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Speakers: US Senator Ed Markey, Brazil MP Livia Duarte, Canada Senator Rosa Galvez, Egypt MP Sahar Albazar, Uganda MP Biyika Lawrence Songa, Austria MP Lukas Hammer, and Nepal MP Anjan Shakya

At COP29 in Baku, Parliamentarians for a Fossil-Free Future (ParlFossilFree) will host a timely discussion on the international response to climate challenges amid recent U.S. political shifts. This conversation will emphasize the importance of global parliamentarians’ collaboration in pursuing a fossil-free world, with U.S. Senator Ed Markey and lawmakers from multiple nations leading discussions on the evolving landscape of climate policy. This session provides a platform to address how recent changes, including President Trump’s re-election, may impact global climate action, international cooperation, and the role of the U.S. as a climate leader.

In alignment with COP29’s agenda, the event will address core issues such as climate finance, a just energy transition, and resilience policies. Against this backdrop, parliamentarians from around the world will share successful legislative approaches and ongoing challenges in advancing climate action. The event aims to outline actionable pathways to meet the Paris Agreement goals, underscoring the importance of cross-border ambition and accountability in the face of shifting national policies.