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UNFCCC Conference of the parties (COP)

The annual UN climate change conference brings together the countries of the world to negotiate global climate action and showcase progress and innovation. COP29 took place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11-22 November 2024.

The Swedish Energy Agency participated in the international negotiations and in the Swedish business delegation. The negotiations at COP29 were centered around financing, emissions trading, mitigation and technology transfer. The Swedish Energy Agency represented Sweden in the negotiation tracks regarding emissions trading (Article 6 of the Paris Agreement) and technology transfer (Article 10 of the Paris Agreement).

New international climate cooperation

An important reason for the Swedish Energy Agency's presence at COP29 in Baku is that the agency is responsible for establishing cooperation agreements on emissions trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The goal is to implement mitigation activities in low- and middle-income countries that help the countries in their green transition, while at the same time contributing to Sweden’s fulfillment of its own climate goals.

The Swedish Energy Agency is contributing to the global transition

The Swedish Energy Agency's international work includes research, innovation and business development. This involves promoting innovations that contribute to the energy and climate policy goals, for example by supporting Swedish companies in their efforts to reach international markets.

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COP28 30 November-13 December 2023

The negotiations at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, closed with an agreement that signals the "beginning of the end" of the fossil fuel era. Countries are also urged to contribute to tripling global renewable energy capacity and doubling the average rate of energy efficiency by 2030.

At the sidelines of COP28, the Swedish Energy Agency announced three new partnerships that will contribute to the transition to a low carbon economy:

  • Partnership with the UN Development Programme (UNDP), aiming to implement emission reduction activities in up to four countries in sub-Saharan Africa
  • Partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), joining the fund Climate Action Catalyst Fund, aiming to implement emission reduction activities in Africa, Asia and the Pacific
  • Pilot cooperation with Switzerland to test the rules for international carbon markets in the field of carbon removal technologies
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COP27 6-18 November 2022

The issue of loss and damage received the most attention during COP27. During the meeting, the parties agreed to set up a new fund for loss and damage, enabling countries affected by extreme weather to receive financial support to help rebuild and restore infrastructure, housing, and damages to nature due to climate disaster.

During the conference, Sweden entered a new initiative from Japan to speed up implementation of international climate cooperation.

Last updated: 2024-11-28
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