The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) convened in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11th to 22nd, 2024. This significant gathering brought together over 65,000 participants, including policymakers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society representatives. The primary focus of COP29 was to accelerate progress towards the goals outlined in the Paris Agreement and to develop tangible solutions to address the pressing global climate challenges.
Key Outcomes:
Climate Finance: Adoption of a new (there is information on 1.3 billion USD too )$300 billion annual target for climate finance by 2035 and the launch of the Baku to Belém Roadmap to scale up financing.
Adaptation: Launch of the Baku Adaptation Roadmap and continued development of global adaptation indicators.
Loss and Damage: Operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, with financing set to begin in 2025.
Article 6 Mechanisms: Full operationalization of carbon market mechanisms under the Paris Agreement.
Gender and Climate: Extension of the Lima Work Programme on Gender for another decade to integrate gender considerations into climate policies.
Transparency: Recognition of the first submissions under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF).
The Lesotho delegation, led by His Excellency Nthomeng Majara, Deputy Prime Minister of Lesotho, actively participated in the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The delegation included a distinguished technical team head-ed by the Honorable Mrs. Maphakamile Xingwana, Principal Secretary.
A key highlight of Lesotho’s participation was a keynote address delivered by the Deputy Prime Minister at a dedicated Climate Mobility side event. This significant engagement provided a valuable platform for Lesotho to:
Advance its climate change agenda: This encompassed a multifaceted approach, encompassing adaptation strategies, mitigation measures, and the development of long-term climate action plans.
Foster collaboration: The event facilitated valuable interactions with other nations, international organizations, and key stakeholders.
Mobilize resources: Lesotho actively sought to secure critical financial and tech-nical support for its climate action initiatives.
Share knowledge and expertise: The delegation actively participated in knowledge-sharing sessions, contributing valuable insights and experiences to the global cli-mate discourse.
Next COP
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held in Belém, Brazil, from November 10th to 21st, 2025.
