11-15/11 In the context of the 29th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP29) which is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, a Climate Action Conference was held (12-13/ 12) in which the EU was represented by the European Union. the president of the European Council, Charles Michel. According to the Conclusions of the Council adopted last October, Michel claimed a new ambitious calculated common goal, affirming the shared responsibility for the climate crisis and insisting that the donor base had to be expanded. During the rest of the meetings planned within the framework of COP29, the EU will also be represented by Wopke Hoekstra, European Commissioner for Climate Action, and the Hungarian Presidency of the Council. Among other things, it is expected that the COP29 negotiating parties will progress in: (i) the agreement on a new general financing objective for the fight against climate change for the period 2025-2035; (ii) the full operation of the carbon credit allocation mechanisms; (iii) climate change in terms of increased funding and (iv) implementing adaptation measures and enabling ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs) planned for 2025. More information
2024-11-18 16:17:00
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What are the key outcomes expected from the 29th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP29) regarding global climate agreements?
1. Can you tell us about the significance of the 29th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP29) and the Climate Action Conference that was held during this event?
2. The European Union is playing a leading role in the conference, with President Charles Michel setting an ambitious common goal. Can you share more about this goal and the EU’s overall approach to tackling the climate crisis?
3. What challenges does the EU face in achieving its climate targets, and how do you think these can be addressed?
4. The conference is expected to discuss several key topics related to climate change, including financing, carbon credit allocation mechanisms, and adaptation measures. Could you provide more details on these issues and their potential impact on global efforts to mitigate climate change?
5. How important is the role of international cooperation and collaboration in addressing the climate crisis, and what progress has been made in this regard at COP29?
