Climate Analytics at COP29

11 Nov 2024 - 22 Nov 2024
09:00 - 17:00
Baku, Azerbaijan

COP29, the UN climate change conference, takes place in Baku this year. Come find us at events covering a range of our work, from NDC ambition, to the potential and pitfalls of different carbon dioxide removal methods, to how international collaboration could reduce both emissions and costs.

All event times are in local time in Baku (UTC+4)

Wednesday 13 November

Location: Green Zone
Date: 13 November
Time: 12:00-13:00

The event will focus on the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations, such as low-income communities, indigenous groups, women, and youth.

The discussion will address how global and national climate actions can better integrate justice and equity principles to ensure that those most affected by climate change are prioritised. The event will also explore gender-sensitive approaches and youth-led climate justice solutions.

Speakers include Rueanna Haynes.

Location: Blue Zone, Room MR23
Date: 13 November
Time: 12:30-14:00

Nepal is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change, despite its minimal contributions to global greenhouse gas emissions. Nepal’s mountain regions face an acute climate crisis, with species on the brink of extinction and people increasingly forced to migrate. The cascading effects of climate change on mountain ecosystems are severe, and the impacts of extreme weather events extend far downstream, affecting marine ecosystems as well.

This event aims to raise global awareness of the loss and damage caused by climate change in mountainous regions. Nepal seeks to build connections between mountain and marine ecosystems, fostering a unified voice among mountain and coastal communities. Nepal strongly believes that a unified approach is essential to address loss and damage in the mountain ecosystems, in solidarity with coastal regions.

Speakers include Bill Hare.

Thursday 14 November

Location: Blue Zone, UNIDO Pavilion
Date: 14 November
Time: 09:30-10:00

The objectives of this meeting are:

  1. Reaffirming Support: Reaffirm GEF, UNIDO, CA and IIED’s commitment to supporting LDCs in adaptation, resilience, and access to climate finance through its support to the LDC Group on Climate Change.
  2. Partnerships: strengthen collaboration between LDC countries, GEF, UNIDO, CA and IIED to support climate adaptation action and resilience efforts.
  3. Issuance of Joint Statement: UNIDO and the LDC Group will issue a joint statement on their shared commitment to supporting LDCs.

Speakers: The event will be honoured by the participation of the Managing Director of UNIDO, the LDC Chair on Climate Change, the GEF Lead Environmental Specialist, and other distinguished guests, including Bill Hare.

Location: SIDE EVENT 3
Date: 14 November
Time: 16:45-18:15

The COP28 Global Stocktake affirmed the need to transition away from fossil fuels. This event will show through storytelling and expert discussion how to operationalise commitments to transition away from fossil fuel exploration and production in a just and orderly manner via third generation NDCs. 

The event is cohosted with IISD, NewClimate Institute, IHRB and Environmental Defence Canada. Speakers include Neil Grant.

Location: Energy Foundation China Pavilion (Four Seasons Hotel, 1 Neftchilar Avenue, Baku, 1095 Azerbaijan)
Date: 15 November
Time: 09:30-11:30

Join members of the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED), special advisors, and global energy and climate experts to explore solutions to bridge the implementation gap. This event will focus on accelerating the energy transition, balancing economic and security priorities, and addressing policy challenges to meet our climate goals.

Moderator: Zou Ji, CCICED Special Advisor; International Co-Lead of CCICED Climate Special Policy Study; CEO and President, Energy Foundation China

Speakers include Michiel Schaeffer, Lead Science Advisor and Co-Founder of Climate Analytics.

Location: German Pavilion
Date: 15 November
Time: 10:15-11:45

This event addresses the unique energy challenges faced by remote regions and island states, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS), which often rely heavily on imported fossil fuels. Due to their geographic isolation and limited infrastructure, these areas experience high energy costs and vulnerability to energy market fluctuations and climate change impacts. The event focuses on strategies for transitioning to renewable energy sources and building secure, resilient energy systems. Key topics will include the integration of decentralised solutions, energy storage, smart grids, and policies to promote energy independence. Experts from government, private sector, and development partners will discuss innovative approaches for achieving sustainable, self-sufficient energy infrastructure and resilience against climate impacts.

Moderation

  • Katie Gallus

Technical inputs

  • Gurbuz Gonul, Director, Country Engagement and Partnerships (CEP), IRENA
  • Alexander Huppertz, Head of Steering and Mobilisation, GET.invest

Panellists

  • Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary, BMZ
  • Lisa Cummins, Minister of Energy and Business, Barbados (tbc)
  • Bill Hare, CEO, Climate Analytics
  • Olamide Niyi-Afuye, CEO, African Mini-Grid Developers Association
  • Barani Aung, Managing Director, Techno-Hill Engineering Co (tbc)

Location: Singapore Pavilion
Date: 15 November
Time: 16:45-17:45

As part of Energy and Decarbonisation Day at COP29, our experts will present the Global Mitigation Potential Atlas, a web tool that let’s visitors explore potential cost and emissions savings won through international collaboration. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on opportunities for international collaboration on climate mitigation.

Keynote

  • Jim Skea, IPCC Chair

Speakers:

  • Dr Michiel Schaeffer, Lead Science Advisor, Climate Analytics
  • Dr Aniq Ahsan, Modelling Expert, A*STAR
  • James Grabert, Director, Mitigation Division, UNFCCC Secretariat (tbc)
  • Amanda McKee, Director for Knowledge and Learning, NDC Partnership
  • Dirk Forester, CEO, IETA
  • Benedict Chia, Director-General, Climate Change, National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), Singapore

This event is hosted by Singapore and the IPCC

Saturday 16 November

Location: German Pavilion
Date: 16 November
Time: 19:00-21:00

Join leading experts for a series of talks on:

  • Sector- and system-specific benchmarks to align NDCs with 1.5°C
  • Methodologies, indicators, and metrics for assessing adaptation progress
  • Development of a fair finance goal
  • Inclusive approaches to enabling effective climate action

Following the presentations, breakout groups will explore these topics in more detail. The evening will conclude with informal networking over finger food and drinks.

This event is hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Speakers include Neil Grant.

Location: CARICOM Pavillion
Date: 18 November 
Time: 16:00-17:00

After more than 30 years, the critical issue of addressing climate change-induced Loss and Damage in small island developing states is receiving the attention it warrants. We will host an interactive dialogue between the audience and a panel of Caribbean experts on strategically enhancing the regional response to Loss and Damage and creating Caribbean-led solutions to debt sustainability.

This will be a congenial, fireside chat-style dialogue. Panelists will have the opportunity to give their expert insights and have an open discussion with the moderator and will respond to questions and reflections from the audience.

Speakers include Sasha Jattansigh.

Tuesday 19 November

Location: ICCI Cryosphere pavilion
Date: 19 November
Time: 13:00-14:00

Findings from the PROVIDE research project indicate that achieving Paris Agreement goals can limit the threat of irreversible tipping points in the Earth system. This event will consider the reversible and irreversible impacts of climate overshoot on permafrost, peatlands, glaciers, and sea ice.

Moderator:

  • Pam Pearson, ICCI

Speakers:

This event is hosted by the PROVIDE consortium.

Wednesday 20 November

Location: ICCI Cryosphere pavilion
Date: 20 November
Time: 18:00-19:00

In addition to drastic emissions reductions, some level of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is required to achieve net zero greenhouse emissions and potentially long-term temperature decline. Emerging research highlights the need for such a warming reversal to limit cryosphere risks for centuries to come. However, CDR strategies come with varying degrees of side-effects affecting multiple sectors. This panel discussion will highlight the various CDR methods and explore their potential and drawbacks. It will also establish the need for a preventive CDR capacity.

Moderator:

  • Pam Pearson, ICCI

Speakers:

This event is organised by PROVIDE with input from the RESCUE consortium.

Thursday 21 November

Location: Blue Zone, 6th Capacity-building Hub 
Date: 21 November
Time: 17:15-18:15

This session offers a marketplace to explore available financial tools and methodologies in climate finance. Fran Fuller and Benjamin Komna Djabare will showcase how our implementation team uses our science tools, including the Climate Impact Explorer and the Climate Risk Dashboard, to support climate vulnerable countries in developing proposals to access climate finance.

More info here.

Friday 22 November

Location: NDC Partnership Pavilion
Date: 22 November
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm

Accessing finance for effective implementation of NDCs and LT-LEDS is crucial for achieving the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement, building resilience, and fostering sustainable development. However, ensuring the bankability and effective execution of these strategies remains a persistent challenge for developing countries leading to a growing implementation gap.

This event, organised by Climate Analytics, will share key insights and lessons from the last round of NDC submissions, focusing on how to design and implement bankable NDCs 3.0. With developing countries facing persistent challenges in ensuring the financial viability of NDCs and LT-LEDS, the event will explore practical strategies for closing implementation gaps. Drawing on Climate Analytics’ analysis of LT-LEDS in Africa and support provided to SIDS and LDCs since the submission of iNDCs, the session will present findings on common barriers, and actionable steps for successful implementation, including the role of Climate Finance Units.

Speakers include: Frances Fuller and Benjamin Komna Djabare.