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COP29 Azerbaijan is approaching! 📅 #Hydrogen is a key topic in UNIDO's Event Calendar. ✅ Scaling up the production and deployment of #lowemission hydrogen and its derivatives is essential to accelerate the global clean #energytransition, limit temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, and achieve #SDG7’s goal of ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. ✅ At COP29, UNIDO will highlight the various initiatives of The Global Programme for Hydrogen in Industry, aimed at promoting economic opportunities while supporting just and equitable transitions. 🎯 In #Baku, our team (Petra, Heng, Smeeta, Jan, Maria, Venkat, Alvin Tepo, Eva) will be hosting several events at the UNIDO pavilion and connecting with leaders in #hydrogen and #cleanenergy! ➡ If you're attending #COP29 , be sure to check our event calendar and stay tuned for updates. 🤝 With #UNFCCC, Women In Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Council, H2-diplo - Decarbonization Diplomacy, International Hydrogen Fuel Cell Association, International Hydrogen Energy Centre, and other esteemed partners. ❗Please note, that in order to access our events, visitors require blue zone badges. ❇ #UNIDOatCOP #ClimateAction #sustainabledevelopment #cleanhydrogen #UNIDOhydrogen

Ruden AS is excited to announce our participation in COP29 Azerbaijan!   Next month, we’ll join the Norwegian delegation in Baku, advocating for the need to utilize oil data and technology to address global issues, such as clean groundwater access and geothermal energy. For example:   For water: As a Norwegian company, we take pride in our national oil and gas expertise, which has led Ruden to the discovery of new groundwater resources in the Horn of Africa and Tanzania. And there is a lot of water! 🌊   For energy: Our innovative heat storage reservoir in Tromsø-Norway, designed to store surplus summer heat for winter use, earned us the ONS Innovation Prize in 2022. In Europe alone the potential is more than 300TWh 🔥   Now is the time to showcase how Norway can transform O&G technology to tackle challenges like clean energy and water availability!   If you're attending COP29 and interested in connecting or exploring collaboration opportunities, please reach out! We look forward to discussing how Ruden AS can contribute to a sustainable future.   #COP29 #RudenAS #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy #WaterAccess #Innovation #ONSInnovationPrize #GeothermalEnergy #GroundwaterSolutions Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Klima- og miljødepartementet Kvitebjørn Varme AS Halliburton SLB Olivier Le Peuch Investinor Nysnø Climate Investments Global Water Partnership Equinor Statkraft Innovation Norway And of course the team that makes it happen 💪 Elizabeth Quiroga Jordan Eivind Bastesen Isha Savani Sunniva Margrethe Zengaffinen-Morris Samuel Kebede Gelena Birgit Klink Emile Ruden Claudia Bertoni Fridtjov Ruden

Empowering Communities through Inclusive Energy Solutions at COP29 Azerbaijan in Baku! MHT is proud to share that SIRAZ HIRANI, Senior Program Management Specialist, represented us at #COP29, where he spoke on Community Energy: Widely Sharing Benefits as part of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) panel discussion. Siraz highlighted MHT's pioneering work in creating inclusive, community-driven #energy programs, setting the stage for a fair and #sustainableenergy transition. Key takeaways from the presentation: 🔹 Community-Centric Energy Programs: MHT’s approach ensures local voices lead the way in sustainable energy initiatives. 🔹 Building Resilience & Enhancing Livelihoods: By improving productivity, MHT’s programs empower urban poor communities with opportunities for growth. 🔹 Advocating for Policy Inclusion: MHT is pushing for Community Energy Projects to be part of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana subsidy framework to enable scaling. 🔹 Innovative Financial Solutions: Accessible financial products are essential to overcome upfront costs, making community energy projects attainable for all. 🔹 Women in Energy Governance: Involving women in governance enhances inclusivity, drives better outcomes, and strengthens community commitment. Through these initiatives, MHT, guided by leaders like Siraz Hirani, remains committed to transforming energy access for underserved communities. #COP29 #CommunityEnergy #MHTImpact #InclusiveEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #WomenInEnergy #CleanEnergy

🌍 Excited to be part of two impactful events during COP29 Azerbaijan, where civil society and NGOs will drive meaningful climate action! 🌱 November 14, 2024 - National NGO Forums 📍 Venue: COP29 Green Zone 🎙️ Event: Troika Dialogues: Shaping the COP Legacy with Civil Society 🤝 Focus: Strengthening collaboration between the UAE, Azerbaijan, and Brazil. 🌟 Key Topics: Sustainable practices, NGO integration, and civil society’s role in climate action. 💡 Expected Outcome: Gaining valuable insights into partnerships and green energy investments. November 15, 2024 - Green Zone Conference 📍 Venue: Green Zone Conference Room 🎙️ Event: Advancing Climate Action through South-South Cooperation 🌍 Participants: NGOs from Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member states. 🌱 Key Topics: Climate resilience, sustainable development, decolonization, intercultural dialogue, and climate finance. 📜 Expected Outcome: A declaration to establish a Global South-South NGO Platform for Climate Action. I am looking forward to sharing experiences and working together towards a sustainable future! 🌎💚 Abu Dhabi University Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) United Nations #ClimateAction #Sustainability #COP29 #GlobalSouth #NGO #GreenEnergy

Chapter Zero was launched in Kazakhstan on March 28, 2024 and in a short period of time has become an important platform for the development of the climate agenda in Kazakhstan. This initiative has managed to attract partners from business, public sector, international organizations to build a more sustainable future. Each of our projects is a contribution to creating a platform for leaders who are able to make strategically important decisions with sustainability and climate risks in mind. Climate Governance Initiative World Economic Forum #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyTransition #ChapterZeroKazakhstan #COP29 #INSEAD #ORMEX

🌍 Unity in Action at COP29 🌍 Yesterday, youth from Norway, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Spain, Oman, Ethiopia, Egypt, Ecuador, Mexico, and Singapore came together under the banner of the *Avocado Framework* to discuss Clean and Just Energy Transitions. The first meeting was a success, showcasing the power of diverse voices working as one. 🌱✨ However, as we prepare for our second meeting tomorrow on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), it’s clear that greater alignment among us🦖as youth, professionals, and advocates🐜is essential to make a deeper impact. While negotiations are key, 🔱what happens outside the negotiating table is equally critical. We need to ensure our strategies are unified, actionable, and ready to influence. Your presence is needed to strengthen this work and amplify the youth’s role in these critical discussions. Let’s come together again, share our perspectives, and align for a stronger tomorrow. Time & Room: TBC Stay tuned for updates! _WeAreOne_

Today, I had the privilege of speaking at the COP29 Azerbaijan side event, Youth-Driven Sustainable Cities: Advancing Just Transformations of Urban Systems, held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Thanks to YES-Europe for the invitation and speakers from Politecnico di Torino, European Youth Energy Network - EYEN, and Paryavaran Mitra, we explored how youth-led innovations are reshaping urban and regional areas toward a sustainable future. Key Highlights included: + Showcasing groundbreaking work by young leaders in green infrastructure, renewable energy, and climate resilience. + Discussing collaborative pathways to scale these solutions across sectors, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, skill-building, and partnerships. + Sharing inspiring examples from Youth4Climate awardees, YES-Europe, and the European Youth Energy Forum. It’s clear that youth have a critical role to play in building a sustainable future. From innovative urban solutions to cross-sector collaborations, the energy and creativity of young leaders continue to inspire hope and drive action for a just and resilient world. Together, we can accelerate impactful change. #youthleadership #sustainablecities #climatecction #COP29 #urbantransformation

I’ll be speaking at a COP29 Azerbaijan side event: Driving the Just Transition: Labor-Based Incentives and Youth-Centric Policies for a Sustainable Future. 🗓 Date: 14th November 2024 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM 📍 Venue: COP Blue Zone, Baku, Azerbaijan This session will bring together amazing voices from government, civil society, youth-led groups, and climate advocates to tackle two big goals: 1. Creating labor-based incentives in renewable energy that open up job opportunities for youth in Africa. 2. Shaping youth-centric policies that truly reflect the priorities and aspirations of Africa’s young people. A key outcome will be a policy recommendation document to guide policymakers and stakeholders on moving toward a fair, low-carbon future. If you’ll be at COP29, I’d love for you to join! Register 👉🏿( https://lnkd.in/dJjx3fSU ) , and on the last question about the event, please respond ‘Referred by Farida Ally.’ Let’s push for real change together! Looking forward to connecting and making necessary noise representing the Global Majority for a just transition! Education Above All Foundation | Elimu Care | International Development Research Centre (IDRC) #ElimuCare #Youth #Cop29

🌍 Exciting News! 🌍 I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be attending along with my Co Founder Pranav B. this year's COP29 Azerbaijan Baku as a United Nations Observer, representing Sustainiam and our mission to drive impactful change in the global carbon markets. COP29 is a pivotal moment as countries come together to finalize the framework for a global carbon market, addressing critical issues like double counting, transparency, and registry systems—issues that are core to Sustainiam’s mission and solutions. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with UN delegates, policy decision-makers, global leaders, and changemakers who are shaping our path toward a sustainable, low-carbon future. As Sustainiam continues to tackle these very challenges through climate-tech innovation, attending COP29 is both an honor and a huge step forward in aligning with global standards and contributing to the solutions that will power our planet’s future. 📅 I’ll be available at the Blue Zone from November 11-18. If you’re attending, let’s connect, discuss, and explore ways we can make meaningful progress together. Looking forward to the insights, collaborations, and impact that will come from this landmark event. Let’s make change happen! 🌍💼 Meet our team at Baku: Sapna Nijhawan , Pranav B. and Chandra Prakash Malviya #COP29 #Sustainiam #UNObserver #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets #Transparency #Sustainability #LetsConnect

Excited to be in Baku, Azerbaijan, for #COP29 from November 12-20! Looking forward to connecting and engaging with friends, colleagues, global leaders, innovators, and practitioners in sustainable energy and community-focused solutions. I’d also love to connect with anyone interested in learning more about COMET - Community Energy Toolkit and Energy Action Partners' work in community-driven energy access. I’ll be involved in some events, and please come join us: 🔹 Panel at the Malaysia Pavilion: Indigenous Climate Resilience – The Sabah RE2 Rural Electrification Journey on November 13, 4:00 - 5:00 PM (Baku time) – I’ll be joining fellow experts to discuss Malaysia's path to sustainable energy, focusing on the transformative Sabah Renewable Energy Rural Electrification (RE2) Roadmap. This initiative aims to deploy 200 renewable energy mini-grids in unelectrified rural and indigenous communities in Sabah, with plans to scale up to 400 by 2040. We’ll explore the innovative public-civic partnership driving this initiative and its alignment with Malaysia’s just energy transition. 🔹 Panel at the Commonwealth Pavilion: Fostering Collaborative Actions to Fast Track Clean Energy Transition in the Commonwealth on November 16, 2:00 - 3:30 PM (Baku time) – Organized by SEforALL, UNECE, ARE, Seychelles, Kenya, Vanuatu, ACU, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, this panel will explore collaborative strategies to accelerate clean energy transitions across Commonwealth nations. I look forward to representing the Alliance for Rural Electrification and discussing ways to leverage partnerships and innovative approaches for impactful, equitable energy solutions. 🔹 Community Energy: Widely Sharing Benefits on November 18, 1:30 - 2:45 PM (Baku time) – Hosted by IRENA's Coalition for Action, I’ll be speaking on maximizing the social and economic benefits of community energy projects globally. This session will be held in the Blue Zone, Area E, Pavilions C9 and C11. If you're at COP29 and would like to connect or just grab coffee, please reach out! #CommunityEnergy #COP29 #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyAccess #Baku #COMET #EnergyActionPartners #SabahRE2 #JustTransition