Strategic Briefing to Heads of Delegations on Trends in the Budget Evolution
The Deputy Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, Ms. Noura Hamladji, is pleased to invite Heads of Delegations to an informal strategic briefing on trends in the evolution of the UNFCCC budget, which will take place today Tuesday, 19 November 2024 in Meeting Room 22 from 13.00 to 15.00 hrs.
This briefing responds to Parties' request for early and enhanced engagement in the budget preparation process and provides an opportunity for an open exchange of views on the trends and priorities guiding the secretariat's work.
The secretariat strongly encourages your participation in this important discussion.
#Together4Transparency exhibit
In the closing days of COP 29, the UNFCCC is hosting the inaugural #Together4Transparency exhibit, which will take place today Tuesday, 19 November 2024 in Exhibit number 6 (Area B), on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 and on Thursday, 21 November 2024 in Exhibit number 33 (Area B), from 11.00 to 18.30 hrs. each day.
The exhibit provides a space for UNFCCC and partners to augment the rich #Together4Transparency programme we have seen so far. Drop in for support on the ETF reporting tools, general information on the ETF and transparency in general.
Call for inputs: climate action announcements made at COP 29
The UNFCCC secretariat is tracking climate action announcements made at the twenty-ninth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29), including the launch of:
- Climate initiatives;
- Pledges and declarations;
- Publications and reports;
- Any other climate action announcements.
This information will be used to inform the Global Climate Action Portal (GCAP), formally known as Non-State Actor Zone for Climate Action (NAZCA), particularly its COP 29 event page. Further information can be found here.
Please find the online form to submit your inputs here.
Invitation to attend COP 29-Led Events in the Green Zone
The COP 29 Green Zone Programming Team is pleased to invite all conference participants to join them in the Green Zone during COP 29 for a series of impactful events that address the most pressing climate and sustainability issues of our time. This thoughtfully curated agenda brings together world leaders, experts, and advocates to discuss pathways to a sustainable, resilient future.
Each day’s session will provide unique insights into critical areas of sustainability, from finance and energy to food systems and biodiversity. Together with the conference participants, they will explore actionable strategies to address climate challenges, foster global cooperation, and create a meaningful legacy for COP 29 in Azerbaijan.
Further information on the COP 29-Led Events and the COP 29-Led Events agenda can be found here.
Survey on the quality of conference services at COP 29
The UNFCCC secretariat, in collaboration with the Government of Azerbaijan as host country, is committed to providing high-quality conference services that fulfil the demands and requirements of UNFCCC sessions. To help determine the extent to which the secretariat is able to respond to participant needs and to further improve the quality of our conference services, we have launched a survey on operational aspects of COP 29.
The online survey is available through this link or the QR code below:
Credit: UN Climate Change
The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will be available online until 13 December 2024.
The secretariat thanks you for your assistance in this endeavor and looks forward to your feedback.
Audio-visual recordings
Please note that making any kind of audio-visual recordings during open or closed official meetings is not permitted to conference participants.
Open plenary meetings and press briefings have public webcast (live and on-demand) which are available on the COP 29 schedule page.
Submission of credentials
Parties are encouraged to submit their duly signed original credentials by Wednesday, 20 November 2024 by noon (12.00 hrs.) at the latest. Credentials received after this date will not be included in the report on credentials for COP 29.
Parties are reminded that the credentials of representatives of Parties, as well as the names of alternate representatives and advisers, shall be submitted to the secretariat no later than 24 hours after the opening of COP 29/CMP 19/CMA 6. Parties are reminded that in accordance with decisions 17/CP.9, 36/CMP.1 and 2/CMA.1, only one set of credentials is necessary to cover the participation of Parties in COP 29, CMP 19 and CMA 6. Duly signed original credentials, should be deposited during COP 29, CMP 19 and CMA 6 at the Information Counter located in the Service Hub Area C in the conference venue. To ensure proper handling and delivery to the repository, no other office or authority of the secretariat or the host country has been designated to receive credentials.
The Green Zone
Please consult the COP 29 Presidency website for any information on the Green Zone.
On behalf of the Presidency, please be informed that accredited COP 29 participants do not require to purchase any tickets to enter the Green Zone, as their badge suffices. We are pleased to inform you that a 10% price reduction (compared to last week) has been implemented at all food and beverage outlets within the Green Zone.
Welcome Pack for COP 29
All conference participants are invited to retrieve their “COP 29 water bottle" at the Distribution Counter in the Service Hub Area C. The Distribution Counter is open from Monday, 11 to Friday, 22 November 2024 from 08.00 hrs. to 18.00 hrs. (except Sunday, 17 November – when the conference premises are closed).
Zero tolerance towards harassment
Please be reminded that all COP 29 participants are expected to follow the Code of Conduct.
The UN Climate Change secretariat and the COP 29 organizers will apply a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment, including sexual harassment, and will deal with such complaints promptly.
We encourage reporting of any incident either directly to any badged UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) officer or by calling the United Nations Security Control Centre, which is open 24 hours a day at +994 102 569 409. You may also report an incident to SpeakUp@unfccc.int at any time.
Click here for further information on the Code of Conduct for UNFCCC conferences, meetings and events, which is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish.
The Government of Azerbaijan has also published its Code of Conduct for the Green Zone, available here.
