November 2024
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will convene from 11 to 22 November 2024. It will take place at The Baku Stadium located in the Capital City of Azerbaijan.
See below summary of COP29 activity from the Alliance and Members; Colorado University Boulder (CU Boulder), University of Oxford, University of Exeter, University of Cape Town, University of Reading, University of Zurich, Monash University, University of Melbourne, National University of Singapore (NUS) and the University of Leeds.
The Alliance is working to support and progress action in several global policy areas.
International Universities Climate Alliance (IUCA) COP29 Engagement
Saturday 16 November 2024, 11:30 -13:00 (Baku, AZT)
Climate-Proofing Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Blue Zone Session: High-level multi-stakeholder round-table on SMEs as a driver of a just transition and a resilient green economy
Hosted by the UNFCCC, Global Climate Action Programme Marrakech Partnership & High-Level Champions Event
Monday 18 November 2024, 10.30 - 12.30 (AZT)
Session: Higher Education Climate Network of Networks (NoN) Roundtable
This event brings together network representatives from the global higher education community to identify priorities for the year ahead, and discuss opportunities to champion our work as non-state-actors through the UNFCCC Marrakech Partnership and Global Climate Action Agenda.
Hosted by ADA University
Monday 18 November 2024, 10.00 - 10.45 (AZT) (Live Stream Available)
Session: UN-Water Analytical Brief on Water for Climate Mitigation
This session aims to disseminate key findings from the brief, discuss practical strategies for integrating water into climate policies, and foster collaboration among policymakers, experts, and stakeholders in support of achieving climate change mitigation goals.
The IUCA has supported the UN-Expert Group on Water & Climate Change to prepare this UN-Analytical Brief on 'Water for Climate Mitigation'. The brief draws extensively on the IUCA study undertaken in collaboration with the UN-Water Expert Group on Water and Climate Change, on the water requirements of climate mitigation measures.
Hosted by Water for Climate Pavilion
Access Brief: UN-Water Analytical Brief on Water for Climate Mitigation
Member activity at COP29 (UN Side Events)
Tuesday 12 November 2024
SIDE EVENT 7: University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder)
New Forest Economies: Subnational Government Strategies, REDD+, & Local Engagement
Thursday 14 November 2024
SIDE EVENT 1 : University of Oxford
Building trust and scaling action through the international standards system for a just transition
SIDE EVENT 5: University of Exeter
Action with impact: Critical enablers for fulfilling national commitments
SIDE EVENT 1: University of Reading
Shared Risks, Shared Solutions: Addressing Transboundary Climate Risks Via Shared Adaptation Actions
SIDE EVENT 4: University of Cape Town (UCT) & partners
Governance. legal and finance innovations in just and equitable transitions
Friday 15 November 2024
SIDE EVENT 7: University of Melbourne and partners
Youth Voices for Climate Action
Saturday 16 November 2024
CLIMATE, PEACE AND TRANSBOUNDARY RESILIENCE PAVILION: Walker Institute (University of Reading) & partners
Advancing cooperation to address transboundary climate risks: experiences of joint adaptation planning and shared action
Tuesday 19 November 2024
SIDE EVENT 2: University of Zurich & partners (11.30 - 13.00)
Towards the implementation of Article 6.4 activities
SIDE EVENT 3: Monash University & partners (13.15-14.45)
Youth Capacity-Building at COP29: Mobilizing Intergenerational Partnerships through Higher Education
SIDE EVENT 6: National University of Singapore (NUS) (13.15 - 14.45)
Equitable climate action: Laws, policies and finance for an inclusive and accountable transition
Thursday 21 November 2024
SIDE EVENT 5: University of Leeds & partners (16.15 - 18.15)
International Climate Research Driving Strengthened NAPs and NDCs
Other Useful Links:
COP29 Insights for Policymakers - '10 New Insights in Climate Science'
The 2024 ‘10 New Insights in Climate Science’ report is now available. This succinct synthesis of climate research from 80+ top scientists delivers the 10 must-know insights for policymakers attending COP29.
Please also refer to the following main sources for COP29 information, which are continuously updated as information becomes available.
- UNFCCC
- COP29 Presidency website
- Information for COP 29 Participants (A to Z)
- COP29 Session Page
- COP29 Handbook (available in 6 languages)
