As part of the COP29 Action Agenda in September 2024, the COP29 Presidency has focused on building support amongst multisector partners for the Declaration, which urges to using digital tools to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, strengthen climate resilience, and advance sustainable development.

The Declaration calls for sector-wide collaboration to accelerate climate-positive digitalisation, improve energy efficiency, and promote inclusive digital access – especially in developing countries.

Commenting on the launch of the COP29 Green Digital Action Declaration, COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev said, “The first-ever Digitalisation Day at COP29 marks a new chapter in climate action, embedding digital technology as a transformative tool. With the launch of the COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action, we have a unique opportunity to combat the climate crisis while urging the digital industry to take responsibility for its environmental footprint. From artificial intelligence in climate modelling to optimising renewable energy systems, digital advancements are key to accelerating sustainable solutions on a global scale.»

Details of the Declaration and other key initiatives were outlined in the COP29 Action Agenda in September 2024. To enhance ambition, the COP29 launched its Action Agenda initiatives for all stakeholders to raise their levels of commitment.

The introduction of the Digitalisation Day to the thematic programming for the conference reflects the critical role of technology in addressing climate change. It also reflects the COP29 commitment to integrating digital solutions into global climate action, in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and other partners. It builds on efforts launched at COP28 by ITU and over 40 partners to underscore the challenges and opportunities in harnessing technology for climate action.

Through this initiative, COP29 aims to place digitalisation at the heart of climate action, empowering nations and communities to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

High-level meeting and launch of COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action