"COP29 is now down to the wire.

I sense an appetite for agreement. Areas of convergence are coming into focus. But differences remain. We need a major push to get discussions over the finishing line… To deliver an ambitious and balanced package on all pending issues, with a new finance goal at its heart. Failure is not an option."

~ António Guterres, UN Secretary-General

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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.

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 platform for countries to collaborate, share perspectives, and reach consensus on ambitious actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to 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.

Behind the Scenes of UN Climate Change

The behind-the-scenes work of UN Climate Change is essential for building climate momentum. With a focus on inclusivity and transparency in the process, the staff of UN Climate Change work to ensure extensive coordination among various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and private sectors, so that diverse voices and perspectives are integrated into the climate process. UN Climate Change also works to build trust among countries, which is crucial for achieving meaningful outcomes that transform ambitious climate goals into actionable strategies that can effectively address the pressing challenges of climate change.