Daily Update COP29 - Friday 15 November

Update
15 de noviembre de 2024
Today, delegates and representatives from the private and public sectors and civil society came together to support initiatives and actions centered around energy, peace, relief, and recovery. For WMO, it was a day dedicated to partnership, with the launch of a joint report on renewable electricity with the WTO and several agreements signed with key partners. 
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WMO delegation meeting with the NMHS Community - PRs NMHS experts and policy advisors
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What you need to know

  • Unlocking Renewable Electricity Trade: A joint report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) highlights the potential of cross-border electricity trade to enhance renewable energy distribution. By leveraging regional hydro, solar, and wind energy advantages, such trade can reduce the costs of transitioning to low-carbon energy systems. Read more.
  • UN Secretary-General Joins Youth Climate Advocates at COP29: António Guterres met with young activists to discuss frustrations over the lack of political action on climate. "You have every right to be angry. I am angry too," he said, calling for urgent action to avert a climate crisis. Read more. 
  • COP29 Presidency Issues Baku Call for Climate Action: The COP29 Presidency has launched the "Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery," emphasizing the critical link between climate action and global peace. This initiative urges nations to integrate climate strategies into peacebuilding efforts, highlighting the role of climate resilience in conflict prevention and recovery. Read more.

The sun shines, the wind blows and water flows, but not in the same places or at the same times across the globe.

Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General

Today

Two people sitting at a table signing documents, with pens in hand. The woman wears a green jacket, and the man wears a blue scarf. A group of people is visible in the background.
MoU between SOFF and Weather Ready Pacific
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  • SOFF and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) signed a Letter of Intent. This partnership underscores a united effort to close Africa’s basic weather and climate data gaps. By leveraging SOFF’s long-term grant-based finance and technical assistance alongside AfDB’s ClimateActionWindow (CAW), the partnerships aim to ensure timely financing for accurate early warnings for Africa’s most vulnerable countries. This transformative step forward strengthens the UN's Early Warnings for All initiative. More... 

Infographic of the day

Infographic titled "Plug into the Power of Re-Globalization" discussing trade benefits from renewable electricity, problems, solutions, and re-globalization opportunities with statistical data.
Plug into the Power of Re-Globalization
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Over the weekend

  • 16 Nov – 14:00-18:00 Earth Observations for Climate Action: At the Science for Climate Action Pavilion, experts will explore the role of Earth observations in driving climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. Discover how cutting-edge science supports meaningful climate action: Read more.
  • 16 Nov – 15:30-16:30 Progress on Adaptation at COP29: Join the discussion on advancing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and integrating them into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Explore progress, challenges, and next steps for climate adaptation at COP29. Learn more.
  • 16 Nov—IGAD Pavilion 10:00-12:00: Utilization of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Early Warning Systems over Eastern Africa. This event aligns with global initiatives such as the Early Warning For All initiative, which aims to enable everyone's access to early warnings. As machine learning technologies advance and become more accessible, their integration into climate services can revolutionize forecasting capabilities and save lives by improving disaster risk reduction and climate resilience efforts. More... 
  • 17 Nov 17:00 - COP 29 Halfway Point Webinar: This Sunday, IISD team invites you to review the latest developments from Azerbaijan, pose questions, and prep for the final week of the UN Climate Change Conference Baku. Register to attend on Zoom and/or receive the recording.

Picture of the day

People wearing headsets work at a control desk with monitors. A poster in the background reads, "Early warnings work. They must work for everyone.
The two most hard-working and always smiling colleagues of the WMO Pavilion by far! Thank you Rita Cozma and Karim Mellit
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Youth at COP29

What a first week at COP29 in Baku! We're wrapping up an impactful week by joining forces with the United Nations #ActNow campaign, highlighting the urgent need to engage young climate leaders in shaping a sustainable future.

Sign for COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with text overlay promoting renewable energy discussion highlights.
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Post of the day

A social media post about a weather initiative event in Tonga and Jamaica, featuring speakers discussing weather updates and traditional knowledge to enhance community safety.
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All pictures from the WMO delegation are on the WMO COP29 photo album.

More communication assets are available on the UN Communication COP29 board.

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