Background

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) concluded on 24 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking several landmark decisions to advance global climate action. With significant updates expected on the different processes under the Paris Agreement, such as the extension of the enhanced Lima Work Programme and the adoption of the Baku Workplan of the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP), it is essential to translate these outcomes into actionable insights for regions like the Asia-Pacific, which faces unique vulnerabilities and opportunities in addressing climate change.

The Asia-Pacific region, home to 70.5 percent of the world’s 476.6 million Indigenous Peoples, diverse developing economies, small island developing states (SIDS), and countries with high emissions, is crucial in driving global climate action. A post-COP29 webinar series will provide regional stakeholders with an inclusive platform to unpack key decisions' outlooks, discuss regional priorities, and strategize implementation pathways.

The webinar is presented by the UNFCCC secretariat and its UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Center for Asia and the Pacific (RCC AP), in partnership with UN Women, Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP), and the Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).

Objectives

The webinar aims to:

• Highlight COP 29 outcomes on the gender work programme, and Baku Workplan of the LCIPP, including region-specific opportunities and challenges.
• Foster discussions among regional stakeholders, including regional Indigenous Peoples Organizations, to address shared priorities and solutions.
• Build capacity for implementing COP 29 decisions, particularly for climate-vulnerable nations and communities with rich experiences and diverse cultures and knowledge systems.
• Strengthen regional collaboration and partnerships for enhanced climate action post-COP 29.

Target Audience

• Government representatives and policymakers from Asia-Pacific;
• UNCTs;
• Regional centres and organizations;
• Civil society and grassroots organizations;
• Private sector and businesses;
• Youth, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and academic institutions.