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CIFAL Istanbul - COP29 UN Climate Change Conference in Azerbaijan: "The Role of Higher Education in Adressing Climate Change: Leadership, Innovation, and Impact"

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Deadline
Type
Public Lecture
Location
Baku, Azerbaijan
Date
Duration
4 Hours
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
cisil.sohodol@eas.bau.edu.tr
Partnership
CIFAL Istanbul
UNITAR
Bahçeşehir University
CIFAL City of London

Background

COP29, which took place in November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, was a pivotal event in addressing the global climate crisis. The summit focused on the urgent need for enhanced climate action, aiming to keep global warming below 1.5°C in line with the Paris Agreement. Key topics included strengthening Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), promoting the phase-out of fossil fuels, and scaling up renewable energy efforts. Notably, the conference advanced the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, which provides support to the most vulnerable nations, particularly Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). COP29 also featured the launch of the Climate Finance Action Fund, a critical initiative seeking contributions from fossil fuel-producing nations to fund climate projects globally

Content and Structure

The Role of Higher Education in Adressing Climate Change: Leadership, Innovation, and Impact hosted panelist talking on impact of university's on SDGs.

Methodology

This event started with opening speeches followed up with presentations of panelists. 

Targeted Audience

Academics, Students, Government Officials