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Overview of Climate, Peace and Security events at COP29 (commissioned by the Baku Hub)

Baku Hub overview of events

                                   

11 November
  • 11 November, 14:00-15:30
    Leveraging on the Global Goal on Adaptation and the New Collective Quantified Goal to transform Climate Security context in IGAD Region
    Where: IGAD Pavilion
    This event will explore the following objectives: strengthen the nexus issues between climate security, the global goal on adaptation and the New collective Quantified Goal on climate finance; introspect the sufficiency of the indicators as proposed in the Global Goal on Adaptation in responding to climate security issues; explore measures and mechanisms to catalyse climate finance flow to support climate security actions in the IGAD region. More information
  • 11 November, 18:30 - 20:00
    Progress on Multihazards Early warning for adaptation, loss and damage, FGGA pillars of climate action
    Where: Side Event Room 5
    Discuss and share good practices to operate and ensure financial sustainability of situation rooms for Multihazards Early Warnings Systems in Africa for better disaster risk management. Progress on developing situations rooms will be presented and discussed.
    Speakers:African Center of Meteorological Applications for Developement(ACMAD), Flemish Institute for Technological Research(VITO), African Union(AU), Global and Water Partnership(GWP) International federation of Red Cross(IFRC) and IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC)
12 November

 

 

13 November
  • 13 November, 10:00-11:00
    Harnessing Peacebuilding Approaches to Unlock Climate Finance in Fragile and Conflict Affected Settings
    Where: IOM Climate Change and Human Mobility Pavilion
    The proposed conversation aims to generate concrete policy recommendations in support of the launch of the Centre of Excellence on Climate Action for Peace announced by the COP 29 Presidency, aimed at scaling up international cooperation and finance to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities to climatic shocks. The session will focus on driving global action of the climate-peace nexus, building on the momentum generated by the IOM and the COP 29 Presidency during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. It will explore how stronger partnerships between development finance institutions, the UN, peacebuilding actors, and communities can catalyse, operationalise and scale peace-positive climate finance to build resilience in countries most impacted by climate shocks and conflict.

 

  • 13 November, 14:30-16:00 
    Defending the Defenders - Safeguarding Human Rights and the Environment
    Where: German Climate Pavilion
    The aim of this side event is to make violence against environmental activists, human rights defenders and journalists more visible worldwide, including in COP host countries. In an interactive format, environmental activists will report on lived realities and enter into an exchange with the audience. The ongoing repression against them underlines the need to take strong action against the systematic attacks on their work and their lives. More information.

 

 

 

  • 13 November, 18:30-20:00
    Scaling up climate action in fragile states: what are the hurdles and how to overcome them?
    Where: Side event room 2
    This year is all about finance: quantity, quality and beneficiaries that need to include fragile states. 93 states committed in the COP28 Declaration to scale up climate action in fragile states. How to accelerate progress? What are some of the solutions? And which topics are not yet getting attention? 
    Speakers: CĂąndida Silva, Search for Common Ground; Mohammed Abdulrahman, Cordaid Yemen; Habib Ur Reyman, g7+ Secretariat; Samson Wasilwa, International Alert; Sinead Walsh, Ireland DFA; Stephanie Speck, GCF.
14 November

 

 

  • 14 November, 13:00-14:30 
    Improving the practice of climate action in conflict and fragile settings
    Where: Climate, Peace and Transboundary Resilience Pavilion
    The Coalition for Climate Action in Fragile and Conflict Settings, co-convened by ODI Global, the ICRC and the World Bank, will host an event on tangible ways in which programmes can be scaled up, improved and delivered in fragile and conflict settings.

 

  • 14 November, 14:00 - 16:00
    Turning Ambition into Action: Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development in the Aral Sea
    Where: Uzbekistan Pavilion

 

  • 14 November, 15:00 - 16:30
    From commitments to action: Mobilizing climate finance for effective implementation
    Where: Side event room 8
    Moderator: Simon Mundy, editor at Financial Times
    Fireside chat with: Dr. Joyce Banda, former President of the Republic of Malawi; Jorge Moreira da Silva, UNOPS Executive Director
    Panelists: Sithembiso g.g. Nyoni, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Zimbabwe; Andrew McDowell, Director General, Head of EIB Global; Mirey Atallah, Chief of the Adaptation and Resilience Branch, Climate Change Division, UNEP; Anjali Viswamohanan, Director of Policy for Asia Investor Group on Climate Change; Dimitrios Zevgolis, Head of Multilateral Affairs, DG CLIMA, European Commission
    Closing remarks: Pablo Vieira, Global Director, NDC Partnership

 

  • 14 November, 16h
    Harnessing Peacebuilding Approaches to Unlock Climate Finance in Fragile and Conflict Affected Settings
    Where: tbc

 

  • 14 November, 16:45 - 18:15
    Habitability under Climate Change: What Models don't Tell Us
    Where: Side event room 6
    This event will be the opportunity for HABITABLE researchers to share the project’s main findings during the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), Baku. Discussions will include: thresholds of uninhabitability; social tipping points; perceptions and policy.
    Panelists: François Gemenne, The Hugo Observatory: Environment, Migration, Politics; Dr. Julia Blocher, PIK – Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research; Dennis Taenzler, adelphi; Mohamed Nasheed, Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) & Vulnerable Twenty Group (V20), former President of the Runa Khan, Friendship NGO

 

  • 14 November, 18:30-20:00
    Shared Risks, Shared Solutions: Addressing Transboundary Climate Risks Via Shared Adaptation Actions
    Where: Side event room 1
    Transboundary climate risks are neglected, especially in conflict-affected areas. COP28 urged more adaptation cooperation & investment. Leaders, scientists & civil society, supported by HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan and key institutions, will emphasize the value of regional adaptation cooperation. More information.
    Session Chair: Dr. David Potter, Strategic Group Lead, ICIMOD
    Panel Chair: Ms Elizabeth Selwood, Senior Adviser for the Middle East,UNEP
    Panelists: Dr Swarnim Waglé, Member of Parliament, Nepal (and former Chief Economic Advisor, UNDP Asia-Pacific); Ms. Zonibel Woods, Senior Social Development Specialist, Gender & Development, Asian Development Bank; Krishna S. Vatsa, National Disaster Management Authority, India; Eng. Ruba Ajjour, Manager of Climate Change Studies, Royal Scientific Society of Jordan
    Call-to-Action Speakers: Prof. Rosalind Cornforth, Walker Institute, University of Reading and Mr. Rohit Magotra, Integrated Research & Action for Development
15 November
  • 15 November, 8:30-9:30
    Harnessing sustainable power in fragile contexts
    Where: IGAD Pavilion
    The objective of the event is to highlight the role of sustainable energy in peacebuilding, facilitating humanitarian relief and supporting recovery efforts in the IGAD region, while promoting regional cooperation. The event aims to: demonstrate the critical linkages between energy access and conflict resolution; discuss ways to transition from emergency energy provision to sustainable long-term solutions; creating platforms for knowledge exchange on successful energy initiatives; address policy and investment gaps. More information.

 

  • 15 November, 09:00-10:30 
    Environmental and Climate Justice for Green Growth in Iraq Where: Iraq Pavilion, Blue Zone
    Hosted by UNDP and the Iraqi Ministry of Environment

 

 

  • 15 November, 9:00-10:30
    Climate, Peace and Security Experts Academy. Launch and Inaugural Meeting of the Climate Policy and Finance for Peace – Capacity Building Network
    Where: UNDP Pavilion
    Following the first-ever youth iteration of the Climate, Peace and Security Experts Academy in Nairobi, where UNDP hosted its largest cohort yet, the Academy has now trained 245+ policymakers, climate negotiators, and experts from 86 countries and 80 institutions, including 146 women over seven iterations. At COP29, UNDP will relaunch the Academy as a capacity building network focused on supporting fragile and conflict-affected contexts on climate policy and finance for peace, together with the Academy’s partners and new advisory board.

 

  • 15 November, 9:00-10:00
     Humanitarian Hub Event – Building Climate Resilience in Humanitarian Contexts
    Where: Resilience Hub
    As an organization that works across the humanitarian, development and peace nexus, Mercy Corps has seen first-hand that the individuals, households, and communities we serve live in a complex risk environment where climate and conflict shocks have strained the humanitarian system to its breaking point. This panel event will highlight that despite their complexity and increasingly protracted nature, humanitarian contexts can lay the foundation for long-term climate resilience, while meeting immediate needs. This event will showcase emerging lessons from actors working across the humanitarian, development and peace nexus on actions that can help build climate resilience in humanitarian contexts.

 

 

  • 15 November, 10:00-11:30
    High-Level Panel - Climate and Peace: Enabling joint action to leave no one behind
    Where: Conference Room / Hirkan, Blue Zone
    This high-level panel will inaugurate COP29 Peace, Relief, and Recovery Day. It will focus on the intersection of climate change and peace, addressing key vulnerabilities like food insecurity, water scarcity, land degradation and rehabilitation, and climate-induced migration. Furthermore, the session will feature the endorsement of the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery and the launch of the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub, underscoring the commitment to actionable solutions at the intersection of climate and peace. For more information, contact climateandpeace@cop29.az.

 

  • 15 November, 10:00
    Mapping the Risk of Future Displacement in the Context of Climate Change
    Where: Climate Change and Human Mobility Pavilion
    This side event will present the results of this innovative project and will discuss more broadly ongoing efforts to model future weather-related displacement. The event will start with a panel discussion where the experts will break down the model’s approach and the data used, and will present a case study from small Pacific island states to illustrate the model’s application and insights.  It will be followed by an interactive discussion, where participants will be invited to submit their questions to panelists using Mentimeter. More information.
    Speaker: Dr. Robert Oakes, Senior Researcher, UNU-EHS; Alexandra Bilak, IDMC Director

 

 

 

  • 15 November, 11:45-12:30
    Accelerating Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery
    Where: UAE Pavilion
    The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs will facilitate a conversation with UAE and global partners on Accelerating Climate Action for Peace, Relief and Recovery. The discussion will share updates since the COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace and the way forward to COP30, as we work together to enable climate action for communities facing multifaceted climate, conflict, and humanitarian challenges. More information.

 

  • 15 November, 12:00-13:30
    High-Level Roundtable – Network-building to strengthen peace and resilience in climate-vulnerable settings
    Where: Blue Zone, Conference Room / Hirkan
    This high-level roundtable will deliver on Network for climate-vulnerable and conflict-affected countries. This initiative aims to raise the voice of most vulnerables for scaling  up climate finance and action and introduce Common Principles for Effective Climate Finance and Action for Relief, Recovery, and Peace. The event seeks to strengthen partnerships within the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub as action in implementation of Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery. For more information, contact climateandpeace@cop29.az.

 

  • 15 November, 12:00-13:00 
    Shocks and Stressors: a Climate Security Policy Exercise
    Where: Climate, Peace and Transboundary Resilience Pavilion
    This immersive climate security exercise is designed to explore the complex links between climate change and instability. Participants will take on the roles of regional leaders in the fictional country of Landia, each facing a unique set of challenges—from tribal conflict and violent extremism to forced migration—compounded by extreme weather events and other climate-related disruptions. More information.

 

  • 15 November, 12:00-13:30
    From Risk to Resilience: Addressing Human Mobility and Climate Change in the IGAD Region Concept
    Where: IGAD Pavilion
    The side event seeks to showcase how the evolving regional initiatives have contributed at minimizing the adverse drivers and structural factors that compel people to leave their country of origin, while also facilitating safe, orderly and regular migration, in the context of disasters, climate change and environmental degradation in the IGAD region. As mobility patterns are reshaped in the context of climate change, shared experiences and mutual interests of States can incentivize decisive action at policy level. Such emerging initiatives must be complemented by existing fields of regional collaboration. More information.

 

  • 15 November, 12:30-14:00 
    The Climate, Peace and Security Nexus in the Mediterranean: Connecting the dots
    Where: Mediterranean Pavilion, Blue zone F1B
    The event will be organized by CIHEAM, ECCO think tank, MedECC, UfM. During this policy-oriented panel discussion, a diverse panel of experts from national governments, intergovernmental organizations and scientific expert networks will delve into this matter, sharing insights and proposing solutions.
    Introductory remarks: Giulia Giordano, Director Mediterranean and Global Strategies, ECCO – the Italian Climate Change Think Tank
    Panelist: Marie-Claire Boillot, Senior Expert on Energy and Climate action, Union for the Mediterranean (in person); Eda Acara, Project Coordinator and Researcher, Istanbul Policy Center (IPC); Coordinating Lead Author of the MedECC Special Report on Environmental changes, conflicts, and human migration; Valeria Sinisi, Project Manager for the Mediterranean Dialogue, Friedrich Naumann Foundation; Yasmine Seghirate, Administrator at the General Secretariat, International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) (remote); Sylvie Goyet, Deputy Co-Ordinator, Head of Environmental Activities, OSCE; Representative from Italy MFA (tbc).

 

  • 15 November, 13:30-13:45 
    Sahel RESILAND: Landscape Restoration for Climate Action and People
    Where: World Bank Group Pavilion
    This event will showcase SAHEL RESILAND efforts across Sahel countries, tackling the complex nexus of climate change, land degradation, entrepreneurship, social cohesion, and security. It will discuss how innovative approaches can address natural resources degradation, foster peace, and empower youth to take action in one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change. More information.

 

 

  • 15 November, 14:00 - 15:00
    No escape: On the frontlines of climate change, conflict and forced displacement
    Opening and closing: Mr. Andrew Harper, UNHCR; Ms. Grace Dorong, Root of Generations
    Moderator: Dr. Kira Vinke, DGAP
    Panelists: Ms. Alexandra Bilak, IDMC; Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR; Ms. Jana Birner, UNHCR; Mr. Jeremy Wetterwald, IMPACT

 

  • 15 November, 14:00-15:00 
    Towards a Youth-Inclusive Climate, Peace and Security Agenda
    Where: World Green Economy Organization Pavilion, C12, Blue Zone
    This session, led by the COP29 Presidency, will focus on actionable strategies for addressing the peace-climate connection.

 

  • 15 November, 14:00-15:00
    No Escape: On the Frontlines of Climate Change, Conflict and Forced Displacement
    Where: Climate, Peace and Transboundary Resilience Pavilion
     This side event will examine the intricate interplay between climate change, conflict, and displacement, with a focus on the heightened vulnerabilities of displaced populations in fragile, and conflict-affected settings. Drawing on the key findings of a joint Report called 'No escape: On the frontlines of Climate Change, Conflict and Forced Displacement' led by UNHCR, in partnership with CGIAR, IDMC, IMPACT Initiatives, DGAP, refugee-led organizations and others, this side event will provide concrete examples and scientific evidence of how these issues intersect. This side event will therefore provide an in-depth panel discussion, focusing on the analysis and trends, best practices, recommendations, and calls to action presented in the report. More information.
    Speakers: Mr. Andrew Harper, UNHCR; Ms. Grace Dorong, Roots of Generations; Dr. Kira Vinke, DGAP; Ms. Alexandra Bilak, IDMC; Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR; Ms. Jana Birner, UNHCR; Mr. Jeremy Wetterwald, IMPACT

 

  • 15 November, 14:00-15:00 
    Connecting Innovation and Sustainability in the Humanitarian Supply Chain
    Where: Green Zone, Conference Room / Water
    This is a continuation of a journey started in 2023 by the Dubai Humanitarian Community. As the largest humanitarian hub in the world, Dubai Humanitarian is frequently called upon to respond to emergencies caused by natural disasters, complex crises, conflict, and climate change, which are on the rise, particularly due to climate change. The community has begun analyzing its supply chain to enhance sustainability, including the production, life cycle, recyclability, and waste treatment of relief items. Two key events were organized in 2023 alongside the Dubai Humanitarian Global Meeting (March) and COP28 in Dubai (December), involving academia, the private sector, and cluster agencies for humanitarian assistance. In April 2024, during the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD), the community extended its analysis of innovation and sustainability, continuing discussions in Geneva at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week. A student competition at Heriot-Watt University in Dubai was also launched to research sustainable packaging, with results presented on October 21 at a joint seminar by Dubai Humanitarian and Heriot-Watt University Dubai. The best proposal, selected by a jury, will be presented and discussed during the session at COP29 in Baku, in addition to the progress in connecting innovation to sustainability in the humanitarian supply chain.

 

 

  • 15 November, 15:00-16:30 
    Advancing Progress on the Global Framework on Children, Youth, Peace, and Climate Security
    Where: Conference Room / Mugham
    The event is co-convened by COP29 Youth Climate Champion and UNFPA in collaboration with key partners including the COP28 Presidency, COP 30 Presidency, YOUNGO, Global Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security (GYCPS), UNICEF, UNESCO, UNDP, Somali Greenpeace Association and Peace Environment for Development. Note: Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis as space is for 150 participants. RSVP before 14 November 2024 to attend in-person.

 

  • 15 November, 15:00-16:30
    Advancing Progress on the Global Framework on Children, Youth, Peace, and Climate Security
    Where: Blue Zone, Conference Room / Mugham

 

  • 15 November, 15:00-16:30
    Accelerating climate action and finance to frontline communities affected by fragility or conflict
    Where: Side event room 3
    Amidst an increasingly constrained fiscal space for humanitarian aid and disaster response, this session will showcase ways to minimize and address climate impacts and how climate financing can be effectively leveraged even in challenging, fragile and conflict-affected situations. More information.

 

  • 15 November, 15:30-16:30 
    Think – tank Roundtable - COP29: From Thinking to Action – Shaping Solutions with the Baku Hub
    Where: Climate, Peace and Transboundary Resilience Pavilion
    On November 15, 2024, the 1st meeting of the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub Think Tank Working Group "COP29: From Thinking to Action – Shaping Solutions on Peace and Climate Nexus" will bring together prominent think tanks from the COP29 Climate and Peace Co-Lead Initiative countries at COP29, held Azerbaijan Pavilion. Key participants include the Adelphi (Germany), AIR Center (Azerbaijan), Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (UAE), Cairo International Centre for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) (Egypt), ODI (UK), WEC Italy (Italy). The primary goal of this event is to establish a dedicated working group of think tanks within the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub (Baku Hub) to address the critical nexus of climate and peace. The working group within the Baku Hub will serve as an analytical arm, composed of experts from think tanks appointed by the Co-Lead Group. This group will be responsible for developing thematic reports, research and analytical papers, and project concepts that address the nexus of climate and peace, including issues like water scarcity, food security, land degradation, and climate-induced migration. Additionally, the working group will provide on-demand advice and expertise, contribute progress updates, and compile data for the annual report prepared by the Secretariat.

 

  • 15 November, 15:30-16:30 
    High-Level Side Event - Climate Responses for Sustaining Peace - Two Years of CRSP - Advancing Climate, Peace and Security in the COP Space: Lessons Learned and Way Forward
    Where: Azerbaijan Pavilion
    This event will explore the achievements and challenges in advancing the climate, peace, and security nexus, building on initiatives such as CRSP and COP28’s Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, and Peace. This event will provide an opportunity to reflect on lessons learned and consider forward-looking solutions. It will be hosted by the COP27 Presidency/CCCPA, the AU Commission and UNDP, supported by the EU and the Swiss Government

 

15 November, 16:45-18:15
Innovative sources for Loss and Damage funding: Introducing the Climate Solidarity Alliance
Where: Side event room 7
How can countries raise funds to address adverse climate impact both at home and voluntarily work together to show solidarity with the poorest and most vulnerable.
Speakers: Mattias Söderberg (DanChurchAid), Benito Mueller (OCP), Dan Lund (Fiji), Kishan Kumarsingh (Trinidad & Tobago), Liliam Chagas (Brazil), Jean-Christophe Donnellier (France), Jens Fugl (Denmark) and Jimena Leiva Roesch (IPI).

16 November

 

 

  • 16 November, 11:00-12:00
    Climate Resilience, Peace and Security: Integrated Solutions to Bridge the Implementation Gap
    Where: NDC Partnership Pavilion
    Building on the COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace, endorsed by 94 governments and 43 organizations, and aligning with COP29’s thematic day on Peace, Relief, and Recovery, this high-level event will examine the critical linkages between climate resilience, peace, and security, especially in vulnerable and fragile settings, including a focus on women and youth. The event is organized by UNOPS in collaboration with the Federal Republic of Somalia and adelphi, and will convene key stakeholders representing governments, international organizations and youth representatives. 
    Moderator:  Janani Vivekananda, Head of Programme Climate Diplomacy and Security, adelphi
    Keynote speaker: H.E. Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Federal Republic of Somalia
    Panellists: H.E. Ole Thonke, Under-Secretary for Development Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark; Christina Wegelein, Head of the Climate Security Division, the German Federal Foreign Office; Nisreen Elsaim, Former Chair of the UN Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change; Émilie Potvin, Director, Global Portfolios & Partnerships, UNOPS

 

 

  • 16 November, 12:00 - 13:00
    Climate – Security – Foresight: proactive, data-led policy-making to prevent climate security conflict
    Where: Blue Zone H2C, Iraqi Pavillon
    The session will concentrate on the strategic use of foresight data to influence and shape climate and security policies at both national and international levels, with a particular focus on Iraq. Emphasis will be placed on leveraging data-driven insights to guide policy-making, foster cooperation among government entities, and establish robust frameworks that mitigate the risk of climate-induced conflicts. With Janani Vivekananda, Head of Programme Climate Diplomacy and Security at adelphi.
    Moderation: Katja Anne Kammerer, GIZ
    Confirmed keynote speaker: Deputy Minister Dr Jasim Al-Falahi, Ministry of Environment, Iraq
    Confirmed panelists:  Janani Vivekananda, Head of Programme Climate Diplomacy and Security, adelphi; Yousif Muayad Yousif, Director of the Directorate of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Iraq; Ali Asgar, Member of the National Committee for Climate Change of Iraq Office of the National Security Advisor, Iraq; Ali Radhi Al-Mohamadawy, General Director of the National Center for Water Resources Management, Ministry of Water Resources, Iraq

 

  • 16 November, 13:00-14:00
    Addressing loss and damage in small islands developing states’ national climate plans
    Where: UNDP Pavilion 
    Co-hosted by the Government of Portugal (CamÔes IP) and UNDP

 

 

 

  • 16 November, 14:00-15:00
    Towards a youth-inclusive Climate, Peace and Security agenda
    Where: WGEO Pavilion (Blue Zone, C12)
    Co-hosted by Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) FBA (Folke Bernadotte Academy), SIPRI and UNDP Climate, Peace and Security.
    Speakers: Joyce Mendez, Secretary General's Youth Adviser on Climate Change; Logovaka Marilyn Moira Simmons, Oceans Lead, Pacific Island Forums Secretariat; Hamza Abdiwahab, Director, Somalia Youth Hub, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Somalia; Ndugwa Hassan, Co-Founder and Executive Director, the Uganda Muslim Youth Development Forum (UMYDF)/Extremely Together; Viktoriya Ball, Co-founder Rozviy, Youth4Climate Awardee and Climate Justice Activist; Yara Ouda Youth, Peace and Security Program Officer, CCCPA offering key takeaways.
    Moderator: Benjamin Basmaci, Regional Climate Specialist, UNDP 

 

  • 16 November, 15:00-16:30
    Fostering Water Security, Biodiversity and Peace through Innovation and Earth Observations
    Where: Side Event Room 7
    Description: This session promotes sustainable water security, biodiversity and peace, focusing on innovation, earth observations and environmental stewardship to enhance economic development through regional cooperation and actionable recommendations.
    Speakers: Speakers will include leaders from various intergovernmental organizations, renowned experts, as well as relevant ministers.

 

  • 16 November, 15:30 – 16:30
    The Peace and Climate Nexus: An Inclusive Approach to Global Diplomacy
    Where: Mediterranean Pavilion
    The event will have the following objectives:
    Foster Collaborative Dialogue: Facilitate open discussions among diverse participants to explore the intersection of peacebuilding and climate action through inclusive diplomacy.
    Highlight Strategic Insights: Present key perspectives from high-level speakers on addressing climate-related challenges as integral to conflict prevention and peace promotion.
    Promote Innovative Solutions: Engage participants in dialogue to brainstorm actionable and creative approaches to global climate and peace challenges within a limited timeframe.
    Encourage Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives: Gather viewpoints from formal and informal diplomats to build a more holistic understanding of inclusive diplomacy’s role in addressing the climate-peace nexus.

 

  • 16 November, 16:00-17:30
    Unlocking Financing For Gender-Responsive Climate Security and Peace
    Where: Pavilion F8 (Kyrgyzstan, Sustainable Mountain Development)

 

 

  • 16 November, 18:30-20:00
    What really makes us safe? Peace, climate finance and climate action in an existential time.
    Where: Side Event Room 6
    This interactive workshop will involve the audience on peaceful, healthy, sustainable and just climate finance and action to avert existential rates of global warming.
    Speakers: Shirine Jurdi WILPF Deborah Burton, TPNS Andrew Okem, IPCC WG2 Lucy Plummer, SGI Harriet Mackaill-Hill, Int. Alert Duncan McLaren, UCLA Lindsey Fielder Cook, QUNO.
18 November

 

 

 

  • 18 November, 10:00
    Minimizing and addressing climate-related shocks: CERF’s role in climate action
    Where: tbc

 

  • 18 November, 11:30 – 13:00
    Advancing a Climate-Resilient, Green, and Just Energy Transition
    Where: Side Event room 9
    The energy sector's vulnerability to climate change affects critical sectors, communities, and security. This event will examine the climate-energy nexus, associated security challenges, and tools for a climate-resilient, green, and just energy transition, with a focus on developing countries.

 

 

  • 18 November, 14:00 - 15:30
    Weathering Conflict: Young People's Role in Climate Resilience and Conflict Prevention 
    Where: IGAD Pavilion
    The event will focus on the intersection of climate change, conflict, and the impacts on young people. It will cover: How climate change exacerbates conflict and vice-versa; the specific vulnerabilities and resilience of children and youth in these contexts; strategies for mitigating these impacts and promoting resilience among young people.

 

  • 18 November, 15:00-16:30
    Measuring Climate Impacts Across the Cycle of Armed Conflicts
    Where: Side event room 9
    At this “COP of Peace” conflict emissions are largely ignored and missing from UNFCCC data in general. This event will launch a novel methodology for estimating conflict emissions and explore how this can be used by conflict affected states across the cycle of armed conflicts and within the UNFCCC. More information.
    Speakers: Viktoriia Kyreieva, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine; Lennard de Klerk, Initiative on GHG Accounting of War; Ben Neimark, Queen Mary University; Ellie Kinney, CEOBS

 

 

  • 18 November, 16:15 - 17:15
    Passer de la rhĂ©torique Ă  l’action: vers une prise en compte effective du lien entre le climat, la paix et la sĂ©curitĂ© dans le contexte des opĂ©rations de paix 
    Where: Francophonie Pavilion
    The event aims to shed light and reflect on the current gaps and opportunities in training for personnel deployed in peace operations in Africa on climate, peace, and security.
    Please note that the session will be conducted in French

 

  • 18 November, 16:45-18:15
    Transparent military emissions reporting and the path to military decarbonization
    Where: Side Event 8
    Estimates suggest that militaries are responsible for 5.5% of global emissions but the sector is largely overlooked within COP. Speakers will highlight progress in this area, explore challenges of military decarbonisation and present a way forward for dealing with military emissions under the UNFCCC.
    Speakers: Linsey Cottrell- Conflict and Environment Observatory, Colonel Robert Ć ipec- Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia, Simen Kirkhorn- Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, Gabriela Manea- DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, Thea Uhlich- Climate Change Performance Index

 

  • 18 November, 18:30-20:00
    Climate, Health Peace and Security in Stabilization Contexts in the Sahel - Opportunities and Ways Forward
    Where: Side Event room 1
    Speakers: 1. Abdulhamid Tahir Hamid CEO (GECCI) 2. Dr. Paul Elvis Tangem Coordinator for the Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWSSI) 3. Uche Okpara Greewhich University 4. Margaret Bondziedu Impraim, Assistant Global Coordinator, Youth Climate Councils Global Alliance Ghana 5- Oyeoussi Charl

 

  • 18 November, 18:30-20:00
    International Day; Preventing Use of Environment in Wars & Military Conflicts, November 6
    Where: Side event room 4
    Raising awareness of the international day, focusing on the impact of wars on the environment and on obstructing the achievement of all sustainable development goals.
    Speakers: speakers from the region, to highlight the severe issues; effect on Health, water & food security, pollution, deforestation and desertification, ect.

 

19 November

 

  • 19 November, 13:30 - 14:30
    Scaling Up Climate Action and Finance for Food Security in Fragile and Conflict-affected Settings
    Where: Humanitarian Hub
    This panel, hosted by IKEM, EUETH, IFZO and Mistra Geopolitics will bring together experts in climate science, environmental peacebuilding, and nature conservation. They will discuss innovative approaches to climate-resilient environmental stewardship that not only mitigate and adapt to climate change but also contribute to lasting peace and stability.

 

  • 19 November, 15:00-16:00
    Enhancing community resilience towards the hunger-climate-conflict nexus – Moving from programming examples to systematic policy changes
    Where: tbc

 

  • 19 November, 15:30 – 16:30
    Strengthening climate resilience through cross-border cooperation on landscape fire management and wildfire risk reduction
    Where: Pavilion of Azerbaijan, C3, Blue Zone
    The OSCE has been supporting co-operation and dialogue on wildfire risk reduction and landscape fire management in the South Caucasus and South-Eastern Europe within its flagship project “Strengthening Responses to Security Risks from Climate Change in South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia”. Resulting from the project, the report “Co-operation in North-west Azerbaijan and Eastern Georgia: Scoping study on addressing shared climate-related security challenges and strengthening resilience in the South Caucasus through fire risk reduction” has been developed in partnership with the Berlin based think-tank adelphi and the Global Fire Monitoring Center (GFMC). The study analyses climate-related security risk and identifies opportunities for cross-border co-operation between Azerbaijan and Georgia. This COP29 side event will enable discussions on lessons learned from these efforts and on next steps for enhancing co-operation in the OSCE region. It will also provide a chance to highlight initiatives taken by Azerbaijan and Georgia to address the growing effects of climate change and how cross-border co-operation can strengthen these efforts. Additionally, the conversation will benefit from the knowledge and experience gained from other OSCE regions as well as from expert input of OSCE partners.
    Keynote: Beatrice Mosello, Senior advisor, adelphi
    Panelists: High-level representatives from OSCE participating States, including from Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as practitioners and experts
    Conclusion and closing remarks: Amb. Bakyt Dzhusupov, Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
20 November

 

  • 20 November, 11:30 – 13:00
    Climate Crisis, Women and Water Governance in Bangladesh
    Where: Side event room 1
    Climate crisis threatens water security worldwide, disproportionately impacting women due to their central role in household water management. Women are acutely affected by climate-induced changes that compromise water availability and quality, especially in Bangladesh.
    Speakers: Prof. Dr. Abdur Rob Mollah, Chairman, NACOM Dr. Munjurul Hannan Khan, ED, NACOM Ms. Farah Kabir, CD, Action Aid Bangladesh Ms. Banasree Mitra Neogi, MJF

  • 20 November, 13:15- 14:45
    Reducing food loss and sustainable food waste and water management for climate action and security
    Where: SIDE EVENT 4
    Promote South-South learning on progress made, constraints, and best practices at the policy, institutional, and technical levels for minimizing food loss and sustainably managing food waste and water resources to reduce emissions, enhance climate security, and promote environmental co-benefits
    Speakers: Luciana Delgado (IFPRI); Dr Yogendra Karki (NFAC, Nepal); Innocent Pangapanga (LUANAR, Malawi); Emily Weeks (USAID); Suresh Babu (IFPRI)

 

  • 20 November, 14:00- 15:30
    What ‘Works’ at the Intersection of Conflict and Climate? A Regional Perspective
    Where: IGAD Pavilion
    Key objectives of this event will be to exchange best practices and programmatic approaches working at the intersection of climate, conflict, and livestock management, and highlight the role of sustainable livestock management in building resilience against climate change and mitigating conflict.
    Proposed speakers or partners: Olga Petryniak, Senior Director of Resilience, East Africa; Maureen Kamusiime, Technical Advisor Climate Change, Livestock and Agriculture, Mercy Corps Uganda; Margaret Athieno Mwebesa, Commissioner for Climate Change Department Ministry of Water and Environment Uganda; Peter Bentley, Team Leader for Adaptation and Resilience, UK Foreign and Development Office; Alvin Munyasia, Horn of Africa Regional Advocacy Specialist, Action Against Hunger.

 

  • 20 November, 15:00- 15:45
    Strengthening Climate Action in Countries Affected by Armed Conflict: A Way Forward
    Where: UAE Pavilion
    The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Committee of the Red Cross will lead a discussion on Strengthening Climate Action in Countries Affected by Armed Conflict, addressing the unique vulnerabilities of conflict-affected communities to climate change. The session will explore practical actions and collective efforts to enhance climate resilience and adaptation in fragile settings, as outlined in the COP28 Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery, and Peace.

 

  • 20 November, 18:30-20:00
    Socio-economic, environmental and technological aspects of climate change fuelled land conflicts
    Where: Side event room 1
    Climate change motivates actions and policies that have as main aim to reduce greenhouse emissions but can lead to conflict by impacting those who have interest in the land used in projects. The proposed side event analyses some of the impacts in different regions, presenting policy option
    Speakers: Dr Fernando Barrio (QMUL, UK), Mrinali Karthick (LCW), Dr Elizabeth Jeiyol (CSDevNet, Nigeria), Dr Lila Luchessi (UNRN, Argentina)
21 November

 

  • 21 November, 13:00 – 14:00
    Addressing gender-based violence and harmful practices in climate action 
    Where: UN Pavilion, Blue Zone

 

  • 21 November, 14:00 – 16:00
    Uniting for Climate Resilience, Sustainable Development and Security in Mountain Regions
    Where: Pavilion “Kyrgyzstan: Sustainable Mountain Development” (F8), Blue Zone
    According to the Report of the UN Secretary-General, mountain ecosystems are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change like extreme weather events, temperature rise and natural disasters, as well as to deforestation, land degradation, and pollution. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is providing a platform for political dialogue on risks associated with climate change and is implementing activities on the ground. The OSCE has developed a strong collaboration with the governments of the countries of Central Asia to jointly foster regional co-operation around climate change and its implications on stability and prosperity. The OSCE’s flagship project on climate change and security provides the avenue for this collaboration. Building on a wide regional consultation process in Central Asia, the OSCE and the Berlin based think tank adelphi published the “Regional co-operation strategy on climate change and security in Central Asia’s high mountain areas” in September 2024, which includes a set of recommendations and concrete ideas to jointly address climate-related security risks in Central Asia. Building on previous discussions and joint initiatives, the aim of this joint side event at COP29 is to strengthen co-operation among Central Asian countries, in order to take joint action to jointly address issues related to climate change and stability in mountain areas and lowlands, to develop joint decisions and recommendations taking into account local and national contexts as well as the latest international debates and scientific research.
    Welcome remarks: Amb. Dinara Kemelova, Special Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan for the Implementation of the Five-year Action for the Development on Mountain Regions; Amb. Bakyt Dzhusupov, Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
    Input presentation: Beatrice Mosello, Senior advisor at adelphi
    Panelists: Ministers and high-level representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as well as representatives of project donors and international organizations

 

 

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