IFC at COP29

COP29 will take place from November 11 – 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held on November 11 – November 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

As part of the World Bank Group delegation at COP29, IFC will showcase its efforts to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, resilient and inclusive growth in emerging markets. Please watch this space for the upcoming schedule of events, new research and important announcements IFC plans to make at the summit.

IFC's Schedule of Events at COP29 (tentative and subject to change)

All events are in Azerbaijan (AZT/GMT+4) timezone.


Enabling and Accelerating the Decarbonization of Hard-to-Abate Sector in Emerging Markets

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 5:00pm - 5:45 pm (GMT+4) (see local time)

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the conversation on industrial decarbonization in emerging markets. Join industry, financial, and government leaders as they discuss the challenges and innovative strategies to achieve impactful results and meet the targets of the Paris Agreement.


Scaling EMDE Financial Markets’ Climate Transition

Thursday, November 14, 2024, 10:00am - 10:45 am (GMT+4) (see local time)

This event will cover the roles that banks, funds and regulators play in accelerating the climate transition. Learn how IFC’s partner financial institutions have been providing private sector finance at scale in Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs), but also how they have been preparing for the opportunities and risks brought on by climate change.


Enabling Green Hydrogen in Emerging Markets

Saturday, November 16, 2024, 5:00pm – 5:45pm (GMT+4) (see local time)

While the business case for green hydrogen faces some challenges, there are opportunities for the discerning investor in emerging markets, and the climate benefits are unmatched. Our panel will take stock of the status and explore some key topics such as: What kind of projects are likely to succeed? What are project developers experiencing? How are policies and regulatory trends shaping the developments?


Inaction Costs Us All: How the Private Sector Can Lead on Climate-Health Nexus

Monday, November 18, 2024, 3:00pm – 3:45pm (GMT+4) (see local time)

The event will bring together leaders from the pharmaceutical, investment, and philanthropic sectors to examine the intersection of climate change, health, and human capital. Discussions will focus on climate-related health challenges, decarbonization, and technologies, highlighting the private sector's crucial role in fostering innovation, resilience and overall well-being..


Using Climate Financing to Enhance Water Conservation through Precision Irrigation

Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 10:00am – 10:45am (GMT+4) (see local time)

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the transformative potential of precision irrigation in achieving climate resilience, regenerative agriculture, and food and nutrition security. The panelists will also discuss the role of climate finance in scaling the use of this cutting-edge technology.


Road to Zero Emissions; Innovations in Electrifying Mass Transit Bus Systems

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 11:00am – 11:45am (GMT+4) (see local time)

In this electrifying session, industry leaders reveal groundbreaking insights on transforming public mass transit bus systems to combat global warming. Learn from experts about innovations and challenges in scaling electric mass transit in developing countries and driving the global decarbonization and inclusive mobility agenda.


Greening Affordable Housing Affordably

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 2:00pm – 2:45pm (GMT+4) (see local time)

Join us for an introduction to the groundbreaking work underway to adapt EDGE, IFC’s green building certification platform, to finance and certify self-built affordable housing through leading local financial institutions. Using solar energy and resource efficiency, green self-build housing results in reduced resource constraints on local grids and lowers operational costs for cash-strapped families. This model has significant opportunity to scale globally beyond the pilot cases in India.


Stories of Impact

Blogs & Op-Eds from COP28

 
  • COP28: the hard work starts now (English | Español)
    - by Jamie Fergusson, IFC
  • Sustainable agriculture: the pivotal role of small farmers (English | Español)
    - by Wagner Albuquerque de Almeida, IFC
  • Women must be at the forefront of climate solutions (English Español)
    - by Amy Luinstra, IFC
  • Water – towards Sustainability (and beyond…) (English | Español)
    - by Sumeet Thakur, Global Head of Cities, Water, and Waste, IFC
  • Decarbonizing industry is essential for a sustainable and resilient future (English | Español)
    - by Femi Akinrebiyo, IFC
  • Energy: Stop wasting money on damaging practices (English Español)
    - by Diep Nguyen-van Houtte, IFC
  • The private sector: a key ally in the fight against climate change (English Español)
    - by Jamie Fergusson, IFC

IFC Dispatches from COP28

Contacts

Jennifer Bisping
Communications Lead, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Türkiye
Vienna
+43 (1) 217-0588
Morgan Graham
Communications Lead, Climate Business
Washington D.C.
+1 (202) 304-4771
Nadezda (Nadya) Nikiforova
Communications Officer, Climate Business
+1 (202) 469-0039