Today, November 16th 2024, marks the sixth day of the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) , which takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan. Today’s main theme centers around Science, Technology, and Digitalisation in relation to climate action. For the first time in COP history, the conference is hosting a dedicated Digitalisation Day, underscoring the crucial role of digital technologies in addressing the climate crisis.
Digital innovations offer immense potential to accelerate climate action, from improving energy efficiency to enabling more accurate climate modeling and data analysis. Yet, the rapid adoption of these technologies also poses challenges, contributing to increased energy consumption and the generation of e-waste. Striking the right balance between harnessing the benefits of digital transformation and minimizing its environmental footprint is essential.
A key moment in today’s discussions is a high-level roundtable focusing on the pivotal role of digitalisation in combating climate change. This event will also feature the launch of a new Declaration, aimed at fostering global collaboration for a sustainable digital future that aligns with climate goals. Participants will explore how digital solutions can be scaled responsibly, ensuring that technology becomes a key ally in the fight against climate change.
Today’s events span a diverse range of discussions, technical sessions, and collaborative dialogues, emphasizing the multi-faceted nature of climate action. The agenda includes:
- AILAC Group Daily coordination meeting
- TUNGO Trade Union Non-Governmental Organizations
- International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change
- YOUNGO (Youth NGOs) Spokes
- RINGOs Daily Coordination Meetings (Research and Independent NGOs)
- BINGO (Business and Industry NGOs) Daily Coordination Briefings
- Women & Gender Daily Coordination Meetings
- High-Level Roundtable on Green Digital Action
- Strengthening Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development in Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs): Challenges and Opportunities
- Strengthening Capacities to Mainstream Human Mobility into National Adaptation Plans
- Farmers Daily Coordination Meeting
- Ministerial Meeting on Empowering Interregional Partnerships for Circular Economy Transition: Towards a Climate Resilient and Sustainable Future via Resource-Efficiency (RESCUE)
- ENGO-CAN Daily Coordination Meeting
- World Benchmarking Alliance: Assessing Companies’ Transition Plans
- Multilateral Assessment Working Group – SBI 2d – Part II – Mandated Event
- Human Rights-based Approach in Climate Action: Unlocking the ‘What,’ ‘Why,’ and ‘How’
- Harnessing Technology & Innovation for NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) Implementation
- BTR Clinics: ETF (Enhanced Transparency Framework) Reporting Tools
- World’s Space Leaders Summit
- ProVeg e.V.: All Eyes on COP 30—Why Tackling Food Systems is Crucial
- Ambitious Ocean-Based Action: UN-Oceans Support to States, Including in the Context of NDCs
- Resilient Food Futures: Agroecology & Climate Finance for Ambitious NDCs 3.0
- Climate Finance in the Global South: Local Funds from Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia
- Innovative Financing in Blue Carbon Ecosystems
- Bridging the Gap: Leveraging Climate Finance for Inclusive Sustainable Development
- Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change
- Protecting Tropical Forests Through Carbon Markets
- High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable on SMEs as Drivers of a Just Transition and a Resilient Green Economy
- Leveraging Climate Finance to Tackle Climate Change in Africa
- How Climate Change Advisory Opinions from International Courts Can Catalyse Climate Action
- Loss and Damage Fund: Opportunities and Challenges for the People of the Global South
- Children and Youth Press Conference
- Disability Caucus Daily Coordination Meeting
- Action on Industry: Scaling Solutions for Innovation in the Industrial Sector
- Brahma Kumaris: Voices of Young Climate Heroes—We are the Present and the Future
- High-Level Event on Strengthening Climate Information and Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems for Increased Resilience
- UNFCCC Climate Data Hub Launch in Partnership with Microsoft
- Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF)
- Article 6.2 Implementation for High Integrity: Updates, Lessons, and Challenges
- Beyond Blending: Climate Finance for Clean Energy and Adaptation in Developing Countries
- Operationalizing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: State of Play and Business Perspectives
- Renewables and Natural Gas Partnership
- Unlocking Access to Climate Finance: Evidence from Family Farmers’ Experiences
- Alternative Innovations Unlocked: Accessing Climate Finance in the Global South
- Adaptation Finance Reimagined: Fresh Perspectives for Lasting Impact
- Capacity Building for Climate Mobility
- Scaling Zero-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Financing Between China, Central Asia, and Beyond
- Climate Technology and Innovation for Resilience Building
- Empowering Farmers: Access to Finance and Innovation for Climate Adaptation and Resilience
- Energy Transition Acceleration Through Stakeholder Engagement in Renewable Gases
- Accelerating Article 6: Generating Demand, Technology, and Finance
- From Policy to Practice: Faith Actors Promoting Locally-Led Adaptation
- Baku Climate Dialogue with Indigenous Peoples
- Renewable Energy Transformation: From Tripling to 100%
- Carbon Credits as a Tool for Net Zero Ambitions
As COP29’s Digitalisation Day unfolds, participants will engage in a comprehensive examination of the intersection between technology and climate. These discussions will inform strategies for a future where digital innovation drives sustainable progress without exacerbating the environmental challenges we face.
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