COP29 Daily Bulletin: Global pathways to green cities and coastal areas

Global pathways to green cities and coastal areas, and important actions at COP29
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Day 5: What we are looking forward to today

In-person Event in Baku

Global Pathways to Green Cities and Coastal Areas: A Vision for Ocean Health, Climate Resilience, and Community Justice

15 November, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Extreme Hangout Pavilion (Green Zone)

Org: Young Environmentalists Programme Trust and Association of Professional Social Workers and Development Practitioners (APSWDP)

Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Yesterday, the Island Innovation team met with Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment of Saint Kitts and Nevis and other representatives of the Government to discuss the upcoming Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS) in 2025.

 

The meeting centred on shared goals and strategic priorities for the summit, with an emphasis on how Saint Kitts and Nevis, a nation deeply committed to youth engagement and their 7 pillars: the Sustainable Island State Agenda (SISA), is playing a leading role in advancing sustainability dialogues for island nations globally.

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At the United Nations General Assembly, Saint Kitts & Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew announces #GSIS2025

In-person event: The Global Sustainable Islands Summit has been officially announced! Island Innovation and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis will be co-hosting the 2nd edition of the in-person event in May 2025 in Saint Kitts and Nevis (Caribbean).

We will be gathering renowned professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to address pressing challenges confronting island communities, focusing on Water Sustainability & Energy Nexus, Agricultural Resilience & Climate Adaptation and Climate-Health Interactions & Geothermal Energy.

Use the exclusive code “COP29” to get a discount (-$75) on your extra-early bird ticket, valid until the end of COP29 (November 30th)!

Statement on COP29 by Leaders of the Organisation of African Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)

This is the OACPS COP29 LEADERS STATEMENT: The Event was held in the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion this week and attended by OACPS Leaders from the 79 member countries and 6 regions of the Organisation of African Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS).

 

“We demand urgent global action on climate change, that acknowledges climate justice and historical responsibility. Our 79 countries, representing over 1.5 billion people are custodians and stewards of large parts of the Ocean and tropical Forests, which are the lungs of our Blue Planet. We have an important role to play but we are also on the frontline of the escalating climate crisis, suffering the brunt and bearing some of the heaviest of burdens, and yet contributing just 2% of the global greenhouse gas emissions.

 

The recent catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean, droughts and floods across Southern and Eastern Africa regions, as well as Tropical Cyclones Judy, Kevin, and Lola in the Pacific, are testament to the devastating, lived experiences that are wreaking havoc on our lives, livelihoods, and on our economies and long-term sustainable development prospects and aspirations.”

More photos from yesterday at COP29

Today at COP29, we turn our focus to the intersection of climate change, energy, and peace. The events of the day are set against a backdrop of increasing recognition of how climate change exacerbates conflicts and human insecurity. The COP29 presidency aims to ensure that discussions not only address climate mitigation but also consider the broader implications for peace and recovery in vulnerable regions.

One of the day’s standout initiatives is the COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge, a bold commitment to increase global energy storage capacity to 1,500 gigawatts by 2030—a sixfold increase from 2022 levels. Additionally, the pledge calls for the development and enhancement of over 80 million kilometres of grid infrastructure by 2040. This substantial infrastructure push aims to strengthen energy security and reliability across the globe, including in remote island regions, enabling reliable access to sustainable energy sources and enhancing resilience against climate impacts.

News And Key Insights

Today's island events at COP29

The Island Voices @ COP29 is also a platform to share information about island-related events during COP29. Here are some of today’s island related events:

Barbados investment plan for prosperity and resilience from paper to practice

15 November, 9:00-10:30 AM (Baku)
Location: CARICOM Pavilion

What does mitigation ambition mean for SIDS?

15 November, 1:00-2:30 PM (Baku)
Location: Special Event Room – Buta, Area B
Org: UNFCCC. Regional Collaboration Centre Bangkok, RCC Asia and Pacific

Green skills for the future: why younger generations are central to the net zero transition

15 November, 2:00-3:00 PM (Baku)
Location: Extreme Hangout Pavilion
Org: Extreme Hangout, PwC

Paving the Way for a Just Energy Transition in Maldives

15 November, 5:30 AM-6:45 PM (Baku)
Location: International Solar Alliance (ISA) Pavilion
Org: Asian Development Bank, Government of Maldives, International Solar Alliance

The Energy Opportunity: An Optimal Caribbean Transition Scenario

15 November, 3:30-4:30 PM (Baku)
Location: CARICOM Pavilion
Org: RMI

If you have relevant COP29 updates or announcements, please contact us via [email protected], and we’ll be happy to share them (keeping in mind we have to limit promotional content).

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