Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is set to host the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) from Monday, 11 November 2024.
The conference will review progress and challenges related to key climate treaties, including the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement, to which Malawi is a signatory.
Malawi’s Position Paper for COP29, signed by Secretary for Natural Resources and Climate Change, Yusuf Mkungula, describes the event as crucial for global climate action.
The document outlines discussions on enhancing the implementation of the Paris Agreement, boosting climate mitigation, adaptation, and finance efforts, fostering international cooperation, and addressing critical issues such as loss and damage and climate justice.
“For Malawi, COP29’s outcomes contribute to achieving both the Malawi 2063 Vision and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” the paper states.
As part of its commitment to the UNFCCC, Malawi will engage in multilateral negotiations and seek bilateral support for financial and technical resources to implement climate related projects.
Past engagements have secured aid for initiatives in weather forecasting, flood warning systems, agricultural adaptation, health, and carbon emission reduction across various sectors, including energy and manufacturing.
By Peter Makawa, Baku, Azerbaijan
