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In a world shaped by both digital advancement and pristine natural beauty, Estonia emerges as a small nation with remarkable achievements. Our purpose is clear: to illuminate the path toward a sustainable society, fostering the exchange of ideas that will propel us to the ambitious goals set forth by the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC.

 

Estonia stands as a consistent advocate for environmental stewardship and climate action. Our dedication has driven us to set bold targets and chart a course toward a low-carbon society. Through  efforts and alignment across sectors, we are steadfast in our commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

 

This transition is not only an environmental imperative but a doorway to economic opportunity. The tapestry of our economy is woven with threads of green innovation, environmental products, cutting-edge technology, and services that have transformed into a new economy—a powerful engine for growth. These elements, underpinned by sustainability, bestow a competitive edge upon companies and countries alike.

Rooted in our culture of innovation, the Estonian state embraces an adaptive mindset. We have successfully executed pioneering pilot projects that showcase the viability of green initiatives, exemplified through e-governance, e-voting, B.Green, mobility initiatives, and many more cleantech innovators.

 

The world recognizes Estonia as a digital haven where innovation enriches everyday lives. Our vibrant startup ecosystem, attracting substantial venture capital and boasting a remarkable per capita rate of unicorn startups, stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit that thrives in both private and public sectors.

 

The past three decades have witnessed Estonia catalyzing global transformation. Industries pivot toward green paradigms—Estonia now stands as a global IT development hub, home to NATO’s cyber defence cooperation centre. Our resolute commitment to forest cleaning precipitated the global World Ceanup Day, rallying over 14.5 million people across 190 countries. Our dedication has driven a remarkable 57.3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, even as we navigated the complexities of a post-Soviet industrial shift. Estonia’s people stand as the architects of transformation.

10:30-12:30
Ministerial Dialogue

Special Events Room 2 (Mugham)
Ministerial Dialogue: Scaling up investment for Tripling Renewables and Doubling Energy Efficiency
H.E Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

14:00-15:30
High-Level Roundtable on Energy

Meeting Room 21

High-Level Roundtable on Energy: Advancing Climate Mitigation Action
H.E Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

16:00-17:00
High-Level Roundtable on Enabling Climate Finance

Meeting Room 21
High-Level Roundtable on Enabling Climate Finance: The Make-or-Break

Moment for Sustainable Future

H.E Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

18:30-20:00
Raising the ambition of urban climate action through multilevel governance

UN Pavilion, room: SIDE EVENT 1 

Raising the ambition of urban climate action through multilevel governance.
Speaker: Ms. Laura Remmelgas, Director General of Climate Department at Ministry of Climate

12:45-13:30
Raising Ambition on an Orderly

venue TBA
Raising Ambition on an Orderly, Just and Equitable Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
Speaker: Ms. Laura Remmelgas, Director General of Climate Department at Ministry of Climate

14:15-15:45
High-Level Roundtable on Turning Ambition into Action

Meeting Room 21
High-Level Roundtable on Turning Ambition into Action: Scaling up Adaptation Finance for Achieving the Global Goal on Adaptation
H.E Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

16:00-17:30

Special Events Room 3

OECD DAC High-Level Roundtable at COP29 on Integrating Climate Action into Development Finance
H.E Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

16:30

Bulgarian Pavilion
A panel discussion “Women and Equitable Climate Finance, a Call for Action”
Panelist: Mrs. Helen Sulg, Head of Developments and partnerships, Environmental Investment Centre

17:00-18:00
15th Anniversary of the E5P Fund

Swedish Pavilion 

15th Anniversary of the Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment (E5P) Fund providing climate financing for Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova
H.E Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

10:30-12:30
Ministerial Meeting on COP29 Energy Initiatives

Special Events Room 2 (Mugham)
Ministerial Meeting on COP29 Energy Initiatives
H.E Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

11:30-12:30
EU-Ukraine side event

Ukrainian Pavilion
EU-Ukraine side event “Recovery of Ukraine Towards a Green, Sustainable and Resilient Energy System”
Ms. Kadri Simson, EU Commissioner for Energy

09:00-10:30
Green Digital Action Roundtable

Special Events Room 2 (Mugham)
High-Level Roundtable on Green Digital Action

H.E Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Special Envoy for Climate and Energy Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mrs. Anna-Greta Tsahkna, Founder and CEO, Timbeter OÜ

Mr. Ahmet Köse, Chief Product Officer & Board Member, R8 Technologies

Green Digital Action Roundtable – Green Digital Action

09:00-10:00
Incentivizing climate action

Nordic pavilion
Incentivizing climate action: How a global trading mechanism will help countries reach NDCs faster and fairer
Panelist: Ms. Anete Garoza, Co-Founder and CEO, 1MTN
COP29 programme

 

14:30-15:30
Responsible and Sustainable AI for Climate Action

Spanish Pavilion
Responsible and Sustainable AI for Climate Action
Panelist: Mrs. Anna-Greta Tsahkna, Founder and CEO, Timbeter OÜ

15:15-11:00
Case Baltic Sea: scattered, distorted or empowered by data?

Danish Pavilion
Case Baltic Sea: scattered, distorted or empowered by data?
Moderator: Ms Kristi Klaas, Deputy Secretary General for Green Transition, Estonian Ministry of Climate

10:00-10:45
Youth in Urban Crisis: Climate, Housing, and Involvement in City Planning

Nordic Pavilion

Youth in Urban Crisis: Climate, Housing, and Involvement in City Planning

Moderator: Anna Celine Kraus, Climate Youth Delegate of Estonia
Panelists: Mrs. Yoko Alender, Minister for Climate of Estonia

partners

We see opportunities!
Twin transition
Learning from the past digital transition, Estonia has set the green transition as a new priority to scale up technological innovation.
Waste as a Resource
Estonia leads the transition to a circular economy and green technologies with an adaptive mindset, showcasing pioneering projects in various sectors.
Climate proof future cities
Digital infrastructure and nature-based solutions supporting climate adaptation and shaping climate proof communities.

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Contact

Anni Raie
COP29 Estonian Business Delegation Coordinator
Center for Environmental Investments
+372 5909 4144

[email protected]

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location

Baku Stadium
Baku, Azerbaijan