DIMAPUR — Fr. Dr. CP Anto, director of Peace Channel and principal of NEISSR, participated at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, as an observer and delegate, where he spoke about Peace Channel—Going Green, a model initiative for peace and climate change action in Nagaland and parts of northeast India.
According to an update, he mentioned that the initiative, led by the Diocese of Kohima, integrates youth peacebuilding with environmental sustainability, providing a grassroots approach to addressing climate challenges.
Fr. Anto highlighted the achievements of the initiative, which focuses on empowering children, youth, and community leaders through activities such as peacebuilding, reforestation, peace gardens, ecological and peace education, and the promotion of sustainable practices.
He emphasised the critical role of such community-driven initiatives in advancing climate resilience while aligning with global climate goals under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Fr. Anto also attended various side events and talks at national pavilions, where he shared insights.
It was mentioned that the main objectives of COP29 are reinforcing global commitments to limit global warming to 1.5°C, scaling up climate finance to support adaptation and mitigation in developing and vulnerable nations, establishing robust frameworks for loss and damage funding to address irreversible climate impacts, and promoting innovation in renewable energy and sustainable resource management.
COP29 brought together over 32,000 delegates from 193 countries, including government leaders, environmental experts, activists, and industry representatives.
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