Australian Energy Minister Says ‘Paris Agreement Is Working’ in Appeal to Continue Climate Action

Bowen also urged nations to unite and accelerate efforts to meet Paris Agreement goals.

Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen speaks during the resumed High-Level Segment on day eight at the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan on Nov. 19, 2024. Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Labor Energy Minister Chris Bowen has reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change, stressing its importance for both global climate action and economic transformation.

His statement comes during his address at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku on Nov. 19.