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Motion · S6M-15256 · 6 Nov 2024

Peace-building Efforts of COP29 and the COP Truce Initiative

Lodged by Foysol Choudhury Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) as a milestone for peace and international cooperation, including peace and friendship between Armenia and Azerbaijan; further recognises the COP29 aim of peace symbolising how climate action can serve as a bridge to peace and collaboration among nations; supports the “COP Truce” Initiative, which, it understands, urges all parties involved in conflicts to cease hostilities for the duration of COP 29, fostering an environment conducive to dialogue and peaceful coexistence; understands that 127 nations and 1,100 civil society groups have supported the appeal thus far; considers that active hostilities and military conflict have been found to significantly increase carbon emissions, exacerbating the climate crisis; believes that climate change has become a significant contributing factor to land degradation, flooding, rising of sea levels, displacement of population and heightened competition over resources; considers that COP29 is a crucial moment in international climate negotiations, and calls on all parties attending COP29 to cooperate to meaningfully tackle the climate crisis.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.