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UK Priorities for COP29
11 November 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the UK's priorities for COP29, focusing on climate change and environmental challenges.
Action Requested
The UK aims to restore its position as a global leader on climate action by working with international partners to support decarbonisation globally. The UK will focus on three key areas: enhancing climate finance, accelerating progress towards existing commitments, and aligning actions on nature, forests, biodiversity, and pollution.
Key Facts
- Global temperatures continue to rise, posing threats across security, resilience, health, the economy, and international partnerships.
- COP28 in Dubai highlighted a need for emissions to fall by 43% by 2030 versus the current projection of 2%, with climate finance needing to increase at least fivefold.
- COP29 will be hosted by Azerbaijan in Baku from 11 to 22 November, presenting an opportunity to agree on a new finance goal replacing the $100 billion target.
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