IFC at COP29

COP29 will take place from November 11 – 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held on November 11 – November 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

As part of the World Bank Group delegation at COP29, IFC will showcase its efforts to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, resilient and inclusive growth in emerging markets. Please watch this space for the upcoming schedule of events, new research and important announcements IFC plans to make at the summit.

IFC's Schedule of Events

Empowering Change: Advancing Gender-Led Innovations for a Climate-Proof Tomorrow
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 12:00pm - 1:00 pm (UTC+4) (see local time)
Climate Action in the Western Balkans – Why? What? How?
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 1:00pm - 1:45 pm (UTC+4) (see local time)
Unlocking Power Markets for Decarbonization
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 5:00pm - 5:45 pm (UTC+4) (see local time)
Scaling EMDE Financial Markets’ Climate Transition
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 10:00am - 10:45 am (UTC+4) (see local time)
From Retail to Wholesale: The Role of Blended Finance in Accelerating the Transition (Registration required)
Thursday, November 14, 2024, 10:45am - 12:15 pm (UTC+4) (see local time)
This is an invitation only event.
The Critical Link: Empowering Utilities for the Energy Transition
Friday, November 15, 2024, 11:00am - 11:45 am (UTC+4) (see local time)
Enabling and Accelerating the Decarbonization of Hard-to-Abate Industries in Emerging Markets
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 9:00am - 9:45 am (UTC+4) (see local time)
Enabling Green Hydrogen in Emerging Markets
Saturday, November 16, 2024, 5:00pm – 5:45pm (UTC+4) (see local time)
Board Directors as Climate Stewards: Charting a Path to Adaptation
Monday, November 18, 2024, 1:00pm – 2:00pm (UTC+4) (see local time)
Inaction Costs Us All: How the Private Sector Can Lead on Climate-Health Nexus
Monday, November 18, 2024, 3:00pm – 3:45pm (UTC+4) (see local time)
Using Climate Financing to Enhance Water Conservation through Precision Irrigation
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 10:00am – 10:45am (UTC+4) (see local time)
Greening Affordable Housing Affordably
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 3:00pm – 3:45pm (UTC+4) (see local time)
Road to Zero Emissions: Innovations in Electrifying Mass Transit Bus Systems
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 11:00am – 11:45am (UTC+4) (see local time)
Green Buildings and Decarbonization of the Construction Sector
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 15:00am – 15:45am (UTC+4) (see local time)

Stories of Impact

Insights & Reports

Press Releases

Videos

Blogs & Op-Eds from COP28

COP28: the hard work starts now (English | Español)
- by Jamie Fergusson, IFC
Sustainable agriculture: the pivotal role of small farmers (English | Español)
- by Wagner Albuquerque de Almeida, IFC
Women must be at the forefront of climate solutions (English | Español)
- by Amy Luinstra, IFC
Water – towards Sustainability (and beyond…) (English | Español)
- by Sumeet Thakur, Global Head of Cities, Water, and Waste, IFC
Decarbonizing industry is essential for a sustainable and resilient future (English | Español)
- by Femi Akinrebiyo, IFC
Energy: Stop wasting money on damaging practices (English | Español)
- by Diep Nguyen-van Houtte, IFC
The private sector: a key ally in the fight against climate change (English | Español)
- by Jamie Fergusson, IFC

IFC Dispatches from COP28

Contacts

Jennifer Bisping

Communications Lead, Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Türkiye

Vienna

+43 (1) 217-0588

JBisping@ifc.org

Morgan Graham

Communications Lead, Climate Business

Washington D.C.

+1 (202) 304-4771

MGraham2@ifc.org

Nadezda (Nadya) Nikiforova

Communications Officer, Climate Business

+1 (202) 469-0039

NNikiforova@ifc.org