New climate finance goal and ambitious NDC’s top agenda items for SEI’s experts at COP29
The upcoming COP29 in Baku from 11-22 November presents a key opportunity to securing a new climate finance goal and encouraging strong Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) from all participating countries. SEI researchers will be on-site, offering expert commentary and analysis on central topics, including climate finance, adaptation, NDCs and industry transition.
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, with three main priorities:
Promoting ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – encouraging all countries to submit stronger, more ambitious NDCs by February 2025.
Advancing a just transition to low-carbon economies – supporting science-based phaseout from fossil fuel production, to ensure that it is well managed, just and equitable, with attention to short-lived climate pollutants such as methane.
For more information
Visit SEI’s guide to COP29 for analysis and resources on COP29’s central themes and objectives, with continuous updates on the conference’s progress and key developments.
Events
The SEI at COP29 webpage offers live updates on SEI’s participation and events at COP29 in Baku, including a series of sessions hosted by SEI experts on just transitions, transboundary climate risks and climate finance.
SEI’s delegation will participate in events and technical discussions on key topics, including climate finance, transboundary climate risks, adaptation and industry transitions. Below is a list of SEI experts, their areas of expertise, languages spoken and dates on-site in Baku.
For further guidance, please contact SEI’s media contacts, see below.
Katherine Browne, Research Fellow (11-22 November)
Topics: adaptation finance. Languages: English
Åsa Persson, Research Director and Deputy Director (12-15 November)
Topics: climate councils, NDCs. Languages: English, Swedish
Richard J.T. Klein, Senior Research Fellow (14-22 November)
Topics: adaptation. Languages: English, Dutch, German
Nhilce Esquivel, Research Associate (19-21 November)
Topics: methane, National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Languages: English
Daniel Duma, Research Fellow (11-16 November)
Topics: Finance. Languages: English, Romanian
Sivan Kartha, Equitable Transition Director (11-16 November)
Topics: fossil fuel atlas, justice and equity. Languages: English
Felipe Sanchez, Policy Fellow (14-18 November)
Topics: LeadIT industry decarbonization (policy, technology and finance). Languages: English, Spanish
Per Andersson, Head of Secretariat (14-20 November)
Topics: LeadIT industry decarbonization (policy, technology and finance). Languages: English, Swedish
Arati Davis, Senior Fellow (14-20 November)
Topics: LeadIT industry decarbonization (business engagement, technology and triple helix partnerships). Language: English
Media contacts
In Stockholm throughout COP29: Ulrika Lamberth, [email protected], +46 73 801 70 53 (CET)
In Seattle throughout COP29: Lynsi Burton, [email protected], + 1 360 485 30 41 (PST)
In Baku (11-14 November): Maya Rebermark, [email protected], +46 70 212 84 99 (local time Baku)
In Baku for LeadIT (14-20 November): Jane Birch, [email protected], +46 72 214 96 16 (local time Baku)
Event on 20 June – 28 June /
SEI colleagues are taking part in events at LCAW to highlight global leadership in industry and energy transitions, climate resilience finance, and adaptation.