As COP29 gathers the world in Baku for decisive climate action, Climate Bonds Initiative will once again be at the forefront, engaging in critical discussions and events. Our team is set to contribute to impactful dialogues on sustainable finance, green bonds, and resilience investments throughout the 29th Conference of the Parties.
This year, COP29 will center on how finance can bridge the gaps in climate adaptation, resilience, and green infrastructure, especially across emerging markets and developing economies. With mounting climate challenges and an urgent need to align financial flows with global targets, Climate Bonds’ participation will focus on advancing the essential frameworks and investments needed to support a just transition. If you’re planning to attend, we invite you to connect with our team and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The Methane Crisis
Location: Special Event Room - Mugham, Area A
Join us for a dedicated side event at COP29, “The Methane Crisis: Where Are We Now and What Do We Need to Accelerate Mitigation?” This session, jointly hosted with the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), German NGO Forum on Environment and Development, and The Changing Markets Foundation, will take place on Monday, November 18th, from 13:15 to 14:45 (Azerbaijan Standard Time).
This session aims to shed light on both immediate actions and structural changes needed to address the methane crisis across regions and sectors. We invite you to join us for this special event to explore pathways for impactful, equitable, and accountable methane reduction.
The Role of Insurance in Unlocking Capital
November 14, 16:00 | Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action - Implementation Lab - 'Role of Insurance in Unlocking Capital'
Location: Special Event Room - Mugham, Area B
(Our team at the event: Lily Burge, Fabio Passaro)
Organized by Insurance Development Forum (IDF), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Howden, Ambition Loop, CPI, Climate Bonds Initiative, RMI & Imperial College London, this lab will discuss and explore a plan for delivery of an Enabling Insurance Breakthrough (EIB) to mobilize insurance, industry and finance in order to catalyse a paradigm shift needed to derisk and help accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Climate Solutions.
Hard-to-abate sector’s transition
November 15, 10:30 | 'The need for innovative financial instruments, policies, and technologies for the hard-to-abate sectors' transition'
Location: Digital Innovation Pavillion, Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Fabio Passaro, Lily Burge)
Taxonmania Continues
November 20, 12:30 | 'Taxomania continues: why everyone wants a green taxonomy and how to achieve interoperability'
Location: Digital Innovation Pavillion, Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Mikhail Korostikov and Sean Kidney)
Climate Bonds Initiative is pleased to partner with Climate Action for the Sustainable Innovation Forum 2024, returning for its 16th annual edition as an Affiliated COP29 Event on the 13-14 November.
Taking place within the Climate Action Innovation Zone at the Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard, this event will bring together global sustainability leaders across sectors, including business, government, cities, finance, and civil society. The Forum will promote transformative innovation and tangible climate action, helping us go further, faster, together. With multiple networking opportunities, it offers an ideal platform to connect with climate leaders, pioneers, and practitioners at COP29.
To explore partnering, speaking, or hosting your own event, contact Partnerships Lead, Harry Clarke directly at hclarke@climateaction.org
Our team will be participating in a series of events throughout COP29 (all times in Azerbaijan Standard Time), covering topics from adaptation finance and green taxonomies to sustainable finance solutions for developing economies:
November 12, 14:00 | IFAD - 'Deploying Innovative Financing Instruments for Resilient Food Systems'
Location: NDC Partnership Pavilion, Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
November 12, 15:00 | MSCI x UNFCCC: 'Unlocking the Capital Spectrum – Decarbonization Finance for Developing Economies'
Location: Room Mugham – Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
*Co-hosted with the UNFCCC
November 12, 12:00 | The official launch of the Transition Element Framework
Location: Swedish Pavilion
(Our team at the event: Lily Burge)
November 13, 14:00 | ADB side event: Roundtable on transition finance for FIs
Location: Wyndham Garden Baku Hotel, Khan Chinar Room
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
*Closed-door event, invitation only
*Jointly organised by ADB’s Private Sector Division, and Mitsubishi UFJ AM
November 13, 16:00 | MSCI x BCG Event: 'What's Next for Climate Finance' - 'Financing a low-carbon future: The role of investors in a just transition'
Location: Bonn Room, Baku Marriott Boulevard
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
November 13, 19:30 | GARI - 8th Annual Private Sector Climate Resilience and Adaptation Reception
Location: Paris Room, Baku Marriott Boulevard
(Our team at the event: Lily Burge)