COP29: What we want to see happen

It’s the big climate conference of 2024: COP29 is kicking off November 11 – 22,  in Baku, Azerbaijan.

What is COP29?

At COP29, world leaders, scientists, and activists will meet to review how we’re doing on climate goals, set new targets, and figure out how to keep the Paris Agreement on track. The conference is key for coordinating global efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and secure the financial and technical support needed for climate action.

Speaking Out for Unconditional Climate Funding

As a climate organisation, we are often sceptical as to how much impact these conferences have in practice. Yet, they do provide a global stage to advocate for Indigenous rights and highlight critical issues.

We will attend COP29 to spotlight the reality of unconditional climate funding during our talk on November 19th. While billions are pledged for climate action, Indigenous peoples, local communities, and vulnerable groups – those most impacted by the climate, biodiversity, and inequality crises – are still being left out.

Here are the key things we want to see happen at COP29 to change that:

✊🏽 Indigenous peoples, local communities, and especially women must play a central role in shaping and implementing climate programmes.

💰Unconditional climate funding delivered directly to those on the frontline of the climate crisis. It’s time this was a reality, not just a concept discussed by leaders at climate conferences.

🦋 We must tackle climate change and biodiversity together since they are so closely connected.

Drocila, Vice President of our partners AMARNO in Peru.

Amplifying the Role of Indigenous and Local Communities

We want to see highlighted the crucial role of including Indigenous peoples and local communities in global climate policy decisions and the need to channel climate finance directly to those living in rainforests. By collaborating with similar organisations in attendance, we can amplify our message and increase the likelihood of reaching policymakers and funders.

Looking forward, COP30 in Belem, Brazil, holds special significance as it will be hosted in a rainforest nation. This makes it more accessible for Indigenous participants and offers a powerful reminder of why their involvement in climate action is essential.