial institutions, climate funds, and experts to focus on enhancing global resilience to climate change, especially in light of recent disasters that highlighted the urgent need for increased funding for adaptation efforts.
COP29 is scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.
Discussions centered on advancing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), with particular emphasis on overcoming financial barriers faced by developing nations. Participants stressed the critical importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing these challenges and strengthening global adaptation measures.
The dialogue underscored the need for enhanced international collaboration and increased financial support for vulnerable regions, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It was highlighted that dismantling barriers and implementing innovative solutions is essential for ensuring these regions receive the necessary support for their adaptation strategies.
COP29 President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev, speaking at the event, called for an urgent increase in adaptation finance and urged nations to demonstrate solidarity in addressing climate challenges.
In closing remarks, COP29 Lead Negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev emphasized the significance of global cooperation and transformative actions to protect countries vulnerable to climate change. He asserted that COP29 will play a crucial role in reinforcing global climate adaptation efforts for a sustainable future.
COP29 is scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.
Discussions centered on advancing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), with particular emphasis on overcoming financial barriers faced by developing nations. Participants stressed the critical importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing these challenges and strengthening global adaptation measures.
The dialogue underscored the need for enhanced international collaboration and increased financial support for vulnerable regions, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). It was highlighted that dismantling barriers and implementing innovative solutions is essential for ensuring these regions receive the necessary support for their adaptation strategies.
COP29 President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev, speaking at the event, called for an urgent increase in adaptation finance and urged nations to demonstrate solidarity in addressing climate challenges.
In closing remarks, COP29 Lead Negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev emphasized the significance of global cooperation and transformative actions to protect countries vulnerable to climate change. He asserted that COP29 will play a crucial role in reinforcing global climate adaptation efforts for a sustainable future.