*Can LMICs Afford the Energy Transition? Understanding Financing Burdens and International Support Options
2024-11-15 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | GAUC Pavilion, Green Zone, COP29 Azerbaijan
Speakers: 2050 Pathways Platform, National Economics University of Vietnam, University of Zambia, University of Wuppertal, Germany
The event will showcase an emerging analytical tool – MinFin – which can be used to measure climate financing gaps at the country level, and to simulate alternative forms of international support through a variety of financial instruments.

Strengthening Long-term Strategies: More Robust Climate Commitments Aligned with Development Goals
2024-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | NDCP Pavilion, COP29 Azerbaijan
The Ministry of National Development Planning (PPN)/Bappenas, in collaboration with WRI Indonesia and GGGI, is hosting a talk show session at the 29th UN Climate Conference (COP) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The session, titled “Strengthening Long-term Strategies: More Robust Climate Commitments Aligned with Development Goals,” will address key climate and development challenges.

The session will open with a keynote speech by the Vice Minister of PPN/Vice Head of Bappenas, followed by a panel discussion featuring experts from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, the NDC Partnership, and representatives from Australia. Together, they will discuss effective long-term strategies and policy actions to advance climate goals aligned with NDCs and development plans globally and in Indonesia.

*From Vision to Strategy – Lessons-learnt from designing long-term low carbon and climate resilience visions for Botswana, Lesotho, Gabon and Liberia
2024-11-15 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Botswana Pavilion, COP29 Azerbaijan
Speakers: 2050 Pathways Platform, AFDB, AFDB4 Project Countries (Botswana, Gabon, Lesotho, Liberia)

The African Development Bank, in partnership with the 2050 Pathways Platform, is hosting a COP29 side event to showcase progress, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for resource mobilisation to support the development and implementation of comprehensive Long-Term Strategies (LTS), fostering collaboration and peer learning among African nations.

Enabling Economy-wide Long-Term Low-Carbon Development Pathway
2024-11-15 16:15 - 17:15 UTC | Regional Climate Foundations Pavilion, COP29 Azerbaijan
The session aims to understand the challenges of various global south nations in developing robust economy-wide low-carbon pathways, considering various capacity, technological, and financial challenges related to energy transition.

*From LTS to transition financing strategies and implementation
2024-11-16 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | NDCP Pavilion Zone E (Pavilions), Pavilion number A9 (Blue Zone), COP29 Azerbaijan
Speakers: AFD, 2050 Pathways Platform

This session, inspired by facilities like AFD’s 2050 Facility, will showcase:

Case studies supported by PDBs that influenced policy by integrating transition risks, physical risks, and ecosystem limits into LTS
Approaches addressing transition risks and macro-financial impacts
Strategies for embedding vulnerabilities and ecosystem limits into LTS
Insights from Morocco, Mexico, Colombia, Tunisia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and South Africa

MDBs Collective Support on Long-Term Strategies (LTS) - Working as a System
2024-11-16 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Joint MDB Pavilion, COP29 Azerbaijan
MDBs will jointly use this event to (i) underline the importance of LTS as key facilitators for NDCs and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and (ii) facilitate discussions among key stakeholders on current LTS activities and future plans.

Tanzania LT-LEDS side event
2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Tanzania Pavilion, COP29 Azerbaijan
Speakers: Tanzania

Achieving energy transitions with NDCs, LT-LEDS and finance
2024-11-16 15:00 - 18:30 UTC | Side Event 8, COP29 Azerbaijan
Sharing insight to promote energy transition through NDCs, LT-LEDS and finance with partner organizations.

Peru's side event on its National Strategy on Climate Change to 2050 (ENCC)
2024-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Resilience Hub Pavilion, COP29 Azerbaijan

*LTV towards LT-LEDS
2024-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Senegal Pavilion, COP29 Azerbaijan
Speakers: Senegal, ENDA, 2050 Pathways Platform

This side event will provide an opportunity for speakers to exchange on LT-LEDS best practices with Senegal leading the way in showcasing best practices towards the development of its own long-term vision.

Mobilising Resources for NDC 3.0 and LT-LEDS - NDC 2.0 implementation, lessons learnt and strategic next steps
2024-11-20 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | NDCP Pavilion, COP29 Azerbaijan
Organised by the NDC Partnership and Sierra Leone, this event will give Sierra Leone the opportunity to show case the success, challenges and lesson learnt during the implementation of its second generation of NDC. It will also allow the country to present what has been done so far in the preparation of the NDC 3.0 and the support needed in terms of financial and technical.

Just Transition pathways to achieve Paris Agreement goals in the agri-food sector
2024-11-20 16:45 - 18:15 UTC | Side Event 8, COP29 Azerbaijan
The side event convenes governments, negotiators, farmers, researchers, and development partners to showcase and explore options for practical and robust just transition pathways needed to achieve successful NDC 3.0, NAPS and long-term low emission development pathways. This side event convenes governments, negotiators, farmers, researchers, and development partners to showcase and explore practical options for robust just transition pathways necessary for long-term low-emission development in agri-food systems.

*Aligning the next NDCs with global mitigation and adaptation goals while supporting food system transformation
2024-11-21 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | NDCP Pavilion, COP29 Azerbaijan
Speakers: WRI, Country representatives

Co-organised by the ‘2050 is now’ consortium which includes the 2050 Pathways Platform, this event will feature country experiences with preparing new NDCs that are responsive to global temperature and adaptation goals while optimizing food system transformation. It will emphasise the value of focusing on co-benefits to make the best use of financial resources and capacity while focusing on a sector critical for many developing country economies.

Lessons from the last round of NDCs for designing bankable NDCs 3.0
2024-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | NDCP Pavilion, COP29 Azerbaijan

Setting Up The Scene: Best Practices and Lessons Learned in the Development of LT-LEDS
2025-02-26 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Paris) | Online
The 2050 is Now Consortium is a group of partners dedicated to providing governments and in-country research institutions with the tools and analysis needed to strengthen long-term low emission development strategies (LT-LEDS) and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions in line with national development goals. The 2050 is Now webinar series will invite experts from around the world to explore best practices and lessons learned on LT-LEDS topics.
The 2050 Pathways Platform is delighted to invite you to the first session of this series where speakers from leading institutions and governments will explore the development of LT-LEDS at the national level. As more than 30 countries are in the process of developing or updating their LT-LEDS, this session will provide insights into essential aspects of the formulation process and benefits of developing an LT-LEDS, present an overview of the global state of LT-LEDS, and highlight the next steps on the road to COP30 to enhance ambition around long-term climate and development goals.
This session will end with a Q&A with the audience. We look forward to welcoming you!

Bridging the Gap: Aligning Long-Term Strategies with NDCs
2025-03-26 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Paris)
While the world gears up for the submission of new national climate plans (known as nationally determined contributions, or NDCs) this year, another document—Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS or LTS)—may actually hold the key to maximizing their impact. Ensuring alignment between near-term NDCs and long-term strategies is essential for achieving deep decarbonization and sustainable development. But how can policymakers bridge the gap between immediate climate action and long-term goals? This webinar will explore key frameworks, practical approaches, and country experiences to enhance coherence between these crucial planning tools.
Experts from leading climate organizations and government representatives will discuss real-world examples of LT-LEDS and NDC alignment, highlighting challenges, lessons learned, and best practices.
Speakers:

Sarah Achaïchia, Senior Associate, 2050 Pathways Platform (moderator)
Anna Pérez Català, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI)
Camila Labarca, Head of Mitigation and Transparency, Ministry of Environment, Chile
Melih Ferat Ayaz, City Planner, Department of Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Policies, Directorate of Climate Change, Türkiye
Clea Schumer, Research Associate, World Resources Institute
Kirian Mischke-Reeds, Research Analyst, World Resources Institute
