CGS at COP29

SCALE: Building from the Bottom Up: A conversation with subnational leaders on step change for the climate through multilevel action

Wednesday, November 13 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM AZT (GMT+4)

Location: UNFCCC Global Climate Action Zone, Blue Zone, Baku Stadium

Join SCALE for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities that cities, states, and regions face in developing and delivering on 1.5-aligned, climate-resilient goals and implementation plans.

Driving Ambitious Climate Goals: Leveraging All-of-Society Action for the U.S. 2035 NDC

Thursday, November 14 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM AZT (GMT+4)

Location: America Is All In Action Center, Blue Zone, Baku Stadium

CGS Speaker: Ryna Cui

Join CGS at COP29 to discover how leadership and action from all sectors and levels of U.S. society are critical to implementing an ambitious 2035 U.S. NDC.

From the Ground Up: Leading climate ambition through coordinated multi-level action and data-driven policy

Saturday, November 16 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM AZT (GMT+4)

Location: America Is All In Action Center, Blue Zone, Baku Stadium

CGS Speaker: Ryna Cui

This event will delve into the power of an all-of-society approach to drive greater ambition in the new NDC cycle and to fast-track climate action. 

NDCs for Net-Zero: Country ambition and strategies assessment 

Monday, November 18 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM AZT (GMT+4)

Location: SFOC Pavilion, Blue Zone, Baku Stadium

CGS Speaker: Ryna Cui

This event will explore tailored emissions pathways for achieving net zero with a focus on sectoral reductions and opportunities.

Subnational Climate Action – A Civil Society Dialogue among China, Europe, and The United States

Wednesday, November 20 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM AZT (GMT+4)

Location: Solutions Pavilion, I14, Area E, Blue Zone, Baku Stadium

CGS Speakers: Ryna Cui and Jiehong Lou

Hosted by Peking University, iGDP, CGS, and E3G, this event will discuss the importance of subnational approaches and collaborations in shaping the 2035 NDCs to keep global temperature rise below 1.5°C.

Official side event: International Climate Research Driving Strengthened NAPs and NDCs

Thursday, November 21 | 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM AZT (GMT+4)

Location: Side Event 5, Zone B, Blue Zone, Baku Stadium

CGS Speakers: Ryna Cui

This official UNFCCC side event hosted by Cornell University, the University of Leeds, and CGS will feature experts from leading institutions, as well as government and NGO officials, to examine the importance of cutting-edge research in advancing robust international climate targets and driving higher climate ambition and action.

Enhancing Global Ambition for 2035: Assessment of High-Ambition Country Pathways

The Center for Global Sustainability's new report outlines high-ambition pathways for major emitting countries, suggesting a potential 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. compared to just 7% by 2030 under current NDCs.

Growing Strong, Growing Green, Growing Renewables: Tripling Renewables and Doubling the Pace of Efficiency Improvement by 2030 in Indonesia

A report from Landscape Indonesia and CGS shows Indonesia can meet climate goals and grow its economy with renewables, but reforms and investments are needed to reduce coal reliance.

Carbon Dioxide Removal Policies and Practices in the U.S. and China

A new report by CGS and the Administrative Center for China’s Agenda 21 analyzes CDR strategies in the U.S. and China, highlighting gaps in climate policies and the need for localized solutions.