Climate Horizons’ Post

Hello, it's 11th November 2024. What's special for today? COP29 will start from today in Baku, Azerbaijan. The conference will held 11-22 November,2024. What is this conference about? The leaders from all around the world together decide new agenda and rules for climate change and sustainability. This COP majorly focused on increasing the funds for the developing countries by developed countries. Because, developed countries have major contribution to the carbon emissions. What's my opinion? I will suggest, developing countries should take the action of making everything sustainable and according to upcoming climate issues. I think it is comparatively easy to initially build or make things with sustainability point of view. And, developed countries should contribute according to their emissions produced. Let's hope everything goes in favour of everyone(which is quite difficult). Still, hope for the best. United Nations UNEP-WCMC United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) UNDP Elizabeth Mrema #sustainability #climatechange #COP29 #nature #saveearth #saveourplanet

Climate & Nature Goals It's time we land climate (#NDCs) and nature goals (#NBSAPs) within the Brazilian economy. While flying back from Cali, I could not help thinking not only how to turn words into action but how to turn goals from the #GlobalBiodiversityFramework tangible and relevant to the business world. By the way, climate goals fitted the same scenario. Brazil is currently updating its NBSAPs and has just presented its new NDCs, with more details to come during #COP29. Although both are decisive to our economic (and social) survival, as nature is the basis of our living system, simply discussing scientific perspectives without integrating business realities will hinder our progress. To meet these upcoming challenges, we must involve the private sector more decisively. We need to align investment opportunities with NDCs and NBSAPs, ensuring they are attractive to financiers. The collaboration between these sectors is crucial; while environmental experts focus on maintaining market integrity, the financial community must innovate to create effective funding mechanisms. It's essential for corporate leaders to recognize that these issues impact the bottom line and shareholder value. The time is now for proactive involvement, as missed opportunities may jeopardize sustainable development in Brazil. Let’s collectively strive for meaningful impact before this window of opportunity closes. Have a look at my new article published by Reset (in Portuguese): https://lnkd.in/dC7uc-Tv #sustainabledevelopment #sustainabilitymatters #sustainableinvesting #sustainabilityreporting #sustainablefuture #lowcarboneconomy #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #bioeconomy #sustainableeconomy #sustainability #circulareconomy #climaterisk #climatechange #climateadaptation #climatefinance #climatechangemitigation #climateaction #climate #climateemergency #climatesolutions #climatetech #climategoals #climatechangeadaptation #climatemitigation #COP16 #COP29

Reflecting on the recent COP 29 Azerbaijan Summit, which was aimed at addressing contemporary environmental issues and striving towards a greener future, I am filled with a renewed sense of commitment towards sustainable and responsible business practices. Here, I'd like to share some impactful takeaways: • Commitment to Limit Global Warming ⌛️ - The Summit affirmed the global commitment to a carbon-neutral world under 2°C and ideally 1.5°C, reinforcing the Paris Agreement. This move resonifies the increasing urgency, necessitating all of us - governments, businesses, and individuals - to rethink our carbon footprint. We can no longer afford the luxury of complacency. • Accelerating Climate Positive Investments 📈 - The discussions centered around leveraging economic tools to pursue climate-positive actions. We need to direct our investments towards combating climate change, promoting clean energy, greener infrastructure, and more. • Keynote on Climate Justice ⚖️ - The theme of climate justice held the spotlight, highlighting that climate change is not only an environmental issue, but a human rights one too. Inequality in the distribution of climate impacts underscores the call for climate justice across borders. As committed professionals, how do we translate these global ambitions into tangible actions within our spheres of influence? 1️⃣ Fostering Sustainability: Integrate sustainability into your company culture. Encourage and incentivize green decisions both at the workplace and beyond. 2️⃣ Emphasizing Transparency and Accountability: Advocate for a culture of transparency and accountability in addressing environmental issues. There’s power in numbers and collective acknowledgement of problems is the first step towards resolution. 3️⃣ Encourage Innovation: Encourage innovation to overcome environmental challenges. The possibilities of technology in enabling sustainable practices are immense; it’s time to tap into that potential. To sum up, the COP 29 Azerbaijan Summit served as a resonant reminder of our shared responsibilities in addressing climate change. The pathways to a greener future are paved with cooperative global efforts, diligent national policies, responsible business practices and mindful individual actions. To quote Jane Goodall, “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”. Let’s act together, for the future of our planet depends on our diligence and determination today. #COP29 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateChange #AzerbaijanSummit

#Day2 at COP29 Azerbaijan highlighted a critical push for equitable climate finance as leaders like UN Secretary-General Guterres called for accessible funding for nations most impacted by climate change. Voices from Kazakhstan to Iraq emphasized socially responsible action, while Türkiye pressed for resilience and preparedness. Azerbaijan’s defense of fossil fuels amid progressive green pledges highlights the complexities ahead. At #Spectreco, we’re transforming these discussions into action, equipping businesses and governments with practical ESG strategies that drive measurable progress. Let’s move from dialogue to impact. [email protected] Faraz Khan MBE | SAJJEED ASLAM | Qudsia Sajjeed | Adamjee Aftab | Andrew Brewer | Jed Linsider | Shaista Ayesha | Farooq Nasir COP29 Life | UNFCCC-WGEO Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) MENA and SA | UNEP-WCMC | United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) | The World Bank | WWF | World Resources Institute | Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | UNDP | IUCN | Greenpeace | The Climate Reality Project | ICLEI | Reuters | BBC Worldwide News | The Economist | The Guardian | Bloomberg Green | CNBC #COP29 #ClimateFinance #SustainableFuture #ESG #ClimateAction #GreenTransition #GlobalCollaboration #Spectreco #ClimateJustice #NetZero

#COP29Recap | 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞" 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 "𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐞" 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 Last month at #COP29 in Baku, we hosted a crucial side event on how trade can advance a #JustTransition and unlock new opportunities for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) amidst the pressing challenges of #ClimateChange and sustainable development. With just five years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and meet the #ParisAgreement target of limiting global temperature rise to below 1.5°C, the stakes have never been higher. Our session explored how trade can be a powerful tool to secure both development and climate objectives for LDCs, addressing potential pitfalls such as the "green squeeze" – where climate policies unintentionally harm vulnerable economies. Our goal? To shift from a potential #GreenSqueeze to a "green ease", fostering a transformative agenda that enhances green growth and promotes sustainable economic growth for LDCs. A huge thank you to our distinguished panellists for their invaluable insights and contributions to this important event. And to our organising partners – Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) and International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) – for their support in making this event a success. 👉🏽 Missed the discussion?  The video playback is now available on our website: https://lnkd.in/ecA5Bp68 Join us in this crucial conversation as we explore how we can collectively work towards a sustainable future for all. #COP29Azerbaijan #SustainableDevelopment #TradeAndEnvironment #TradeAndClimate #ClimateAndTrade #ClimateAction #GreenEconomy #JustTransition

#JustThoughts on #COP29 One of the most significant yet often overlooked challenges we face today is #ClimateChange. But how many of us are genuinely realising its impact on our daily lives or what even climate change is in the first place? Sometimes we blame instances on climate change and they are a result of poor planning and management and not climate change itself. The #COP29Azerbaijan is yet another global gathering where leaders discuss #ClimateAction. But it’s hard not to see the irony. Africa contributes less than 4% of global emissions yet bears the heaviest climate burden. This isn't just an environmental issue—it's a modern manifestation of historical inequities. While wealthy nations debate carbon markets and net-zero target dates, African nations are already losing 3-15% of their GDP annually to climate impacts. Are we having the wrong conversation? Global discussions on climate change have been ongoing since "the first United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1972," but there is a disconnect between the promises made at these summits and the reality on the ground. The continent including many in the global south needs immediate, practical solutions — not just more dialogue. The ‘talk and pledge’ cycle has created a vicious loop where urgent action is endlessly delayed. Each conference highlights the same concerns, yet implementation remains elusive. The #ClimateFinance narrative has become a convenient distraction. Instead of real action, we're seeing repackaged development loans being marketed as climate solutions. African nations don't need more debt—we need climate justice. #ClimateJustice means more than acknowledgement; it demands financial, technological, and structural support. Without this, we just keep recycling conversations. Here's the uncomfortable truth: Current international climate frameworks essentially ask African nations to limit their industrial development to solve a crisis they didn't create. This is neo-colonialism dressed in green. We need to demand direct technology transfers, debt cancellation, and compensation for loss and damage should be non-negotiable starting points—not "ambitious goals." In hindsight, African solutions to climate challenges are being overlooked - and sometimes taken away from wrongfully. Traditional ecological knowledge and local adaptation strategies get lip service but minimal funding. This must change. Until we address these power imbalances in global climate politics, climate conferences will remain exercises in 'green theatre' rather than opportunities for change. In the end, we can't leave protecting the world to environmentalists alone. #COP 📸 Victoria Falls Claire N. Japheth Orieny Francisca Kasuku Winnie Cheche Sam Dindi, HSC

#Day2 at COP29 Azerbaijan highlighted a critical push for equitable climate finance as leaders like UN Secretary-General Guterres called for accessible funding for nations most impacted by climate change. Voices from Kazakhstan to Iraq emphasized socially responsible action, while Türkiye pressed for resilience and preparedness. Azerbaijan’s defense of fossil fuels amid progressive green pledges highlights the complexities ahead. At #Spectreco, we’re transforming these discussions into action, equipping businesses and governments with practical ESG strategies that drive measurable progress. Let’s move from dialogue to impact. [email protected] Faraz Khan MBE | SAJJEED ASLAM | Qudsia Sajjeed | Adamjee Aftab | Andrew Brewer | Jed Linsider | Shaista Ayesha | Farooq Nasir COP29 Life | UNFCCC-WGEO Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) MENA and SA | UNEP-WCMC | United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) | The World Bank | WWF | World Resources Institute | Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) | UNDP | IUCN | Greenpeace | The Climate Reality Project | ICLEI | Reuters | BBC Worldwide News | The Economist | The Guardian | Bloomberg Green | CNBC #COP29 #ClimateFinance #SustainableFuture #ESG #ClimateAction #GreenTransition #GlobalCollaboration #Spectreco #ClimateJustice #NetZero

At COP29 Azerbaijan, Marcelo Behar Senior Advisor at the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, shares insights on what’s ahead for COP 30 in Belém do Pará 🇧🇷 Here are the priorities driving the agenda: 1️⃣ The future of carbon markets 2️⃣ The 10 principles of bioeconomy 3️⃣ The future of energy The key is to keep fostering collaboration among governments, civil society, and the private sector to elevate sustainable actions to new levels. Together, we can create impactful solutions that drive global climate progress. 🌿 #COP29 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Bioeconomy #CarbonMarkets #EnergyTransition #ClimateChange #WBCSD #CollaborationForChange #GlobalClimateGoals #COP30 #Brazil

As the world's eyes turn to #COP29 in Azerbaijan, the resilience of our forests, corals, mangroves, and wetlands hangs by a thread—overlooked by markets that thrive on short-term gains. No technological innovation can replicate the natural systems that sustain our air, water, and soils. World leaders must realize that climate change is merely one consequence of a fractured bond with the Earth. Today, in City AM, Zac Goldsmith and Juan Carlos Jintiach of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities emphasize the need for: 1. Genuine inclusion of Indigenous Peoples voices in COP29 decisions. 2. Financial systems diverting capital from destructive projects that harm nature and climate 3. Subsidy reforms by governments to protect nature. 4. Countries prioritizing economic growth rooted in nature-positive approaches. 🔗 Read more here: As the world's eyes turn to #COP29 in Azerbaijan, the resilience of our forests, corals, mangroves, and wetlands hangs by a thread—overlooked by markets that thrive on short-term gains. No technological innovation can replicate the natural systems that sustain our air, water, and soils. World leaders must realize that climate change is merely one consequence of a fractured bond with the Earth. Today, in City AM, Zac Goldsmith and Juan Carlos Jintiach of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities emphasize the need for: 1. Genuine inclusion of Indigenous Peoples voices in COP29 decisions. 2. Financial systems diverting capital from destructive projects that harm nature and climate. 3. Subsidy reforms by governments to protect nature. 4. Countries prioritizing economic growth rooted in nature-positive approaches. 🔗 Read more here:

🤝Join the Movement for #ClimateAction at #COP29! 🌎 The #COP29_Presidency, under Mukhtar Babayev, has announced a bold new action agenda to enhance #global_climate_efforts. This agenda focuses on fostering #partnerships that go beyond traditional negotiations. 💡Core Focus Areas: ✦ #Energy: Transitioning to sustainable energy sources. ✦ #Finance: Mobilizing funding for climate initiatives. ✦ #Agriculture: Promoting sustainable practices. ✦ #Cities: Building resilient urban environments. ✦ #Climate and #Peace: Linking climate action with peace initiatives. 💡Key Initiatives to Watch: ✦ #Baku Initiative on #ClimateFinance, #Investment, and #Trade (#BICFIT): Aiming to increase investments in climate-friendly projects. ✦ Multisectoral Actions Pathways (#MAP): Developing comprehensive strategies for healthier, resilient cities. ✦ Climate Finance Action Fund (#CFAF): Targeting support for developing nations to handle climate impacts effectively. 👍At #UrjanovaC, we align with this vision. Our innovative #carbon_capture technologies are designed to assist industries in reducing #emissions and contributing to global #sustainability goals. As discussions on the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (#NCQG) unfold, it’s crucial that developed nations step up to provide the necessary financial resources. This support is vital for empowering developing countries in their climate efforts. By harnessing #technology, #collaboration, and #dedication, we can make significant strides in combating #climate_change. Let’s work together to create a sustainable future for all! Vikram Vishal | ARNAB DUTTA | Piyali Majumder | Koyel Das | Sujit Gurav | Sahil Gurav | Aryaman Mihir Seth | Suhana Karim | Rajeshwaree B | Anwesha Banerjee