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Researchers from the Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) at the University of Maryland will attend COP29, the UN global climate summit, taking place this year in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 - November 22. The UN Conference of the Parties (COP) brings together world leaders, negotiators, policymakers, climate researchers, climate activists, and the media to discuss the state of global climate change and to advance meaningful climate actions around the world. Focused on meeting the 1.5°C global temperature rise target, the COP conferences allow for knowledge-sharing as countries prepare their next round of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. 

The CGS delegation will share our latest research on climate trends, policies, and solutions to advance transformative and sustainable climate action.

CGS attendees this year are Acting Director Ryna Cui, Assistant Research Director Jiehong Lou, and Assistant Research Professor Mengye Zhu. In addition to participating in and hosting several events at COP29, CGS will also launch several new research reports on global climate data and policy trends. 

Events

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.

Livestream here!

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. 

Livestream here!

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 | 2:30 - 5:00 PM AZT (GMT+4)

Location: Biosphere 3 Pavilion, 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.

Launches

Throughout COP29, CGS will launch several new research products. Check back in to learn more and download the reports!

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