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International Court of Justice Hearings on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change
The International Court of Justice will issue an advisory opinion on the obligations of States under international law to protect the climate system.
5th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to Develop an International Legally Binding Instrument on Plastic Pollution, Including in the Marine Environment (INC-5)
Despite long hours of difficult negotiations and progress on streamlining ideas and trying to bridge the gap between countries, delegates could not reach agreement on a new treaty to end plastic pollution. They agreed to suspend the session and reconvene in 2025.
COP 29 High-Level Launch of the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action
Water became a priority at COP 29 with the endorsement of the COP 29 Declaration on Water and Climate Action and launch of the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action. In this event, governments shared how they integrate water in their climate strategies, working towards a better future for all.
Buildings Breakthrough for Net Zero and Resilient Buildings: Solutions for Effective Transformation
Deep, impactful connections between natural environments and built environments prompt experts to gather and share perspectives on how Global North and South know-how can be leveraged to create more resilient and equitable communities in face of the intensifying climate crisis.
Transition in the Western Balkans: Empowering SMEs for Net Zero Economy
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the central drivers of sustainable economic growth in the Western Balkans, constituting over 90% of all businesses. And yet, their role in the green transition for the region is rarely recognized.
Ocean Breakthroughs: Towards Resilient Economies and Societies
Launched ahead of COP 28 last year, the Ocean Breakthroughs are pathways covering five key ocean sectors, where accelerated action could deliver up to 35% greenhouse gas emission reduction. This event, taking place on Oceans and Coastal Zones Day at COP 29, showcased progress since Dubai.
Water for Climate Action: Integrating Water Solutions into NDCs and NAPs
With the water cycles behaving erratically worldwide, policymakers and hydrological experts came to the table to explore ways to achieve mitigation and adaptation goals through cross-sectoral collaborations that can turn water challenges into solutions for people and the climate.
Wildlife Protection and Food Systems Transformation: Boosting NDCs for a Greener Future
It is time to rethink the role of wildlife and food transformation in tackling the global climate crisis. From wildlife protection and conservation to innovative policies on food production, this event highlighted policy actions that integrate biodiversity and food systems in country’s climate plans.
NDC Partnership High-Level Event - Leveraging the NDC Partnership's Model to Accelerate Ambitious Climate Action
With the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) just around the corner, the NDC Partnership hosted a high-level event with key policymakers to discuss how its continued work to foster collaboration is creating roadmaps to achieve ambitious climate action.