South-South Cooperation and Climate Action
UNOSSC at Conferences of the Parties (COP)
The Conference of the Parties (COP), is held annually, with the Presidency rotating between the five recognized UN regions. This year, Azerbaijan has been selected as the Presidency of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), to be hosted in Baku this November.
UNOSSC advances policy choices for all South-South and triangular cooperation stakeholders
South-South cooperation is key to mobilizing regional climate finance solutions and regional climate finance mechanisms tailored to their specific needs, ensuring a just transition that prioritizes the rights and livelihoods of communities in developing countries. By aligning policies that promote inclusive economic development while moving away from fossil fuels, countries in the Global South can develop transition strategies that address their unique adaptation and mitigation challenges while emphasizing social equity, job creation, and poverty alleviation, ensuring no one is left behind.
South-South and triangular partnerships deliver results that make a significant effect impact
The private sector in developing countries must leverage South-South cooperation to identify regional investment opportunities in green technologies and renewable energy projects. By pooling resources and expertise, businesses across the Global South can create new economic opportunities while contributing to climate action. Civil society organizations have a crucial role in facilitating South-South cooperation by empowering local communities, advocating for inclusive climate policies, and ensuring that climate solutions are context-specific. Promoting grassroots collaboration across the Global South will help achieve a just transition that uplifts vulnerable populations.
UNOSSC is a robust knowledge hub and partner of choice in South-South and triangular cooperation capacity building
South-South cooperation provides an opportunity for countries to share successful strategies and technologies related to climate resilience and sustainability. By exchanging knowledge and expertise, such as in renewable energy deployment, water management, and disaster response, developing countries can collectively strengthen their ability to meet climate goals without relying solely on traditional international funding sources.
South-South Trust Funds offer a value-added for all partners in inclusive demand-driven initiatives
By providing targeted funding to the most vulnerable and marginalized communities, UNOSSC-managed South-South Trust Funds ensure that climate actions are equitable and inclusive. Through capacity building and sharing of successful practices, technologies, and experiences, South-South Trust Fund programming protects communities of the Global South disproportionately affected by climate change.
Featured Knowledge Products
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Featured Good Practices
Climate Disaster Risk Financing Framework and Parametric Insurance
Strengthening Disaster Risk Management Institutional Frameworks and Capacities
Climate Box: Climate Change Education and Awareness Project
The Initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture (AAA)
COMSATS Centre for Climate & Sustainability
Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Central Asia
Climate Action News
Advancing Resilience and Sustainability through Climate-Smart Solutions in South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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Cabo Verde Beats Back Climate Change through South-South Cooperation
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Indonesia and Türkiye Agree on Geothermal Cooperation
Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) signed a Memorandum of Confidentiality Agreement (CA) with the energy company from Turkiye, Kipaş Holding on Saturday, 3/2/2024. The two energy companies agreed to start cooperation in the energy sector in the geothermal. The signing...
Climate Action Events
Accelerating South-South and Triangular Cooperation through collaborative innovation and building coherent portfolios of new solutions: UNOSSC South-South and Triangular Cooperation Solutions Lab
Date & Time: 14 November 2025 at 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Baku Time) Venue: GORD Pavilion, Blue Zone Objective: This event seeks to strengthen South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTrC) by highlighting the potential of collaborative innovation, coherent solution...
HLPF Side Event: Adaptation, Mitigation and Monitoring – Innovative Science-based Climate Action Solutions
When: 8 July 2024, 1:15 PM – 2:20 PM Where: Conference Room 3 - United Nations Headquarters, New York - USA On 8 July 2024, on the margins of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, the United Nations Office for South-South...
UNDRR GETI, UNOSSC & WHO Kick-start Joint Online Training Programme on Building Back Better, Resilient and Healthy Cities
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Making African Continental Free Trade Area Work for Women in a Post-COVID-19 World
Jan 6 2021 (IPS) - On 1st January 2021, trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement commenced after months of delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The AfCFTA aims to bring together 1.3 billion people in a $3.4 trillion economic bloc,...