Canada Concludes COP29 Participation with Renewed Climate Commitments
Baku, Azerbaijan – As the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) concludes, Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, emphasized Canada’s focus on collaboration and leadership in addressing the global climate crisis.
“Canada came to COP29 with a purpose: to demonstrate that multilateralism matters,” Minister Guilbeault stated, underscoring the importance of partnerships in driving ambitious climate action and supporting vulnerable communities worldwide.
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— Steven Guilbeault (@s_guilbeault) November 23, 2024
Key Achievements at COP29
- Climate Finance:
Canada played a pivotal role in shaping the new collective climate finance goal, reaffirming its commitment to supporting developing nations in their climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. Minister Guilbeault stressed Canada’s dedication to scaling up public and private funding to assist the most vulnerable populations. - Advocacy for Equity:
Canada pushed for stronger recognition of human rights, Indigenous rights, and gender equity in global climate action. The country also contributed to advancing transparency and integrity in international carbon markets. - Worker-Focused Climate Solutions:
Minister Guilbeault highlighted Canada’s efforts to champion worker-friendly policies as industries shift toward clean energy, ensuring the creation of sustainable, well-paying jobs in the clean economy.
Renewed Climate Ambitions
Canada reiterated its unwavering commitment to the Paris Agreement, unveiling plans to advance an ambitious climate strategy for 2035. “Our climate ambition remains unchanged. We will do our part to drastically reduce global emissions while creating good-paying jobs in the clean economy,” Guilbeault said.
As global temperature forecasts show promising reductions, Canada’s leadership at COP29 reaffirmed its role in promoting innovation, clean energy solutions, and global emissions reductions.
“Despite all the challenges, we have shown again that the Paris Agreement is working,” concluded Guilbeault, calling for continued collaboration to build a sustainable future.
