COP 29 was held in Baku from 11 – 23 November, 2024. Our latest summary, co-produced with the LACLIMA team, focuses on key outcomes under the COP and CMA, shedding light on crucial decisions. The COP 29 outcomes document is available in English, Spanish, French and (soon) Portuguese.

Background:  In the context of the negotiations on the 2024 WIM review and joint report of the WIM ExCom and the Advisory Board of the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage (SNLD), the question has arisen as to whether a single decision could address these two agenda items. In the past, outcomes on the WIM […]

Query: 1. Is it legal to discuss and agree on guidance to the operating entities of the Financial Mechanism under any COP agenda item, in particular in technology agenda items such as the linkage between the technology mechanism and financial mechanism, or must such guidance come from the GEF and GCF agenda items only? 2. […]

Query:  Can the CMA legally mandate institutions, bodies or agencies outside the UNFCCC to report on adaptation action and progress related to relevant thematic targets under the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience?   Summary: Summary of response 

Query: What would be the risks and legal implications if the COP gender agenda item is (or is not) included in the CMA agenda?  This advice is structured as follows: