The UNFCCC’s  Conference of the Parties (COP), is a critical global milestone where governments and stakeholders unite to negotiate and drive the energy transition through initiatives, investments, and decarbonization strategies essential to meeting climate goals. Leveraging this international meeting, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, from November 12 to 17, hosted and participated in a series of public panel discussions in both the Blue and Green Zones in Baku.

Our engagements focused on key areas such as methane abatement strategies, carbon accounting, and the development of clean energy infrastructure—critical components for accelerating the global shift to a low-carbon future. Throughout the discussions, attendees had the chance to hear from leading voices in energy policy, industry, and civil society as we work together to drive meaningful action.

At COP29, we built on the momentum of our impactful COP28 programming by curating discussions that highlighted effective emissions-reduction actions, fostered cross-sector partnerships, and explored solutions that support both decarbonization and energy security.

For more information on our COP programming, please contact Stephanie Mustachi at smustachi@atlanticcouncil.org.

ON THE GROUND ENGAGEMENTS

The Global Energy Center’s COP29 series hosted engaging and insightful discussions.

ANALYSIS

EnergySource

Oct 15, 2024

Attention to market realities are key to a successful COP29

By Robert Cekuta

Increasing funds for addressing climate and energy needs in developing countries is a COP29 priority. But it is important to remember that market conditions in recipient countries are critical in determining the success of such efforts.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

EnergySource

Nov 6, 2024

Tackling the energy-water challenge at COP29

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

Energy and water have a complex and inextricable relationship, especially as growing populations, expanding cities, and the changing climate strain resources around the globe. Leaders at COP29 must come together in Baku to promote policies, strategies, and investments to meet the water and energy challenge.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

EnergySource

Nov 19, 2024

Brazilian, US public-private partnerships key to regional energy security

By Bailee Mathews

On the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center hosted an event focused on strengthening collaboration on energy security between the US and Brazil. Brazil and the US are natural partners when it comes to navigating the energy transition with many opportunities for partnership.

Brazil Energy & Environment

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates | December 2023

COP28

At COP28, the GEC hosted its flagship Global Energy Forum, and co-hosted the Global Decarbonization Accelerator, featuring panel discussions on accelerating pathways to net-zero, interviews, networking, and more.

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt | November 2022

COP27

At COP27, the GEC engaged in interviews, high-level events, and quick takes with public- and private-sector leaders in Sharm el Sheikh to explore how energy can empower ideas and creative solutions that achieve net-zero ambitions while ensuring energy access for all regions.

Glasgow, Scotland | October 2021

COP26

Running from November 1st to November 11th in parallel to COP26, each day Atlantic Council Live from COP26 tackled a different set of issues, thematically linked to the conference schedule.

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