Events at COP29

Overview

The FAIRR Initiative is delighted to be hosting and participating in several events at the 29^th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-22 November 2024.  

Who is attending?

We will have a FAIRR presence in Baku from 14-21 November 2024.  

For questions, please contact Lucrezia Tincani, Head of Policy Programmes.

Events

FAIRR Co-hosted Event: Realigning Food Finance with Climate and Nature Goals

Tuesday, 19 November | 12:00-13:00 (AZT) | WWF Pavilion (Blue Zone pass needed)

This event co-hosted by FAIRR and WWF focuses on leveraging sustainable finance for agricultural transition. The agri-food sector is pivotal in addressing climate change, food security, and sustainable development. Transitioning to sustainable agriculture is vital for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving biodiversity, and ensuring resilient food systems. This panel discussion will discuss how harmful subsidies can be repurposed, to better realign public finance towards sustainable agriculture. The event will also explore the role of sustainable finance in supporting the agri-food sector's transition, focusing on ESG risks and opportunities.  

Moderator:

• Lasse Bruun, Climate & Food Director, UN Foundation 

Speakers 

• Claire McConnell, Food & Ag Policy Advisor, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) 

• Damian Fleming, Forest Practice Deputy Lead, WWF

• Dr. Helena Wright, Director of Policy, FAIRR Initiative

• Dr. Shingo Kimura, Principal Natural Resources & Agriculture Specialist, Asian Development Bank

Register here (in person only)

FAIRR Co-hosted Event: Agri-Food Finance & Enabling Policies to Drive Climate Action

Friday, 15 November | 15:00-16:30 (AZT) | Side Event Room 2 (Blue Zone pass needed)

This event co-hosted by FAIRR and other partners brings together policymakers, investors and NGOs to explore how countries are working to systematically change money flows within the agri-food sector. Part 1 of the panel discussion will focus on the importance of repurposing and realigning harmful subsidies towards sustainable practices, and the pricing mechanisms needed to reduce emissions and hidden costs in the food systems. Part 2 is related to Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement, calling for diverse non-market cooperation to accelerate climate action – namely how innovative co-investments such as the Good Food Finance Network can deliver benefits of trade, finance, innovation, and data, to local human development and make food systems climate resilient. Amongst the means of implementation discussed will be climate finance, cooperative approaches (market and non-market instruments) and enhancing international cooperation.    

Moderator:

• Danielle Nierenberg, President, FoodTank

Speakers: 

• Mike Terungwa, CCI/GFFN

• Myra Jackson, UN Representative, Earth Law Centre 

• Nigerian Ministry of Environment representative 

• Patricia Fuller, President, IISD 

• Trinto Mugangu, COP29 Climate Advisor, African Climate Action Initiative 

• Willem Branten, Public Affairs, TAPP Coalition  

• Zitouni Ould-Dada PhD, Senior Advisor, FAIRR Initiative 

Register here (in-person only)