UNFCCC

COP29 In Baku: Here Is What Is On The Agenda?

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the annual U.N. climate summit, has begun in Baku, Azerbaijan. COP29 is the final COP before the February 2025 deadline for updating nationally determined contributions (NDCs), with a major focus on...

COP29 Climate Summit Begins: What Role Will US Play Under Trump?

The annual COP29 United Nations summit has commenced, bringing together delegates from nearly 200 countries to address the escalating threat of climate change. As they gather, a new uncertainty looms over the United States' climate commitments following Donald Trump's recent presidential election victory. Will US again withdraw from the Paris...

COP Troika Calls For Updated Climate Plans To Meet 1.5°C Goal

The COP Presidencies Troika, consisting of the UAE, Azerbaijan, and Brazil, have invited early movers to present enhanced and ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs) aligned with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. These contributions are expected to be announced at the United Nations General Assembly in September. In March, the COP...