COP29 Presidency Marks Productive Two Weeks at Bonn Climate Conference

Tanbir Hossain Emon

The COP29 Presidency wrapped up two constructive weeks at the Bonn Climate Conference, strengthening the groundwork for COP30 and advancing the Baku-to-Belém roadmap.

Although discussions began with a deadlock over the agenda, the Presidency held extensive consultations to bridge divisions among Parties. These efforts ultimately led to consensus on the SB62 agenda, allowing progress on critical climate mandates for the year ahead.

During the conference, the COP29 team actively engaged in bilateral meetings, delivered keynote addresses, and worked closely with government leaders, the private sector, and financial institutions. The Presidency also hosted inclusive dialogues with Parties and non-Party stakeholders on mobilising $1.3 trillion in climate finance by 2035, while Troika partners convened to explore ways to raise ambition in the next cycle of national climate plans.

In parallel, the Presidency reaffirmed support for Brazil’s COP30 preparations. A key meeting between Azerbaijan’s COP29 Operating Company and Brazilian counterparts focused on coordination for the Belém summit.

Bonn became a pivotal platform for the Presidency to urge all countries to accelerate the shift from promises to action, and to submit stronger climate plans that can unlock green investment worldwide.