Conference of the Parties or ‘COP’ provides an opportunity for governments to meet annually and agree on progress and actions to address the climate crisis. CO29 is taking place from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan.

We have sent a delegation to COP29 to advocate for food systems transformation, including a reduction in the consumption of animal sourced foods in high consuming populations, for the sake of animals, people and the planet.

Action on Food Hub

Compassion is part of the COP29 Action on Food Hub, joining organisations including ProVeg International, Future Economy Forum and EIT Food.

 The Hub is an inclusive space for dialogue, collaboration and partnerships with stakeholders from across the entire food system, as well as for actively elevating the voice of marginalised communities, which are so often the most vulnerable to climate change.

Sharing Compassion’s voice on the global stage

During COP29 we will be hosting our own events, speaking at other events, networking with governments, partners and other key stakeholders, and exploring opportunities to have our voice heard. We will be following negotiations related to agriculture and monitoring their progress, supporting governments in their attempt to strengthen ambition on the role agriculture can play in climate change mitigation and adaptation. 

On 16 November, the Action on Food Hub is devoting a day to ‘Just transition’, which we are co-hosting alongside World Animal Protection, ProVeg International, Mercy for Animals, Four Paws and the Changing Marketing Foundation.

That morning, we will co-present a side event with Four Paws, Climate and animal agriculture: The soil health, nature-positive farming and consumption nexus. Later that day, we are taking part in a roundtable event, called Creating a Vision for Food System Transformation: how do we get there?

Side events focus on agriculture and climate

On 18 November, we’re jointly organising an official UNFCCC side event, From Field to Plate: Aligning food systems with climate and biodiversity goals, with Brighter Green, Proveg International, Consumers International and World Animal Protection. The event will explore holistic and inclusive policies that address animal production and consumption in order to reduce emissions while boosting food security, human health, climate resilience and justice.

On 20 November, together with the Government of Pakistan, UNEP, GPNM, INMS and other partners we are co-hosting and speaking at an event called Sustainable nitrogen management: Collaborative solutions for climate action, environment and food security. Held at the Pakistan pavilion, the event will explore the urgent need to optimise nitrogen use in agriculture to tackle climate change, reduce and reverse environmental damage whilst ensuring food security.

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