Tag Archives: COP29

The Preliminary Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (Pre-COP29) will be held in Baku on October 10-11, Azernews reports, citing the event organizers. The conference is titled “Strengthening Ambitions and Ensuring Action.” At the opening ceremony, Mukhtar Babayev, the designated President of COP29; Sultan Al Jabir, President of COP28; Amina Jain …

COP29 represents a critical opportunity to address significant gaps in climate action and financing. Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, emphasized this point in an interview with the “Press Trust of India,” Azernews reports. Scotland underscored that the climate negotiations at COP29 in Baku are the world’s most pivotal chance …

The Ambassador of Jordan to Azerbaijan, Omar Barakat Al-Nahar, met with the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Mukhtar Babayev, Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. The sides exchanged views on the preparations for the upcoming 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United …

Marcos Neto, Assistant Secretary-General of the UN and Director of the Organization’s Policy Work and Program Support Bureau, expressed optimism about Azerbaijan’s upcoming chairmanship of COP29, Azernews reports. In a recent update shared on the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) X account, Neto highlighted the significance of this year’s COP, emphasizing that …

During the Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan Agricultural Forum, Ambassador Alim Bayel announced Kazakhstan’s handover of the chairmanship of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CACEM) to Azerbaijan during COP29, Azernews reports. “Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, both peace-loving nations, have a history of successful cooperation within international organizations, exemplified by our collaboration within the …

Azerbaijan is actively restoring and revitalizing its economy in the territories liberated from occupation, particularly in Garabagh, directing all state resources and capacities toward establishing local economies at the most modern standards. This effort is a pivotal focus area under the “Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development” program, emphasizing …

Despite its wealth of energy resources and global recognition as an energy exporter, Azerbaijan remains committed to developing its renewable energy sector. This strategic decision isn’t just about enhancing energy security, it is also fostering new industrial sectors, creating jobs, and promoting sustainable economic growth. Under President Ilham Aliyev’s leadership, …

A parliamentary session will be held in Azerbaijan within the framework of COP29, the local MP Kamal Jafarov said during a scientific-practical conference themed “The role of educational and law enforcement activities in strengthening the environment” held in Khankendi city today, Azernews reports. According to him, attention to climate change is one …

Ulrich Lenarts, Deputy Director for Environment, Climate Policy, and Cooperation at the Belgian Federal State Service for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, and Development, addressed ADA University during the “Opportunities and Challenges for Climate Action: European and Regional Perspective” event, Azernews reports. He commended Azerbaijan’s COP29 team for their earnest commitment to combating …

The conference “Raising Ambition, Enabling Action: COP29 Sustainable Business Forum” has commenced in Baku on May 17, Azernews reports. Alessandra Roccasalvoya, Acting Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Azerbaijan, emphasised, “Participants of COP29 in Baku will engage in discussions and take actions to ensure a sustainable future for …