Question and Answer.. Climate Conference COP29

Arab Weather - The "United Nations Climate Change Conference" (COP 29) brings together the states parties to the "United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change" with thousands of experts, journalists, climate activists, and representatives of companies and non-governmental organizations.

The conference will be held from 11 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Below is a review of the questions and topics related to the human rights challenges and concerns associated with this conference:

• Why is the climate crisis a human rights crisis?

The climate crisis threatens basic human rights such as life, housing, food and water. Many vulnerable groups suffer, and economic and social gaps are widening as a result of climate change.

• What are the human rights risks associated with COP29?

Fossil fuels are a major source of pollution, exacerbating the climate crisis and leading to rising rates of disease. Although climate agreements call for reducing reliance on them, progress has been limited so far.

• How do Azerbaijan's plans to expand fossil fuel production conflict with the goals of the Paris Agreement?

Despite its investments in renewable energy, Azerbaijan relies on oil and gas, putting its plans at odds with global climate goals.

• How important is human rights scrutiny in financing climate change efforts at COP29?

Human rights auditing helps ensure that climate finance for developing countries is transparent, participatory, sustainable and respects human rights.

• Why is meaningful participation of civil society and indigenous peoples essential for successful outcomes?

The participation of civil society representatives and indigenous peoples is essential to ensure scrutiny of government actions and to achieve ambitious and successful outcomes at COP29, by providing a safe environment for free policy discussion.

• Have previous climate conferences restricted civil society participation?

Yes, civil society has often suffered from restrictions on freedom of participation and expression at previous climate conferences.

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