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At UNFCCC COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of the Global Project for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change (GMACC), the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) hosted an engaging and impactful side event at the Namibia Pavilion, highlighting its global initiatives in climate action, environmental sustainability, and collaborative partnerships. The event brought together thought leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across sectors to discuss innovative solutions and forge effective partnerships that will drive global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Highlighting HSF’s Global Initiatives in Climate and Sustainability The event was dedicated to showcasing HSF’s worldwide initiatives aimed at tackling climate change, protecting ecosystems, and fostering sustainable development. As the global community faces urgent environmental challenges, the event demonstrated how international cooperation...

The Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF) helps Major Groups and Stakeholders to prepare their input and participation in the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). The forum takes place just before UNEA. It is the world’s highest decision-making body for environmental issues and provides an avenue for civil society to craft their stances, statements, and contributions to the UNEA-6 process. Accredited Major Groups to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) of UNEP are invited to take part in this very important forum. This year, the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) was represented by four people from the Regional Sustainability Network. It took place on 24th and 25th February 2024. UNEP works with the following nine Major Groups: Non-governmental organizations, Farmers, Indigenous peoples...