As the COP29 climate conference enters its second week in Baku, Azerbaijan, global media have spotlighted it’s potential to become the second- largest COP on record with 65,000 registrations, Brazil’s bold emission-cutting commitments, and renewed calls from developing states for increased climate financing from wealthier countries for climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. But what has been said about gender equality? Not much. Yet, the outcomes of this COP are decisive for women and girls. Here are five critical processes to watch as the second week kicks-off.
