From November 18 to 20, 2024, Monaco actively participated in the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Representing the Principality, Céline Caron-Dagioni, Government Counselor-Minister for Equipment, Environment, and Urban Planning, attended the ministerial segment, underlining Monaco’s dedication to combating climate change.
This year’s primary focus was the establishment of a new financial framework to support developing nations in their mitigation and adaptation efforts through 2030. Discussions also prioritized finalizing market mechanism rules, particularly those related to carbon offsets, under the Paris Agreement.
Caron-Dagioni delivered Monaco’s national address, highlighting the Principality’s measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stressing the urgency for all nations to elevate their climate commitments in line with the Paris Agreement. Additionally, she participated in a high-level ministerial roundtable on urban planning and climate change, advocating for sustainable urban development as a vital tool in the global climate response.
Monaco supported key declarations and initiatives during the conference, emphasizing the critical role of science, the need to limit global warming to 1.5°C, and the importance of decarbonizing and adapting urban areas.
The Monegasque delegation, composed of environmental and diplomatic experts, showcased the Principality’s proactive stance on climate issues. Members included Jérémie Carles, Head of Division at the Environment Directorate; Céline Gindre, Section Head at the Environment Directorate; and Carl Dudek, Editor at the Department of External Relations and Cooperation.
Monaco’s active engagement at COP 29 reflects its ongoing commitment to global climate leadership and its determination to promote innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
