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COP29 Day 3 Summary: 13th November 2024

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On Day 3 of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, global leaders pushed for stronger climate cooperation, with discussions centering on several significant developments. Debate intensified over the New Collaborative Quantified Goal (NCQG), with G77 countries and China voicing concerns about its implications for future climate finance. Brazil made a notable sustainability pledge, adding momentum to the talks, while the High Ambition Coalition reaffirmed its commitment to ambitious climate actions, reinforcing the urgency of climate goals. Additionally, a new UN-backed carbon credits scheme was introduced, aimed at helping developing nations build renewable energy infrastructure. These initiatives underscore both the collaborative spirit and the challenges in achieving global climate alignment.

COP29 Summary

New Collaborative Quantified Goal (NCQG)

A central focus of the day’s proceedings was the draft of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance, intended to replace the current $100 billion annual commitment expiring in 2025. Discussions intensified as parties debated the scale and structure of future financial support for developing nations to address climate change, with G77 nations and China voicing their concerns.

The High Ambition Coalition's commitment

The High Ambition Coalition, led by the Marshall Islands, reaffirmed its dedication to ambitious climate action. President Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands expressed optimism about the incoming U.S. administration’s potential role in advancing climate initiatives, despite uncertainties surrounding its future policies.

Brazil's New Targets

Vice President Geraldo Alckmin submitted Brazil’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), committing to a 59-67% reduction in emissions by 2035 compared to 2005 levels as well as outlining comprehensive adaptation strategies.

Progress on Carbon Market Framework

Negotiators achieved a significant milestone by ratifying a framework for trading UN-backed carbon credits between countries. This development, aligning with Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement, aims to establish a standardised international carbon credit market, potentially unlocking substantial climate finance, particularly for developing nations. While some participants such as the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu expressed concerns about the rapid approval process, the agreement is viewed as a pragmatic step toward accelerating carbon market operations.

As COP29 progresses, the outcomes of these discussions will be pivotal in shaping the global response to climate change, determining the adequacy of financial commitments, and setting the trajectory for future international climate policies.

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