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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).  

The third session of this webinar dedicated to COP29 Outcomes will focus on Inclusive Climate Action and will explore what the latest outcomes of the intergovernmental climate process mean for the countries of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia regions.  

This session will offer an inclusive space for a diverse range of stakeholders across MENA and South Asia to unpack relevant outcomes, reflect on their regional implications, and explore concrete pathways for implementation. With a focus on key roles of youth, gender groups, and Indigenous Peoples, the session will elevate regional voices and foster collaboration toward more just, resilient, and sustainable climate action.  

The webinar is presented by the UNFCCC secretariat and its UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Center for MENA and South Asia (RCC MENA SA).

Objectives

• Highlight COP29 outcomes on the gender work programme, Baku Workplan of the LCIPP, including region-specific challenges and opportunities.    
• Provide a platform for stakeholders to highlight regional priorities and link COP29 outcomes to existing initiatives in the region, including regional Indigenous Peoples, gender, and youth Organizations/ groups to address shared priorities and solutions.  
• Strengthen regional collaboration and partnerships for an enhanced climate action post-COP 29.   

Target Audience

• Government representatives and policymakers from MENA and South Asia regions;  
• UNCT members from MENA and South Asia;  
• Regional centers and organizations;  
• Civil society and non-governmental organizations;  
• Private sector and businesses;  
• Youth, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, gender organizations, research organizations, and academic institutions.