At COP29 in Baku, we hosted 42 events, bringing together heads of state, ministers, senior government officials, technical experts, intergovernmental organizations, support providers, and non-Party stakeholders to advance climate transparency under the #Together4Transparency initiative.

These events encompassed a range of mandated activities, including the Multilateral Assessment, Facilitative Sharing of Views, and SBSTA Report Back sessions. High-level sessions were also organized, focusing on transparency champions and exploring the use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. In addition, a variety of thematic events were held, addressing policy dialogues, capacity building, training, and data platforms.

Official side events focused on tracking progress and forest conservation, providing practical guidance on NDC tracking, as well as discussions on adaptation. Furthermore, we collaborated with external organizations to deliver transparency-related events, thereby fostering innovation and promoting collaboration in global climate action.

Detailed information on all these events can be found in the Transparency Calendar. (To view COP29 events, please use the filters to select the dates from November 11,2024 to November 22, 2024.)

We continued our efforts to expand the community of transparency practitioners and professionals. During the second week of COP29, we hosted our first exhibition platform welcoming delegates from all over the world.
 

• The #Together4Transparency exhibit provided a space to engage with transparency efforts. At this platform, we welcomed delegates seeking information on transparency, support for their Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), the #Together4Transparency initiative, and upcoming COP events.
   
• At the end of our events, we provided attendees with a survey that gathered insights on their experience, event quality, and participation demographics. The results revealed:
  - High satisfaction levels, with 90% of respondents rating the events with 4 and 5 stars
  - Diverse regional participation, with attendees from: African States (41%), Asia-Pacific States (23%), Western European and Other States (18%), Eastern European States (11%), and Latin American and Caribbean States (7%)
  - Broad representation by badge type, with 75% Party delegates and 25% UN Constituencies representatives
  - Gender diversity, with 58% male, 38% female, and 4% preferring not to say
   

Transparency remains at the heart of global climate action, and our recent engagement efforts have sparked meaningful conversations and collaborations with Parties and non-Party actors. Some of the key highlights include:

• A Moment to Celebrate BTR Champions!
  Executive Secretary Simon Stiell highlighted the submissions of the first-ever Biennial Transparency Reports (BTR) on his LinkedIn and X/Twitter profiles. Panama, Germany, Singapore, and the COP29 Presidency also recognized this achievement marking a significant step forward in global climate transparency. Read more about this milestone and its impact in our Newsroom article.
   
• The Transparency Community Keeps Expanding
  Our LinkedIn Group continues to grow, bringing together experts, policymakers, and climate professionals committed to strengthening climate action. With more than 17,000 members, our network serves as a hub for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and transparency activities. Be part of this group and join us today!
   
• Closer Look at Transparency in Action
  The transparency Flickr account published 27 new photo albums showcasing key moments at COP29. With over 10,000 views, these images highlight the engagement on the ground. From BTR Clinics to ministerial events, from AI sessions to selfies with the #Together4Transparency wall.
   
• Transparency Explainers
  Spanish media outlet, Comunidad por el Clima, featured a video explainer emphasized the importance of transparency in global climate action, this explainer is available on YouTube. Additioanlly, UN Climate Change social media video explainer highlighted why transparency is essential for effective climate action.
   
• Collaboration with Media
  At COP29, we organized a media training to support journalists, communicators, and creators in reporting transparency stories. We also launched at COP29 a transparency media distribution list. If you are a journalist and would like to receive climate transparency updates, you are invited to subscribe to the list.

Advancing climate transparency requires universal participation. In 2025, we will continue to strengthen transparency through a diverse set of activities and events. Would you like to join us?

Everyone has a role when it comes to combating climate change. The #Together4Transparency is a collaborative initiative and welcomes the support of various stakeholders to achieve global progress. How do we do this? We work with...

• Countries
  Provide reliable data and reports on progress towards climate commitments, coordinate national transparency mechanisms, develop data-driven climate policies, and allocate resources
   
• NGOs
  Non-governmental organisations contribute to the global dialogue by bringing together different voices and perspectives on climate-related issues, using data and information to galvanize supporters and inspire action
   
• Media
  Fight misinformation with scientific findings on climate change, sharing challenges and successes, and connecting global audiences with local realities
   
• Experts
  Ensure quality and accuracy of climate data and reporting, use information to develop evidence-based policies, and apply key indicators to track progress toward the Paris Agreement and other goals
   
• Youth
  Leverage climate data and information to advocate for intergenerational equity and influence decision-makers, adding young people’s voices to the conversation about climate solutions
   
• IGOs
  Intergovernmental Organizations build capacities at local, regional, national, and international levels to support sound data systems and analysis
   
• Businesses
  Use data and information to align their business practices with climate pledges, raise consumer awareness of climate impacts, and track progress toward net-zero targets

For collaboration opportunities, please contact us at:  ETF@unfccc.int