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November 13, 2024 | Baku, Azerbaijan

Bloomberg Green at COP29

Against the backdrop of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, Bloomberg will convene the foremost leaders in business, finance, policy, academia and NGOs for candid conversations focused on creating solutions to support the goals set forth at COP29.

Capital mobilization remains an enigma in climate action. Enter the so-called “Finance COP” in Baku, Azerbaijan. Following the global agreement to phase out fossil fuels at COP28, the COP29 negotiations will focus on how to pay for it. Leveraging Bloomberg’s exclusive data and reporting, we’ll explore cross-sector approaches to support decarbonization and create resilient economies for all.

Bloomberg Green at COP29 will be the epicenter of the climate community in Baku – a place to connect, build solutions and be inspired by the foremost leaders in climate and sustainability.

Baku, Azerbaijan
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November 13 - Wednesday

1:30 pm

Registration and Networking

2:30 pm

Bloomberg Green at COP29

2:25 PM AST – Welcome Remarks

  • Meg Szabo, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

2:30 PM AST – In Conversation With Rachel Kyte

The UK’s Special Representative for Climate Rachel Kyte discusses her priorities at COP29 and the future of international climate diplomacy amid geopolitical tensions and the fight for funding.

  • Rachel Kyte, Special Representative for Climate, UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

  • Moderator: Will Kennedy, Senior Executive Editor, Energy & Commodities, Bloomberg

2:50 PM AST – Solving the Private Capital Puzzle

As developed nations seek to broaden their donor base to keep pace in the green transition, financial institutions are grappling with increased scrutiny on their ESG practices and ever-present data challenges. We’ll hear how private sector finance leaders are working to mobilize capital in support of climate action.

  • André Abadie, Managing Director, Center for Carbon Transition, JPMorgan
  • Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer, Standard Chartered
  • Karen Fang, Managing Director & Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Bank of America
  • Moderator: Natasha White, Reporter, Bloomberg Green

3:15 PM AST – Bloomberg Green: What We’re Watching

Bloomberg Green reporters and editors share a recap of the key takeaways from the first few days of COP29 and what to watch in the days ahead. We’ll also dive deeper into key themes of COP29 and take your questions live.

  • John Ainger, Climate & Energy Reporter, Bloomberg
  • Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Energy & Environmental Policy Reporter, Bloomberg
  • Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg Green
  • Natasha White, Reporter, Bloomberg Green
  • Moderator: Aaron Rutkoff, Executive Editor, Bloomberg Green

3:45 PM AST – Energy Transition: The Decisive Decade

The world is halfway through a make-or-break decade for climate action. The decisions taken today will determine how the energy transition plays out for years to come. There is still time to bend the curve of emissions to align with reaching net zero by 2050. Much like crafting the perfect recipe, the key to success is finding the right balance. So, what are the essential elements of a low carbon-economy we need to master?

  • Jon Moore, CEO, BloombergNEF

4:00 PM AST – In Conversation With Andrew Steer

Andrew Steer shares his priorities for the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund and discusses the role philanthropy plays in mobilizing capital to meet ambitious climate goals.

  • Andrew Steer, President & CEO, Bezos Earth Fund

  • Moderator: Aaron Rutkoff, Executive Editor, Bloomberg Green

4:20 PM AST – Zero With Akshat Rathi

The Bloomberg Green podcast Zero highlights the tactics and technologies taking us to a world of zero emissions. Listen in as Bloomberg’s award-winning climate reporter Akshat Rathi records an episode live with White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi on his priorities at COP29 and the future of climate action in the US following Trump’s victory.

  • Ali Zaidi, National Climate Advisor, The White House
  • Moderator: Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg Green

4:45 PM AST – Reshaping Climate Finance in the Developing World

Adaptation, loss and damages are only part of the climate finance equation in the Global South. Developing countries will require significant capital to support decarbonization in the shift away from fossil fuels. We’ll discuss financial instruments and mechanisms that can help these nations accelerate emissions reduction and flourish in the green economy.

  • Avinash Persaud,  Special Advisor on Climate Change to the President, Inter-American Development Bank
  • Vera Songwe, Chair & Founder, Liquid Sustainability Facility
  • Moderator: John Ainger, Climate & Energy Reporter, Bloomberg

5:10 PM AST – Closing Remarks

  • Meg Szabo, Managing Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

5:15 PM AST – Programming Concludes

5:00 pm

Networking Reception