Government and business leaders come together to accelerate climate action before COP29
- 7 November 2024
Government and business leaders have come together to accelerate climate action ahead of COP29. The gathering, hosted by Business for Nature and the UN Global Compact, brought together CEOs, government ministers, and other stakeholders to discuss how to increase ambition and collaboration on climate change.
The event was held in London on 7 November 2024, and was attended by over 100 people. Speakers included:
- Alok Sharma, President of COP26
- Nigel Topping, UN High-Level Climate Action Champion
- Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
- Jeremy Smith, CEO of Business for Nature
In his opening remarks, Alok Sharma said: “We are at a critical point in the fight against climate change. We need to accelerate action and increase ambition if we are to keep the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees alive. This event is an important opportunity to bring together government and business leaders to discuss how we can work together to achieve this.”
Nigel Topping said: “Business has a vital role to play in tackling climate change. They can reduce their own emissions, invest in renewable energy, and advocate for policies that support climate action. This event is an opportunity for businesses to show their leadership on climate change and to work with governments to accelerate progress.”
Christiana Figueres said: “We need to see a fundamental shift in the way that we think about climate change. It is not a problem for the future, but a problem that we need to address now. This event is an opportunity for us to come together and to develop the solutions that we need to build a more sustainable future.”
Jeremy Smith said: “Business for Nature is committed to working with businesses and governments to accelerate climate action. We believe that businesses have a vital role to play in tackling climate change, and we are committed to supporting them in their efforts.”
The event was part of a series of events that Business for Nature is hosting in the lead up to COP29. The next event will be held in New York on 14 November 2024.
COP29
COP29 will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 6 to 17 November 2024. The conference will be the 29th annual meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The UNFCCC is the international treaty that was adopted in 1992 to address climate change. The treaty sets out a framework for international cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
COP29 will be an important opportunity for governments, businesses, and other stakeholders to come together and to accelerate climate action. The conference will be focused on implementing the Paris Agreement, which was adopted at COP21 in 2015.
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and to pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The agreement also sets out a goal of increasing the ability of countries to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
COP29 is expected to be attended by over 20,000 people, including government ministers, business leaders, and civil society representatives. The conference will be an important opportunity to take stock of progress on climate change, and to develop new strategies for accelerating action.
Government and business leaders come together to accelerate climate action before COP29
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