Geneva, 11 November 2024 - At COP29, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will emphasize the critical need to align climate finance, trade, and investment to build resilience, particularly for the world's most climate-vulnerable economies. In the face of growing global climate challenges, UNCTAD will highlight strategies that support climate objectives while also creating sustainable economic opportunities for developing nations.
UNCTAD's Trade and Investment House, in partnership with the Export and Investment Promotion Agency of Azerbaijan (AZPROMO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and the International Trade Centre (ITC), will host discussions on key climate issues, including equitable climate finance, carbon markets, and the responsible management of energy transition minerals.
Key initiatives at COP29: