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)
November 14, 09:30 | AIFC Kazakstan Green Finance Centre Side event, 'Prospects for developing blended climate finance mechanisms'
Location: Kazakhstan Pavilion F4 Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
November 14, 10:00 | 'Green Islamic Finance' seminar
Location: Green Zone
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
*Hosted by Azerbaijan Public Union for Studying Economic Resources
November 14, 11:30 | World Trade Organisation - 'Decarbonising industry through trade: mapping higher ambition for steel’
Location: WTO Pavilion
(Our team at the event: Fabio Passaro)
November 14, 14:00 | IFC / Azerbaijan Central Bank - 'Advancing Sustainable Finance across the Globe: Roadmap towards Interoperability and Comparability of Sustainable Finance Taxonomies'
Location: Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney and Lily Burge)
*Organised by: COP 29 Presidency and Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
November 14, 16:00 | We Don't Have Time – 'Climate bonds supporting cities in the energy transition'
Location: Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
November 14, 17:30 | New Development Bank - 'Risk-Sharing Instruments of MDBs to Support Private Capital Mobilisation in Emerging Markets and Developing Countries'
Location: Joint MDB Pavilion Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
November 14, 18:00 | BCG Financing the 'Just' in Just Transition
Location: House Museum of Nobel Brothers in Baku Villa Petrolea
(Our team at the event: Lily Burge, Fabio Passaro)
November 15, 09:30 (AZT) | GMH ‘Carrots and Sticks: Developing partnerships to capitalise on the EU Methane Regulation’
Location: GMH Pavilion
(Our team at the event: Fabio Passaro)
November 15, 10:05 (AZT) | CASI Sustainability Forum for COP29
Location: UNEC Third Campus in Baku
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
*Co-hosted by the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI), the Institute of Finance and Sustainability (IFS) and Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), with support from the Azerbaijan COP29 Presidency and the COP29 High-level Champion for Climate Action
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)
November 15, 12:15 | Taiwan Climate Partnership (TCP) – Green Finance Empowering a Low-Carbon New Era'
Location: Virtual
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
November 15, 13:15 | Global Environment Facility (GEF) - Winners and Progress of the Challenge Program for Adaptation Innovation
Location: Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Lily Burge and Fabio Passaro)
November 15, 14:00 | Unlocking New Climate Finance Instruments: Opportunities and Potential in Africa
Location: African Pavillion
(Our team at the event: Lily Burge)
*Organised by African Union and GGGI
November 15, 15:20 | UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative - 'Green Bonds as a new product initiative in Azerbaijan’s Capital Markets'
Location: Baku Stock Exchange
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
November 15, 19:30 | Networking Event of the German government International Climate Initiative (IKI) at COP29
Location: Wyndham Garden Baku
(Our team at the event: Lily Burge and Fabio Passaro)
November 16, 09:00 | Bridging the Gap: Aligning Transition Planning and Investment Platforms in the Global South
Location: Radisson Blu Baku
(Our team at the event: Lily Burge and Fabio Passaro)
November 16, 09:30 | Global Green Growth Institute - 'How Thematic Bonds are Helping Close the NDC and SDG Financing Gap'
Location: BENELUX-EIB pavilion, Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
November 17, 16:15 | World Climate Summit - 'Accelerating Green Finance - The Climate Investment Roadmap to 2030'
Location: Baku Convention Center
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney, Lily Burge, Fabio Passaro)
November 18, 11:00 | Climate Investment Fund (CIF) - Innovation in Climate Finance - Work on Climate Bonds including the Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy (CBRT)
Location: Madagascar Pavilion
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney)
*Hosted by the Government of Madagascar
November 18, 13:15 | Climate Bonds side event The Methane Crisis: Where are we now and what do we need to accelerate mitigation?
Location: Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Sean Kidney, Ana Diaz)
*Jointly hosted with Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), German NGO Forum on Environment and Development & The Changing Markets Foundation
November 19, 17:15 | Transitions of the food system for decreasing global methane emissions
Location: Spain Pavilion, Blue Zone
(Our team at the event: Reyes Tirado)
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)
Look for Climate Bonds speakers and experts at these highlighted sessions, where they will share insights on advancing green transitions and mobilising capital for climate resilience initiatives.
'Till next time,
Climate Bonds.
