The UNFCCC 29th Conference of the Parties will be held from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Focused on advancing the goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement, the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29), will discuss the efforts to limit global warming, adapt to the impacts of climate change, and mobilize financing for these activities.

CGIAR Climate Impact Platform is strategically coordinating CGIAR's participation at COP29, ensuring our science and insights shape climate discussions on a global scale. Through five dedicated workstreams-Country Engagement, Evidence, Coalitions and Negotiations, Events and Communications, and Innovative Finance and Resource Mobilization-the platform has streamlined CGIAR's involvement in key COP29 activities and UNFCCC processes.

Here is an overview of key events and knowledge products you can engage with for COP29;

Key Events and Highlights for COP29

Pavillion Events: At the Food & Agriculture Pavilion, CGIAR and FAO will create a platform for collaborative dialogue, knowledge sharing, and decision-making on the unique role of agriculture and food systems in the fight against climate change.

A total of 44 events will be hosted at the Pavilion, with 28 being CGIAR-led and 16 partner-led events. These will include sharing efforts to drive adaptation and reduce emissions across food, land, and water systems to ensure food, nutrition, and water security for the most affected small-scale producers and food-insecure communities through targeted adaptation strategies. The UNFCCC also approved 8 official side events for CGIAR. CGIAR Climate Impact Platform will lead on one of them.

Explore all CGIAR Pavillion Events here

Explore CGIAR Events Outside the Pavillion

Here are some key events to watch out for;

1. CGIAR will organize a high level Research and Innovation Session on the Official Food and Agriculture Day on 19th Nov with the Azerbaijan COP Presidency and FAO

1. Launch of the 2024 Breakthrough Report -Agriculture

1. Innovative Water Management for Climate Adaptation: Recharge and Reuse Policies in Fragile Contexts

1. A Just Transition in the Agrifood System Aligning with the COP29 Harmoniya Initiative

1. What Next? Advancing the UAE-Belem Work Programme on indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation.

1. Partnering to Create AI-based Public Goods for One Billion+ Smallholders

1. Accelerating Food Systems Transformation: A Collaborative Approach to Deliver on the COP28 Declaration on Agriculture, Food and Climate

Official UNFCCC Events

• Transparent monitoring: Driving accountability and equity by leveraging local data

• Animal health, mitigation and adaptation: Innovative financing for sustainable livestock development

• Responding to Displacement-Related Loss and Damage through Inclusive Data, Finance and Action

• Aquatic foods for climate action: Showcasing solutions to increase ambition

• Just Transition Pathways to achieve Paris Agreement goals in the agri-food sector

• Updating NDCs for more ambitious climate change mitigation and adaptation in rice, soil and livestock

• Put your money where your mouth is: commitments and investments to reach net-zero agriculture

• Think Global, Act Local: Reducing Food Loss and Waste for Climate Change Adaptation for Security in the Global South.

CGIAR Climate Impact Platform led Side Events

• Synergies between UNFCCC GGA Expert Group on Food, Water & Health and Adaptation Methodology Report in the AR7 IPCC cycle 

• Launch of the 2024 Breakthrough Agenda Report: Agriculture

• Just Transition Pathways to Achieve Paris Agreement Goals in the Agri-Food Sector

CGIAR Contributions to the UNFCCC Negotiation Tracks:

CGIAR is prioritizing seven tracks within the UNFCCC process. These include engaging with the COP Presidency, the new collective quantified goal (NCQG) on climate finance, the global goal on adaptation (GGA), enhancing agriculture and food security, promoting gender equality, developing non-market approaches, and addressing loss and damage. We have made 10 submissions to these tracks.

Read about these submissions here.

Knowledge Products to Engage With

CGIAR Issue Brief Series for COP29
In preparation for COP29, we have produced a 9-part issue brief seriesthat offers key insights and recommendations to inform negotiators. These briefs are grounded in CGIAR's extensive climate research and provide guidance on achieving adaptation and mitigation goals in agriculture.

Read up on all the briefs here

Daily Briefs for COP29

During COP29, we will produce daily briefs, to provide timely updates and expert analysis on the ongoing negotiations. These briefs will help ensure that our community of practice and stakeholders remain informed and engaged in the process.

Click here to register for the daily updates.

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