LeadIT at COP29

The 29^th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11th to 22nd November. LeadIT’s delegation will be on-site organising and contributing to events on industry transition topics.

About COP

COP29 formally opens on 11 November, with the World Leaders Climate Action Summit taking place on 12–13 November. Here, leaders will make national statements to demonstrate how their countries are advancing the Paris Agreement. Final COP29 negotiations will take place on 22 November. COP29 has three main priorities: to secure a new climate finance goal, to encourage and facilitate strong and ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs) from all countries to be submitted by February 2025; and to continue to encourage rapid, science-based transition plans away from fossil fuel production in a just and equitable way.

LeadIT events

• Thursday 14 November 10.00 – 11.00

A meeting for LeadIT members will be held in the Blue Zone.  This provides an opportunity for members to reflect on key milestones in the past year and to discuss the LeadIT calendar for the coming 12 months.

This an invite-only event

• Saturday 16 November 17.00 – 17.45

India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) – Road to Belém 

At COP28, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Ulf Kristersson launched the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) as part of the LeadIT initiative. The Prime Ministers committed to return to COP30 in Belém to deliver tangible results under this partnership. With one year to go, this side-event provides an opportunity to take stock on progress made under the India-Sweden ITP and highlight the links to its sister partnership, the Brazil-UK Industry Decarbonisation and Hydrogen Hubs. 

Venue: Swedish Pavilion, Blue Zone (and online)

Watch the live stream

• Wednesday 20 November 14.00 – 16.00

LeadIT Summit Meeting

The LeadIT Summit gathers leading public and private actors to meet at COP to discuss industrial decarbonization and forge plans, policies, and commitments that align heavy industry with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The Summit will be hosted by the Co-Chairs of LeadIT, the Governments of India and Sweden. This year’s Summit will provide an opportunity to present the progress of LeadIT 2.0, launched last year in Dubai, and showcase the actions taken by our member governments and industry leaders. LeadIT’s five years will be highlighted through the release of a Five-Year report, reviewing achievements since its inception at the UN Climate Action Week in 2019, accompanied by testimonials of positive impact from our members.

This an invite-only event.