"In the past few years, we’ve taken some historic steps forward. We cannot leave Baku without a substantial outcome... Show determination and ingenuity here at COP29. Now it is the time to show that global cooperation is not down for the count. So I urge you all, let us rise together."

~ Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary

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COP29 Opening: Facilitating Consultation and Negotiations

Global cooperation – with governments delivering on the UN Paris Agreement – is the only way to avert climate catastrophe, strengthen resilience, and spread the vast benefits of climate action. UN Climate Change works to facilitate global negotiations by providing a platform for countries to collaborate, share perspectives, and reach consensus on ambitious actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.

Building High-Level Momentum

High-level commitment is crucial for effective climate action, and UN Climate Change works to foster this by engaging governments, businesses, and global leaders toward ambitious, coordinated efforts to combat climate change.

Finding Climate Solutions

While the central focus of all UN climate COPs are the formal negotiations, the COP also serves as a space for people to share ideas and contribute towards finding climate solutions. Through side events, meetings spaces, and informal activities, critical work takes place at COP to build momentum for informed and inspired climate action globally.

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