Post COP29: Webinar on adaptation and resilience for West & Central Africa

Key information

🗓️ 13 March, 2025

⏰10-11:30 GMT

💻 Virtual event

About

The 29th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) concluded on 24 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking several landmark decisions to advance global climate action. With significant updates expected on the different processes under the Paris Agreement, including the global goal on adaptation, National Adaptation Plans and support to the work of adaptation-related constituted bodies such as the Adaptation Committee and the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG), it is essential to translate these outcomes into actionable insights for regions like the West and Central Africa (WACA), which faces unique vulnerabilities and opportunities in addressing climate change.

The West and Central Africa (WACA) region, home to diverse developing economies, small island developing states (SIDS), and countries with high emissions, is crucial in driving global climate action. A post-COP29 webinar series will provide regional stakeholders with an inclusive platform to unpack key decisions’ implications, discuss regional priorities, and strategize implementation pathways.

Since its establishment, the UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Center for West and Central Africa (RCC WAC Africa) has collaborated to mainstream Climate Actions with stakeholders and parties within the region. This post-COP29 webinar on Adaptation is being collaboratively organized with the UNFCCC Secretariat.

Aim

The webinar series aims to:

• Highlight COP29 outcomes on adaptation and resilience, particularly focusing on the global goal on adaptation, including region-specific opportunities and challenges.
• Foster discussions among regional stakeholders to address shared priorities and solutions.
• Build capacity for implementing COP29 decisions, particularly for climate-vulnerable nations and communities.
• Strengthen regional collaboration and partnerships for enhanced climate action post-COP29.

Target audience

• Government representatives and policymakers from West and Central Africa;
• UN Country Teams;
• Regional centers and organizations;
• Civil society and non-governmental organizations;
• Private sector and businesses; and
• Youth, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and academic institutions.

Speakers