The programme of events for the participation of Heads of State and Government (HoS/G) on 12 and 13 November included the delivery of national statements, high-level round tables, high-level special events hosted by the COP 29 Presidency and high-level Party Events organized by other World Leaders.
High-Level Round Tables
Three (3) high-level round tables was held during the Summit as follows:
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
- 14:00 – 15:30: High-Level Roundtable on Energy: Advancing Climate Mitigation Action
- 16:00 – 17:00: High-Level Roundtable on Enabling Climate Finance: The Make-or-Break Moment for Sustainable Future
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
- 14.15 – 15.45: High-Level Roundtable on Turning Ambition into Action: Scaling up Adaptation Finance for Achieving the Global Goal on Adaptation
Round tables were opened to all Heads of State and Government (HoS/G), with participation in a 1+1 format (one principal and one accompanying person).
Access to heads of United Nations and related organizations and specialized agencies, heads of inter-governmental organizations admitted as observers by the Conference of the Parties and invited guests was by invitation of the hosts. Invitees were contacted directly by the organizer and were provided with tickets to access the events. Tickets were distributed at the Distribution Desk located in the Services Hub in Zone C at the Conference venue.
Detailed descriptions of each of the three (3) round tables are included in concept notes.
HoS/G were kindly requested to indicate their interest to the round tables in which they would like to participate. The Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan ensured participation in at least one of the three (3) round tables according to availability, on a first-come, first-served basis.
HoS/G also needed to indicate their intention to deliver a statement during the round tables in line with the guiding questions presented in the concept note for the respective round tables. Statements were not to exceed two (2) minutes to enable inclusive deliberations on a first-come, first-served basis. The requested information were to be sent to cophlpe@unfccc.int by the indicated deadline of Monday, 4 November 2024.
A follow-up communication was sent by the host organizer to all HoS/G, indicating the round tables in which they had been selected to participate.
High-Level Special Events
High-level Special Events were also held during the Summit as follows:
High-Level Special events were opened to all HoS/G and their entourage, according to room capacity. These events were organized or hosted by and with the participation of the COP29 Presidency. Heads of State and Government and their entourage were kindly requested to express their interest in participating in special events by contacting the designated focal points indicated above for each respective event by the deadline of Monday, 4 November 2024.
Access to heads of United Nations and related organizations and specialized agencies, heads of inter-governmental organizations admitted as observers by the Conference of the Parties and invited guests was by invitation of the hosts. Invitees were contacted directly by the organizer and were provided with tickets to access the events. Tickets were distributed at the Distribution Desk located in the Services Hub in Zone C at the Conference venue.
Detailed descriptions of each of the special events was published on the website of the COP29 Presidency.
