🇸🇪 COP29: AFRY is part of the Swedish delegation at this year’s most important climate conference
The direction is set, but we are moving too slow.
We believe that it is more important than ever to stick to ambitious climate goals and actions as well as to showcase tangible solutions to the climate crisis.
As part of the Business Sweden delegation, AFRY will attend the COP29 conference in Baku and host events, engage with peers, decision-makers and experts on subjects closely linked to how we can accelerate the sustainability transition.
Officially known as the Conference of the Parties, COP is the most significant global conference on climate change and the main decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
This year, on 11-22 November, Azerbaijan is hosting the 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29). Heads of state, negotiators, ministers, and mayors, along with climate activists, businesses, and representatives of civil society met to seek renewed solidarity between countries, and to deliver on the Paris Agreement.
At COP29, the spotlight will be on climate finance, with trillions of dollars needed to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions and safeguard lives and livelihoods from the escalating impacts of climate change.
This conference is also a pivotal moment for countries to unveil their updated national climate action plans under the Paris Agreement, due by early 2025. These plans, if executed effectively, aim to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and serve as investment strategies to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
“There is no silver bullet. However, with the technology available today, we can decarbonise 80% of our energy system. It is time to scale the solutions at hand and ensure a just transition for all. At AFRY, we are committed to being part of the solution, working together with businesses and policymakers to make it happen. As we approach COP29, the urgency to act has never been greater. This global conference is a pivotal moment for driving ambitious climate action and securing the necessary resources for adaptation and mitigation. AFRY’s presence at COP29 underscores our dedication to leading the charge in sustainable development and collaborating on innovative solutions to combat climate change.”
The AFRY COP29 delegation consist of Henrik Tegnér, EVP Strategy and Sustainability, and Andrea Giesecke, Head of Sustainability Communication and PR.
During the conference, AFRY’s delegation will participate in several events in collaboration with Business Sweden and others. All of the events will be hybrid sessions that will be broadcast on the Business Sweden livestream (unless stated otherwise) and can be found below.
AFRY’s events during COP29
All our events will be broadcast on the Business Sweden livestream.
From innovation to impact: scaling technology for climate action, with Henrik Tegnér
Wednesday 13 November, 7:00-7:40 AM (CET)
Round table: Decarbonising cities, with Henrik Tegnér (will not be broadcasted)
Thursday 14 November, 8:30-10:00 AM (CET)
A year after COP28: unpacking the energy transition and what’s next, with Henrik Tegnér
Friday 15 November, 7:00-7.40 AM (CET)
Panel session on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, with Henrik Tegnér
Saturday 16 November, 12:00-12:40 PM (CET)
Originally published on 1 November by AFRY.
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