Education Cannot Wait at COP29
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024, is a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis. With global temperatures hitting record highs, and extreme weather events affecting people around the globe, COP29 will bring together leaders from governments, business and civil society to advance concrete solutions to the defining issue of our time.
A key focus of COP29 will be on finance, as trillions of dollars are required for countries to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect lives and livelihoods from the worsening impacts of climate change.
Climate change is impacting the education of children and adolescents #RightHereRightNow. ECW is attending COP29 to ensure those on the frontline of the climate crisis, armed conflict and other emergencies are central to climate-education action, decisions and commitments.
November 13
Anticipating tomorrow: unlocking the potential of anticipatory action through multi-stakeholder collaboration
This session, hosted by Americares and co-hosted by Education Cannot Wait, will emphasize the critical importance of acting early, showcasing how AA can minimise the impact of disasters and offer cost-effective solutions, ultimately encouraging policymakers, humanitarian, and development actors to fund AA and integrate AA into their programs.
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Time: 13:30 AZT / 4:30 EST
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Location: Resilience Pavilion
November 13
Global Pathways to Resilience: Vocational Education for Sustainable Development in Crisis and Transitioning Economies
The session, hosted by OPEC fund for international development, will explore the critical role of vocational education and training (VET) in fostering sustainable development and addressing labor market demands in developing countries.
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Time: 14:00 AZT / 5:00 EST
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Location: OPEC Fund Booth
November 14
Meeting the Challenge of Conflict, Climate and Education: Big and bold solutions to complex problems
This session, hosted by Education Cannot Wait, will highlight the interconnection of climate-conflict-education by bringing together a representative from an affected country, a humanitarian organisation working at the nexus and a youth advocate, to address the urgent need for collaboration and action at this critical intersection. By exploring the climate-education-conflict nexus, we aim to highlight how education can be a transformative force in breaking the cycle of vulnerability.
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Time: 9:30 AZT / 00:30 EST
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Location: Climate, Peace and Transboundary Resilience Pavilion
November 18
Anticipatory Action: Innovating and Acting Early to Safeguard Education from Climate Change
This panel discussion hosted by Education Cannot Wait will focus on the use of Anticipatory Action (AA) for education in emergencies and protracted crises (EiEPC) and will bring together data experts, public and private partners to highlight the benefits of acting ahead of predicted climate shocks to protect education.
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Time: 11:30 AZT / 2:30 EST
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Location: Humanitarian Pavilion
November 18
Towards Climate change-resilient education systems in the most vulnerable nations
This side event, hosted by the Islamic Development Bank and co-hosted by Education Cannot Wait, is intended to bring a heightened focus on the education-climate nexus, its implications and leveraging for the strengthening of educations systems of the most vulnerable nations for climate change resilience. The targeted key stakeholders are UN and Multilateral Agencies as well as other organisations with mandates for education development and climate change.
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Time: 11:30 AZT / 2:30 EST
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Location: Joint MDB Pavilion
November 18
Education as a Tool for Climate Resilience
This panel session hosted by Qatar Fund will delve into the critical role of education in building climate resilience within communities. It will explore how educational initiatives equip communities with the practical tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the face of climate change. The discussion will highlight QFFD’s initiative, Qatar Scholarships, which empowers future leaders addressing challenges that contribute to sustainable development and community growth.
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Time: 17:30 AZT / 8:30 EST
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Location: State of Qatar Pavilion
November 18
Protecting Children's Futures: Why Loss and Damage Must Prioritise Education in Emergencies
This event, hosted by Education Cannot Wait, will bring together key stakeholders - including a member of the Loss and Damage Fund – to highlight Education in Emergencies and Protracted Crises (EiEPC) as a priority funding area. The event will serve as a platform to raise awareness amongst high-level policymakers, foster dialogue and call for the inclusion of EiEPC in loss and damage funding decisions.
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Time: 17:30 AZT / 8:30 EST
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Location: Climate Mobility Pavilion
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