Ocean Conservancy at COP29

At this year’s COP29 in Baku, November 11-22, all eyes will be on climate finance—marking what many are calling “The Finance COP.” Meeting the critical goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C hinges on a 45% reduction in global emissions by 2030, a target that is deeply tied to the health and resilience of our ocean. Ocean Conservancy will be there with a powerful agenda to drive equitable, impactful solutions that put the ocean at the heart of climate action. Our key objectives at COP29 are to:

• Elevate the ocean as a climate mitigation solution by advocating for a responsible, rapid and just transition to clean ocean energy.
• Advocate for closing the blue finance gap by expanding access to increased concessional finance, below-market-rate funding and equitable access for developing countries under the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG).
• Launch the Offshore Wind NDC Guidance Tool in partnership with the Global Offshore Wind Alliance and providing a tool for policymakers to set responsible offshore wind targets into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• Convene the Friends of Ocean and Climate, a coalition dedicated to bringing ocean-based climate solutions to the forefront of COP negotiations and highlighting their crucial role in achieving global climate goals.

Ocean Conservancy’s Delegation

• Anna-Marie Laura, Senior Director, Climate Policy
• Shamini Selvaratnam, Associate Director, International Climate and Clean Energy

COP29 Events

Mobilizing Ocean Action: The 10^th Our Ocean Conference
Anna-Marie Laura speaking
November 12, 2024 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Ocean Pavilion, Baku Stadium

Tripling Renewable Power Globally by 2030: NDC 3.0 Support to Realize Renewable Energy Targets
Hosted by Ocean Conservancy and IRENA, Shamini Selvaratnam speaking
November 14, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Side Event Room 4, Area B Blue Zone

Insights From the 2024 Ocean Dialogue to Drive Climate Ambition and Finance
Anna-Marie Laura moderating
November 14, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Side Event Room 8, Area B, Blue Zone

COP29 GOWA Ministerial Roundtable: Scaling Offshore Wind for Global Energy Transition
Shamini Selvaratnam speaking
November 15, 2024, from 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. 
Global Renewables Hub, Blue Zone, Area E

Transitioning the Shipping Sector: Opportunities and Challenges for our Oceans
Anna-Marie Laura speaking
November 17, 2024, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Baku Convention Center

Nature- and People-Positive Renewable Energy with GINGR
Shamini Selvaratnam speaking
November 18, 2024, from 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
WWF ‘Panda Pavilion’, G18, Area E, Blue Zone

Promoting Biodiversity and a Nature Positive Energy Transition
Shamini Selvaratnam speaking
November 19, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:15  a.m.
Global Renewables Hub, Area E, Blue Zone

Pathways to Mitigation: The Role of Offshore Renewables in Achieving Global Climate Goals
Co-hosted by Ocean Conservancy, Shamini Selvaratnam speaking
November 19, 2024, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Global Renewables Hub, Blue Zone, Area E

Power of the Seas: Nature Inclusive Design in Offshore Wind and Electricity Grid Deployment
Shamini Selvaratnam speaking
November 21, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Benelux-EIB Pavillion, G7, Area E, Blue Zone

Action on Ocean & Coastal Zones: Ocean Breakthroughs: Towards Resilient Economies and Societies 
November 21, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Special Event Room – Nasimi, Area B, Blue Zone

Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action Implementation Lab: Ocean Breakthroughs for 1.5°C: Scaling Ambition in NDCs
November 21, 2024, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Special Event Room – Mugham, Area B, Blue Zone
Invite only