The global fight against climate change reached a pivotal moment at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where nations came together to advance solutions for our planet's most pressing challenges. In this compelling episode of the ESG Insider Podcast (available in Spotify and Apple), Marcos Neto, United Nations Assistant Secretary General and Director of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Bureau of Policy and Programme Support, reflects on the outcomes of COP29 and what lies ahead as we approach COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Highlights from the conversation:

• Key outcomes from COP29, particularly in the realm of climate finance and adaptation.
• The evolving landscape of National Determined Contributions (NDCs), with the next round of updates due in February 2025.
• UNDP’s role in supporting countries' efforts to implement National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans.
• The Assistant Secretary-General’s reflections on the significance of COP30 in his hometown of Belém, Brazil, marking a decade since the Paris Agreement.