The High-Level Event on Private Sector Engagement in Implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) including through Article 6, convened leaders and stakeholders during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 14 November 2024. The session underscored the vital role of the private sector in achieving NDC targets and advancing global climate goals.
Published: 2024-12-12
The event began with opening remarks from Nour Hamladji, the Deputy Executive Secretary of UNFCCC. She highlighted the urgency of adopting actionable strategies and strengthening partnerships as nations prepare for updated NDC submissions in 2025. Hamladji reiterated the importance of sustained commitment and collaboration to achieve global climate goals. It continued with a keynote speech by Atty. Analiza Rebuelta-Teh, the Undersecretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines. Her address set the tone for the discussions, emphasizing the shared responsibility of all stakeholders in driving meaningful climate action.
The panel discussion featured distinguished speakers, including Priyanto Rohmatullah, the Director of Environment at the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), Indonesia; Ankit T., the Group Chief Sustainability Officer of Mahindra Group; and Arshad Nuval, the Head of Sustainable Finance at CIMB Group Islamic Banking. The session was moderated by Shyla Raghav, the Chief Climate Officer at Time, who facilitated an engaging dialogue on strategies for private sector engagement in NDC implementation.
Key highlights from the session: