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Introduction

The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP 29, is scheduled to convene in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 November to 22 November 2024.

Building on the momentum from COP 28, scheduled for November 30 to December 12, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), COP 29 aims to be a "stand and deliver" conference, as emphasized by UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell. The conference seeks to unite global leaders to move beyond pledges and focus on tangible implementation, translating insights from the first Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement into enhanced climate action. By prioritizing ambitious measures and ensuring necessary support mechanisms are in place, COP 29 aspires to accelerate the transition towards a low-emission and climate-resilient world. Countries are expected to adjust their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to align with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, preferably 1.5°C, compared to pre-industrial levels.

This is a collection of content produced for COP29 by the Disaster Risk Reduction community.

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Documents and publications

Unlocking adaptation finance in emerging market and developing economies

This note aims to contribute to the policy dialogue on scaling up adaptation finance across Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs).
Update

COP 29: IFRC will target dangerous heat in 100 cities with global resilience programme

The Global Climate Resilience Platform aims to reach 100 million people in 100 cities by 2027. This would include heat-action plans, shock-responsive social protection, and nature-based solutions that help communities adapt and reduce risks.
Red Cross / Red Crescent Climate Centre
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Update

Climate adaptation in ports: A global imperative for resilience

As climate change accelerates, ports around the world face significant risks from rising sea levels, extreme weather events and increasing temperatures. The disruption of trade flows can have cascading effects on global supply chains.
Global Center on Adaptation
Aerial drone view of a beautiful beach on Lombok Island, Indonesia
Blog
Sergio Vallesi

Solutions for vanishing coastlines: Adapting to coastal erosion in Small Island Developing States

In response to coastal erosion, island nations must rapidly deploy effective and scalable adaptation solutions that utilize nature, community participation, and innovative technologies.
Cover
Documents and publications

The state of the world’s children 2024: The future childhood in a changing world

This report examines three megatrends that will impact children's lives up to 2050: demographic shifts, the climate and environmental crises, and frontier technologies. It recommends three leverage point across the megatrends to improve outcomes.
Children in Monrovia, Liberia
Update

Challenging future projected for children in 2050 in world transformed by extreme climate crises, population shifts, and tech disparities

UNICEF’s 2024 report highlights how demographic change, climate crises, and technologies advances will shape children’s futures, calling for urgent action on education, climate resilience, and safe technology to ensure a better world for children by 2050.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Students in Nepal examine a hazard-related mural at their school
Update

Five steps to insure a safe future for climate-vulnerable communities

By addressing gaps in insurance affordability, accessibility, and awareness, the Asia and Pacific region can improve financial protection against catastrophic climate risks and support sustainable development.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Research briefs

Global glacier melt: Major mass loss expected by 2100

A new study provides the most comprehensive projections to date, projecting the future of over 200,000 glaciers - excluding those in Greenland and Antarctica - under the newest climate scenarios.
ETH Zurich
Update

Unlocking climate resilience: a new taxonomy for sustainable investment

Building climate resilience is crucial for sustainable finance amid escalating climate impacts, especially in Asia. The Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy (CBRT) could unlock up to $3 trillion in investments by 2030, guiding sustainable finance decisions
BNP Paribas Asset Management
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Documents and publications

Climate change and education playbook: Investing in education and skills for climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific

This publication explores how climate change impacts education systems in Asia and the Pacific. It underscores the need for investing in climate-resilient school facilities and integrating climate action in basic, secondary, and higher education

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