Launched in 2007, Caring for Climate is a partnership of the UN Global Compact, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) to advance the role of business in addressing climate change. It provides a framework for business leaders to implement practical climate change solutions and help shape public policy. It has evolved from a commitment to a space for dialogue at the UN Climate Change Conferences, leveraging CEO’s voices in support of the UN Secretary-General’s priorities.

The High-Level Meeting will take place from 14:00- 16:00 on Wednesday, 13 November 2024  in the Blue Zone at COP29 in Baku.
The exact room location will be provided closer to the event date.

Please follow the event website to find the most up-to-date information on the speakers and agenda for the High-Level Meeting.

While there is no way to virtually participate in the discussions during the meeting, the meeting will be posted on the UN Global Compact YouTube channel after the event.

Yes, the meeting will be recorded and posted on the UN Global Compact’s YouTube Page once available.

The meeting is a closed-door event and media will not be invited to attend. However, there will be an official photographer on site. All photographs will be circulated after the event to the email addresses provided during registration.
 

No, there will not be any interpretation services provided. The meeting will be conducted in English.

The meeting is by invitation only and will bring together CEOs and C-Suite executives of companies and financial institutions actively engaged in climate action, especially in the areas of climate policy and climate finance. This year’s meeting will also put an added emphasis on engaging Government representatives in order to enhance discussions around public-private partnerships and a way forward. Representatives from other stakeholder groups will also be present, including civil society and labour organizations, academic institutions and the United Nations.

All invitations are non-transferable. If a CEO wishes to delegate their invitation to another high-level representative from their organization, they can request an invitation here. All requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Yes, if you meet the criteria above, you may request an invitation here. All requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Due to the high-level nature of the meeting and capacity restrictions, the roundtable is reserved for CEOs and heads of organizations or UN agencies. Participants that fit this criteria will be seated at the roundtable and will have the opportunity to participate in the discussions. All other attendees will be given observer seats that are located behind the roundtable seats.

Yes, only those who have completed the registration process and have been approved will be permitted access to the meeting.

Due to capacity restrictions, only one person per organization will be able to register and attend.

Yes, this meeting will be located within the Blue Zone at COP29 and all attendees will require Blue Zone badges to attend. Please note that the deadline to request assistance through the UN Global Compact in gaining access to the Blue Zone is October 31st and you will need to have your own Blue Zone badge in order to attend the meeting.

The deadline to register for the meeting is October 31st 2024.

Due to the high level of interest in attending this meeting, we request that you email events@unglobalcompact.org if you are no longer able to attend as soon as possible.