Since organizing its first official delegation in 2021, Penn has been an active participant in the research and independent non-governmental organizations group (RINGO). Faculty, students, fellows, and staff apply for a limited number of week-long badges to engage in various roles, from contributing to committee work and supporting negotiations to implementing partnership programs and presenting at side-events.

The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and Perry World House co-organize the delegation, with the Kleinman Center serving as the central hub for all UNFCCC-related communications and badge coordination. Through their diverse contributions, Penn attendees play a vital role in advancing global climate solutions.

Penn at COP28

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As the leading body on campus, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy serves as the key focal point for all UNFCCC news and meeting information.

UNFCCC / COP News

  • A message to Parties and Observers regarding the topic to be discussed at the second hybrid dialogue under the United Arab Emirates Just Transition Work Programme (UAE JTWP) in 2024. (July 30, 2024)
  • A letter regarding the COP Presidencies Troika from the incoming COP 29 Presidency. (July 23, 2024)
  • A message from the co-chairs of the Adaptation Committee regarding the surveys to inform work on technical guidance and training materials to support implementation of the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience. The deadline for completing both surveys is Monday 12 August 2024. (July 19, 2024)
  • Information from the secretariat about COP29: 1) All foreign participants entering Azerbaijan for COP 29 and the pre-sessionals must have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Azerbaijan. 2) All COP 29 participants traveling from outside Azerbaijan will require a visa, regardless of their national passport. 3) The Azerbaijan Government has authorized an electronic, free-of-charge “COP 29 Special Visa”, for all COP 29 Azerbaijan registered participants.4) The COP 29 Special Visa allows the holder a single-entry visit. Should you wish to leave Azerbaijan and return during COP29 you must re-apply for the COP 29 Special Visa following the same process as you used previously, using your UNFCCC registration number. 5) Upon approval of registration via the UNFCCC Online Registration System, participants will receive a link to apply for the visa as part of the UNFCCC registration confirmation email. 6) The COP 29 Special Visa will indicate the date of issue and be valid until 30 November 2024. Visa holders must enter the Republic of Azerbaijan before this date. 7) Through the link, please visit the visa portal, fill out the form, upload the required documents, and submit it for approval. Once approved, you will receive the visa confirmation email with a link to download your COP29 Special Visa. 8) Participants are strongly encouraged to apply for the COP29 Special Visa promptly once their UNFCCC registration is confirmed. Please use the visa portal link in your UNFCCC registration email to track the status of your visa. For queries concerning visa arrangements, please contact: visas@unfccc.int. (July 8, 2024)
  • An invitation for submissions regarding the Eleventh technical expert dialogue and third meeting under the ad hoc work programme on the new collective quantified goal on climate finance. (July 5, 2024)
  • A message from Her Excellency Razan Al Mubarak, High-Level Champion of the COP 28 Presidency, and Ms. Nigar Arpadarai, High-Level Champion of the incoming COP 29 Presidency, calling for inputs to reflect on the progress made by the High-Level Champions and the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action. (June 4, 2024)
  • The Government of Azerbaijan, through its accommodation provider Bnetwork, has made special efforts to secure sufficient accommodation rooms for all delegates in Baku. Accommodation bookings are facilitated by Bnetwork and access to online booking website is available here https://cop29-accommodation.bnetwork.com for all COP registered participants.(May 24, 2024)
  • Message from the co-chairs of the ad hoc work program on the new collective quantified goal on climate finance on the tenth technical expert dialogue and the second meeting under the ad hoc work programme on the new collective quantified goal on climate finance. (May 10, 2024)
  • Message from the co-chairs of the Sharm El-Sheikh Dialogue on the first workshop under the Sharm el-Sheikh dialogue in 2024. (May 10, 2024)
  • A message from the co-chairs of the Sharm el-Sheikh dialogue on the scope of Article 2, paragraph 1(c), and its complementarity with Article 9 of the Paris Agreement. (May 6, 2024)

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