Analysis of UNFCCC COP29 Decisions
The UNFCCC COP forums, graced annually by world leaders, technical experts, activists, and people from all walks of life provide a perfect platform to reflect on the latest scientific developments, share ideas and challenges, and cultivate consensus to defeat the single-most existential threat to the survival of humanity and the health of the planet – climate change.
Aimed at securing high-level convergences, these dawn-to-dusk negotiations that build on acrossthe-year negotiations and workshop processes, including national and regional consolidation of positions are aimed at shaping a deal that is agreeable to all parties. The divergence and convergence of interests, self-preservation among state parties and power play characterise the negotiations spectrum.
Historical responsibilities that are contested and the business interests of different parties impact the direction and the pace of the negotiations This analysis is premised on the COP29 final Decisions, referencing CCDA XII Outcome statement, Decision AMCEN/SS.X/3 on climate change from the Tenth Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment and the PACJA Position that articulates the overall African civil society standpoints. The analysis underscores the significance of COP29 in securing the climate finance goal under the NCQG to take after the USD.100 billion goal that expires in 2025.
