UN Climate Change Conference 2024
COP29 ARCTIC PAVILION
by the Northern Forum
COP29 ARCTIC PAVILION
by the Northern Forum
November 11-22, Baku, Azerbaijan
Tackling the effects of climate change in the region requires close coordination, collaboration and partnership with relevant Global governance efforts. Though the Arctic plays a crucial role in
The Northern Forum aims at providing this platform, the Arctic Pavilion, for the outreach and collaboration at COP29 and develop it further in the framework of UNFCCC, revitalizing partnerships for sustainable development in the high north, with particular focus on the indigenous communities and youth engagement.
Tackling the effects of climate change in the region requires close coordination, collaboration and partnership with relevant Global governance efforts. Though the Arctic plays a crucial role in regulating, stabilizing and transforming the Earth’s climate, as of today there is no Arctic Pavilion at COP, and the region is little covered by its outcomes. While main regional cooperation remains largely frozen, the cooperation on SDGs in the Arctic needs a global platform.
The Northern Forum aims at providing this platform, the Arctic Pavilion, for the outreach and collaboration at COP29 and develop it further in the framework of UNFCCC, revitalizing partnerships for sustainable development in the high north, with particular focus on the indigenous communities and youth engagement.
The Melnichenko Foundation considers NCS to be among the most important priorities in its activities and is engaged in their promotion within the framework of the global climate agenda. The Foundation advocates for the intensification of scientific research about the Arctic, including international research, an open global dialogue on the climate agenda being a fundamental element of success.
The mission of the Northern Forum is to improve the quality of life in the North and support regional sustainable development. The goals are to provide tools and opportunities for regional leaders in solving common problems, implementing joint socio-economic initiatives at the regional level, organizing events, ensuring active engagement in international forums and the implementation of projects of local and Global importance and supporting and enhancing active youth engagement.
The organization's development goal is to turn the Northern Forum into an effective, non-alternative structure for interregional and international cooperation of the regions of the North and the Arctic, which shapes world politics in this area and is an equal partner of international organizations with its own unique niche.
The Northern Forum has a status of Observer in the UNFCCC, the Arctic Council and is the only NGO for interregional cooperation in that role.
General Partner
The Melnichenko Foundation is the General Partner and Sponsor of the Arctic Pavilion.
The Foundation was established to support initiatives aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations and to implement educational projects in the regions of Russia. The Foundation supports gifted children in the field of exact sciences and develops a system of "social mobility" to support talented youth in the country’s regions.
Among the key priorities of the Foundation is the fight against climate change, including projects related to the unique Arctic ecosystem and the introduction of natural climate solutions for preserving permafrost. Towards this aim, the Foundation supports specialized scientific research and promotes global dialogue amongst scientists and thought leaders to find solutions.
Andrey Melnichenko is a leading Russian industrialist and philanthropist. Over the past 25 years, he has founded several companies that are global leaders in their sectors. The companies exemplify best practices in organizing production processes, reducing negative impact on the environment, and the highest international standards of management.
BRICS Youth Energy Agency is a youth-led organization established to secure cooperation of young people from 10 BRICS countries and wider - Global South countries in the field of energy and climate change.
BRICS YEA actively works with young scientists and professionals on projects aimed at shaping a common vision for the future development of energy and natural resources. The flagship project is the BRICS Youth Energy Outlook, recognized by the Ministries of Energy of the BRICS countries, and reports addressing topical issues of the global agenda.
BRICS YEA also develops policy recommendations and drafts of intergovernmental regulatory documents within the framework of energy and climate cooperation mechanisms, including in partnership with UN Regional Economic Commissions (UNECE and UN ESCAP).
The Northern Forum was established on 8 November 1991 in Alaska, USA.
The mission of the Northern Forum is to improve the quality of life in the North and support regional sustainable development. The goals are to provide tools and opportunities for regional leaders in solving common problems, implementing joint socio-economic initiatives at the regional level, organizing events, ensuring active engagement in international forums and the implementation of projects of local and Global importance and supporting and enhancing active youth engagement.
The organization's development goal is to turn the Northern Forum into an effective, non-alternative structure for interregional and international cooperation of the regions of the North and the Arctic, which shapes world politics in this area and is an equal partner of international organizations with its own unique niche.
The Northern Forum has a status of Observer in the UNFCCC, the Arctic Council and is the only NGO for interregional cooperation in that role.
General Partner
The Melnichenko Foundation is the General Partner and Sponsor of the Arctic Pavilion.
The Foundation was established to support initiatives aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations and to implement educational projects in the regions of Russia. The Foundation supports gifted children in the field of exact sciences and develops a system of "social mobility" to support talented youth in the country’s regions.
Among the key priorities of the Foundation is the fight against climate change, including projects related to the unique Arctic ecosystem and the introduction of natural climate solutions for preserving permafrost. Towards this aim, the Foundation supports specialized scientific research and promotes global dialogue amongst scientists and thought leaders to find solutions.
Andrey Melnichenko is a leading Russian industrialist and philanthropist. Over the past 25 years, he has founded several companies that are global leaders in their sectors. The companies exemplify best practices in organizing production processes, reducing negative impact on the environment, and the highest international standards of management.
Youth Partner
BRICS Youth Energy Agency is a youth-led organization established to secure cooperation of young people from 10 BRICS countries and wider - Global South countries in the field of energy and climate change.
BRICS YEA actively works with young scientists and professionals on projects aimed at shaping a common vision for the future development of energy and natural resources. The flagship project is the BRICS Youth Energy Outlook, recognized by the Ministries of Energy of the BRICS countries, and reports addressing topical issues of the global agenda.
BRICS YEA also develops policy recommendations and drafts of intergovernmental regulatory documents within the framework of energy and climate cooperation mechanisms, including in partnership with UN Regional Economic Commissions (UNECE and UN ESCAP).
- Outreach with their expertise and best practices to the multimillion audience;
- Strengthen their brand image at the world’s largest climate event;
- Support and participate in the next steps of Arctic cooperation;
- Get visibility, hold events and/meetings in the COP29 Blue zone.
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Apply for a side-event
at COP29 Arctic Pavilion
Do you have a topic or perspective that appeals to a global audience and that you would like to present on stage? We will distribute the pavilion's available program slots among the best Open Call applications.
You can submit an Open Call application between August 20 and September 20, 2024. Applicants will be notified by October 7, 2024. Possible late submissions will be looked into within the availability of open slots.
you apply for a side-event
If your event is selected for the COP29 Arctic Pavilion, we will get in touch regarding content, speakers, text for program and communications. Please note that all marketing and communication actions and materials including costs is the responsibility of the organizer of the individual events.
After each event there will be 20 minutes pause and room for mingle and discussions ‘of stage’. We also offer the option to host receptions in the afternoon/early evenings.
for a side-event at COP29 Arctic Pavilion by the Northern Forum
UN Climate Change Conference 2024
November 11-22, Baku, Azerbaijan
Please note that the Northern Forum carries out the evaluation process of the applications together with Andrey Melnichenko Charity Foundation and the BRICS Youth Energy Agency. The Northern Forum values and respects your privacy. We process personal information you provided to us in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Note that also the personal information you provided to us can be shared with the entities with whom we co-operate in the evaluation process.
Submission deadline: September 20, 2024
Application form
for a side-event at COP29 Arctic Pavilion
- COP29 Arctic Pavilion Opening
- Revitalizing international cooperation in the Arctic
- Arctic climate and biodiversity challenges
- Arctic oceans and marine environment
- Sustainable economic development in the Arctic in the face of climate change
- Sustainable energy in the Arctic
- Science, Technology and Innovation in the Arctic
- Rest day and no thematic programming
- Youth, children, education and skills
- Arctic health challenges
- Climate change in the Arctic: mitigation and adaptation
- Permafrost in the context of climate change
- Arctic food challenges
- Sustainable development of Arctic cities
- Arctic navigation routes and sea ice forecasting
- Empowering Indigenous Peoples
- Women leadership in the Arctic
- Final negotiations
Baku Stadium, Baku, Azerbaijan
– COP29 Blue Zone, Pavilion D17
cop@northernforum.org
Dr Vladimir Vasilev
Executive Director, The Northern Forum
+7 914 220 97 89
vvasilev@northernforum.org
Mr Arsenii Kirgizov-Barskii
Program and Youth Coordinator
+47 968 83 099
kirgizovbarskii@yeabrics.org
