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2024 November 11 - 2024 November 22

WBA at UNFCCC COP29

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The Conference of the Parties (COP), is held annually, with the Presidency rotating between the five recognised UN regions. This year, Azerbaijan has been selected as the Presidency of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), to be hosted in Baku this November. Azerbaijan has a strong track record of hosting international events and has chosen Baku Stadium as the venue for COP29.

As an official observer to the UNFCCC process, the World Bioenergy Association plays a prominent role in advocacy for bioenergy technologies and solutions at the annual gathering of the Conference of the Parties (COP)’s. We have been engaging with the international climate community since our inception.

In that regard, WBA is pleased to announce our participation in the following activities at the upcoming COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan during 11 – 22 November, 2024. WBA Executive Director, Bharadwaj Kummamuru, will be traveling to Baku to participate and share our knowledge on the development of the bioenergy sector and its contribution to climate mitigation.

14 November

Business Investment and Philanthropy Climate Platform, COP29 Blue Zone

The Platform will unite leaders from business, finance and philanthropic organizations to drive action towards achieving Paris Agreement. Bharadwaj Kummamuru will participate in the event and share insights on bioenergy solutions in mitigtating climate change.

15 November

South Clean Stove Cooperation Conference, COP29 Blue Zone

The session on South South Cooperation will highlight the citical role of clean cooking solutions across emerging economies in Africa and Asia. A new clean stove program is planned to be announced. Bharadwaj Kummamuru will deliver a statement on the progress of bioenergy projects in Africa and India in providing clean cooking solutions including equipment and fuels.

Agri Food Systems Summit Hackathon, Baku Marriott Hotel

Bharadwaj Kummamuru will lead the discussion on improving existing relations between energy and feed production as deployment bioenergy solutions is scaled. The session will explore the challenges - policy, finance, technology, communication - that hinder greater interaction among energy and food systems and how the benefits of the energy transition can trickle across the entire agro – biomass – energy value chain.

Global Biofuels Alliance, Pavilion Space, COP29 Blue Zone

As an invited guest to the Global Biofuels Alliance, Bharadwaj Kummamuru will paticipate in discussions surrounding bioethanol development, sustainability assessements and scaling up biofuel deployment around the world.

16 November

Official Side Event: RE Transformation, from tripling to 100%, COP29 Blue Zone

Building on the success of COP28, where the global target to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 was formally agreed upon, this side event at COP29 will explore the next steps towards achieving 100% renewable energy across all sectors. Bharadwaj Kummamuru will present the development of bioenergy around the orld and its role in the global energy transformation. He will also be moderating the side event.

17 November

World Climate Summit, Baku Convention Centre

Bharadwaj Kummamuru will participate at the World Climate Summit in Baku on 17 November. The 15th edition of World Climate Summit 2024 aims to significantly strengthen the impact of public-private sector cooperation to achieve the policies, innovations and investments required in the real economy to reach 2030 transition targets and a net-zero and nature-positive world by 2050.

The WBA delegation also has numerous bilateral engagements and look forward to new conversations in Baku. To get in touch, please contact us at bharadwaj.v.kummamuru@worldbioenergy.org or +46 76 71 59 785.

We look forward to meeting you in Baku!

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