A delegation from the U.S. Department of Commerce is attending the United Nations COP 29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22. The group is led by Rick Spinrad, Ph.D., Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator, alongside Heather Evans, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing.

The conference brings together senior officials from the Biden-Harris Administration and leaders from over 190 countries to discuss climate action. The administration's focus on reaching global net-zero emissions by 2050 aims to position the United States as a leader in addressing climate challenges.

Rick Spinrad and Heather Evans will highlight the role of U.S. businesses in developing clean technology and other climate-friendly solutions. They will also showcase NOAA’s contributions to climate research and policy decisions.

NOAA plans to engage in discussions about enhancing global climate resilience and promoting science-based adaptation strategies. The organization will participate in bilateral meetings and events focused on collaboration with domestic and international partners.

The International Trade Administration (ITA) will be involved in engagements aimed at strengthening international cooperation. They plan to meet with firms, associations, and civil society organizations to discuss industry partnerships related to climate adaptation, resilience, clean energy supply chains, methane abatement in the oil and gas sector, among other topics.

For more details on the United States' participation at COP 29, information is available on the U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Center website.