The report from the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders again shows that climate action is possible, popular, and profitable. The imperative for businesses to take action is clear: we are witnessing rapidly accelerating physical risks from climate change. But the opportunity is clear too: the net zero transition is the economic opportunity of the 21st Century as sectors and industries transform. To succeed we need a concerted ‘whole of society’ approach and to continue building on the groundswell of momentum across the private sector, civil society and governments. I look forward to welcoming all actors to Baku for COP29 Azerbaijan - a critical milestone for businesses and investors to support governments to set investable national climate plans which reap the growth and job-creation benefits of the net-zero transition. -- Nigar Arpadarai, UN Climate Change High-Level Climate Champions for COP29 World Economic Forum UN Climate Change
High-Level Climate Champions
Environmental Services
H.E. Ms. Razan Al Mubarak and Ms. Nigar Arpadarai are the High-Level Climate Champions for #COP28 and #COP29.
About us
At the COP 21 United Nations climate change conference in Paris, governments agreed that mobilizing stronger and more ambitious climate action is urgently required to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. To connect the work of governments with the many voluntary and collaborative actions taken by cities, regions, businesses and investors, nations decided to appoint two Climate Change High-Level Champions. The champions work focuses on two crucial areas: 1. Engage with interested Parties and non-Party stakeholders: This work builds on existing initiatives and supports new and more geographically diverse initiatives. Focus is placed on connecting initiatives and coalitions with national action plans such as nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement. This helps bringing more transparency, with result tracking and lends demonstrable credibility to climate action. 2. Input from the champions efforts to mobilize action helps the secretariat organize technical expert meetings and, in collaboration with the Executive Secretary and the current and incoming Presidents of the Conference of the Parties, coordinate annual high-level events to spur even greater ambition and action.
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Employees at High-Level Climate Champions
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Peter Boyd
Lecturer at Yale School of the Environment; Resident Fellow, Yale Center for Business and the Environment; Founder & CEO of Time4Good
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Nick Hay
Communications consultant, dedicated to boosting climate action, resilience and nature protection. Encouraging ambition and action with Net Zero…
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Alex Godoy-Faúndez
Climate Policy Advisor: Climate Change Council - Chile | WCFIA-HarvardU | R2R-UNFCCC | UNSDSN | ESG Fellow | IPBES & GEO7-UNEP | | Rockefeller…
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Anthony Hobley
Anthony Hobley is an Influencer Deputy Chair, Climate, Risk & Resilience, Howden Group
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At the recent Hamburg Sustainability Conference, Nigar Arpadarai, the UN Climate Change High-Level Climate Champions for COP29, highlighted the pivotal contributions of green start-ups in advancing our climate objectives. She stressed the necessity for enhanced collaboration among policymakers, financiers, project developers, and technical assistance providers to mobilize capital for climate projects. Building upon the initiatives spearheaded by her predecessor, Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, the "Regional Platforms on Climate Projects" under her guidance have successfully curated over 400 investable climate projects globally, attracting nearly 2 billion USD in funding. This monumental effort underscores the thriving business opportunities in green projects and sets a promising stage for further discussions at COP29 Azerbaijan. In addition, Nigar's engagement with key global leaders continued as she met with the State Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany. Their discussions centered on boosting non-state actor involvement and enhancing private sector engagement in upcoming climate actions. As we approach COP29, Nigar's role as the High-Level Champion is instrumental in shaping a sustainable future, emphasizing the role of innovative partnerships and the significant impact of investment in green technologies. Photo credit: Hamburg Sustainability Conference
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We are #hiring for a dynamic and experienced climate action campaign leader to lead #RaceToZero, the world’s largest platform of 14,500+ businesses, financial institutions, public service organisations, cities and regions committed to halving global emissions by 2030. This is a unique opportunity to play a truly transformational role at the heart of global climate action serving under the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, Razan Al Mubarak and Nigar Arpadarai. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gpiUmPg5
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Join us this October 17-18 in Abidjan for our event, "Financing the Maritime Sector in Africa." Organized by the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce with support from the Climate Champions Team, this conference is a crucial platform for discussing innovative financing mechanisms that will transform the maritime sector in line with sustainable and low-emission technologies. Explore our sessions on economic strategies, environmental stewardship, and collaborative solutions that promise to propel Africa's maritime industry into a sustainable future. Don't miss out on shaping the conversation. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gVBgDSJg
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Discover the transformative strategies of over 450 non-state actors in our upcoming online event, "Nature Positive For Climate Action: Case Study Presentation." Launching online on October 14th, details the integration of nature-based solutions into global climate strategies, showcasing efforts from diverse sectors worldwide. Join us to explore these impactful case studies and learn how you can contribute to a resilient and equitable future. Register now to be part of this essential dialogue.
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High-Level Climate Champions reposted this
Member of Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan; UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29; Marketing and Communications/PR Professional.
I am thrilled by the energy and commitment shown at the inaugural Baku Climate Action Week! #BCAW As Azerbaijan prepares to host #COP29 in just 36 days, this week brought together brilliant minds and diverse voices to drive climate action across key sectors. From Just Transition partnerships to climate resilience, zero-emission shipping to AI & tech, greenhouse gas reduction to youth-led green innovation, we covered such a breadth of key issues! My heartfelt thanks to all the speakers, partners, and participants who contributed to a transformative week. Together, we are building a resilient, net-zero, equitable future for Baku, Azerbaijan, and the world. Let’s keep up the momentum towards #COP29! 🌏🌳 #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #WholeOfSociety Malini Mehra Orkhan Mustafayev Sevinj Sarukhanova PMP® Sumaya Gasimova Aretz Saba Fatdai Nathan Cooper Baku Climate Action Week COP29 Azerbaijan Leyla Hasanova
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We're back from New York City and looking back at progress and problem-solving from real economy voices during Climate Week👇 From over $100 billion annually from the world’s largest utilities companies for grid upgrades, to reports that net zero commitments among major companies have increased 20% in 18 months, and #RaceToZero partner members are leading the way on robustness, #CWNYC showed that businesses, investors, cities, regions and civil society continue to mobilize credible climate action. Nigar Arpadarai emphasised the importance of climate-proofing Small and Medium Enterprises, and the critical role of innovative climate solutions through her #COP29ImpactMakers campaign. The opportunity and imperative of continuing that action and investment were also the headline messages of two reports launched: 🌳 'Scaling nature finance now: The opportunity for investors in Brazil and beyond’ 🗯️ 'Whole-of-society rallies to support strong national climate plans’ Read more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVRt8QG4
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Celebrating 15 years of impact, our 2024 #EquatorPrize Award Ceremony on 3 October will celebrate 11 innovative nature-based solutions spearheaded by Indigenous Peoples and local communities from around the 🌍. Under the theme of ‘Nature for Climate Action,’ the Award Ceremony will feature winners in the categories of Nature for Climate Mitigation, Nature for a Just Transition, and Nature for Climate Adaptation and Resilience. Learn more and join us at the #NatureForLife Hub: https://go.undp.org/ocA
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Race to Resilience welcomes 3 new regions as part of RegionsAdapt to boost climate resilience in India, Senegal, and Brazil. Assam (India), Louga (Senegal), and Pernambuco (Brazil) - have joined the #RtR through RegionsAdapt, an initiative led by Regions4, committing to enhance climate resilience of millions of people worldwide. Discover how these areas are empowering local communities, from rural farming to coastal restoration, to protect their environments and create sustainable futures. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBWqnfaM
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Join leaders from finance, sustainability, and public policy at the #SustainableFinanceForum in Hamburg! On 9 October, we'll explore climate solutions projects and innovative finance strategies for the transition to a sustainable economy, playing a pivotal role in Europe's path towards meeting the #ParisAgreement goals 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 9 October 2024 🕘 Time: 9 AM - 6 PM 📍 Venue: Hamburg Chamber of Commerce 🤝 Organizers: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, High-Level Climate Champions, European Commission, DZ BANK AG, Handelskammer Hamburg, ICC Germany e.V. This event is part of the inaugural Hamburg Sustainability Conference. Secure your spot today and help shape a resilient future! 🔗 Learn more and register: sff.events.dzbank.de