Current Context : Recently, COP29 Presidency launched the new initiatives.
Reducing Methane from Organic Waste Declaration
- Objective: Support the implementation of the 2021 Global Methane Pledge (GMP) to cut methane emissions.
- Key Actions:
- Countries commit to setting targets within their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce methane from organic waste.
- Focus on creating policies and roadmaps to achieve these targets.
- Background:
- Organic waste is the third largest source of anthropogenic methane emissions, after agriculture and fossil fuels.
- Developed in partnership with the UNEP Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).
- Signatories:
- 35 countries representing 47% of global methane emissions from organic waste (India is not a signatory)
Baku Harmoniya Climate Initiative for Farmers
- Purpose: Assist farmers in accessing programs that support climate-resilient agricultural systems.
- Features:
- A digital platform to consolidate resources for farmers, focusing on women and youth.
- Hosted by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) under the Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST) partnership.
- Goal: Strengthen agrifood systems and provide accessible financing options
Global Energy Efficiency Alliance
- Launch: Announced by UAE during COP29 in Azerbaijan.
- Aims:
- Double global energy efficiency rates by 2030.
- Foster emission reductions through public-private partnerships and increased investments.
- Focus Areas:
- Share best practices globally, with special emphasis on assisting African nations.
- Builds on the “UAE Consensus” from COP28 to promote sustainable resource management