The Baku Finance Goal (BFG) has been announced by the COP29 Presidency of Azerbaijan, marking a groundbreaking commitment to mobilise $1.3 trillion annually in climate finance for the developing world.
This shows a substantial increase from the previous $100 billion target and is central to COP29’s mission to advance global climate action. The initiative will unlock significant investments to drive progress towards limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
The BFG sets a core target for developed nations to lead by contributing at least $300 billion annually by 2035, an increase of $50 billion from earlier drafts. It prioritises support for the least developed countries and small island states, focusing on accessibility and transparency. These advancements stem from 48 hours of intensive negotiations led by the Azerbaijani Presidency.
COP29 also finalised a decade-long negotiation on Article 6, establishing high-integrity carbon markets projected to generate $1 trillion annually by 2050 and reduce climate plan costs by $250 billion annually. Combined with the BFG, these measures are set to reshape global climate finance and redirect investment to developing nations.
Significant progress was also made on the Fund for Loss and Damage, which is now ready to begin distributing funds by 2025. This development aligns with Azerbaijan’s commitment to supporting vulnerable nations, as emphasised by President Ilham Aliyev.
In his remarks, COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev highlighted the transformative nature of the agreement, stating, “The Baku Finance Goal will turn billions into trillions over the next decade” and emphasised it as a key step in addressing climate challenges. The success of COP29 underscores Azerbaijan’s diplomatic leadership in delivering ambitious climate solutions.
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