COP29 high-level event: “Building the Business Case for Climate Finance at the Subnational Level”

During this year’s COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the MAIA project will hold an event to mobilise support for the crucial role of subnational actors in achieving global climate goals and advancing sustainable development.

As we approach the UN Climate Change Conference it is imperative to recognize and empower regional actors. Their leadership and innovation are essential to bridging the gap between ambition and action, ensuring that climate finance reaches where it is needed most, and accelerating the transition to a more equitable and sustainable future. 

Now is the time to act, to support and invest in regions as catalysts for change. Together, we can harness their potential to tackle the pressing challenges of our time and secure a livable world for generations to come.  

Event objectives

• Increase financial resources at the subnational level.
• Facilitate subnational access to existing funds.
• Align climate finance with local priorities.
• Enhance stakeholder collaboration among stakeholders—particularly the private sector.
• Showcase innovative financial solutions by subnational actors.

Event details

📅 Date: Saturday 16th November

Time: 15:00-16.30 h (local time) 

Venue: UNFCCC Official Side Event 2 

Speakers: To be confirmed

Registration: Link available soon

This event will be live streamed at unfccc.int/ and youtube.com/c/UnfcccInt

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The event aims to convene a diverse range of stakeholders to foster collaboration, share best practices, and mobilise support for subnational climate finance initiatives. Among the audience will be representative from subnational governments (regions, cities, municipalities and others); international organisations; national governments; financial institutions (banks, investment firms, development finance institutions), multilateral development banks; civil society organisations; academic and research institutions; private sector (businesses, industry associations); and media and communication professionals. 

Participating MAIA partners

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