This side event will discuss the global net zero status, reflecting on the UNSG’s Net Zero Progress report, with a focus on subnational governments. We will dive into questions such as: How can good practices be accelerated to align with UN guidelines for credible net zero targets? How can regions exceed national targets to propel climate action? 

Speakers: 

  • Dr. Thomas Hale, Prof., Univ. Oxford 
  • Prof. Angel Hsu, UNC 
  • Nehmat Kaur, Head of Under2 and Subnational Governments, Climate Group 
  • Dr. Takeshi Kuramochi, NewClimate Institute 
  • Catherine McKenna

This side event starts at 18:30 Baku time / 15:30 CET.

COP29: Press conference - Climate Change Performance Index 2025
Venue At this press conference we will release the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025.
Date 20 Nov 2024
Start time 09:00 am

At this press conference we will release the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025. The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)...

COP29: NDC ambition and transitioning away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner
Venue Side event room 3, COP29
Date 14 Nov 2024
Start time 04:45 pm

The COP28 Global Stocktake affirmed the need to transition away from fossil fuels. This side event will show through storytelling and...

COP29: Decarbonisation beyond the value chain: navigating between carbon credits and climate contributions
Venue Side event room 4, COP29
Date 12 Nov 2024
Start time 04:45 pm

Many stakeholders have proposed the “climate contribution” model as an alternative to the outdated offsetting approach. During this...

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