The COP29 climate summit has begun in Baku, Azerbaijan, uniting global leaders to accelerate climate action, reduce emissions, and push toward the Paris Agreement goals.
In order to protect the earth for future generations, Pope Francis has urged world leaders to take significant action at COP29 and emphasize the need of international cooperation.
Azerbaijan has invited officials from the National Environmental Protection Agency to the United Nations climate change summit starting 11 November. This is the first time the former insurgents have attended the event, since they took power August in 2021.
“Azerbaijan has created a platform, and we are a bridge between the parties. And now it's up to all of us together to make that happen,” UN High-Level Climate Champion, Nigar Arpadarai, tells AnewZ in an exclusive interview ahead of COP29 in Baku.
The COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company is committed to sustainability by using hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) at Baku Stadium to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Supported by SOCAR Green, this initiative aims to set a standard for future international events.
The COP29 Presidency has released nine Declarations and Pledges, inviting global stakeholders to endorse these key climate initiatives, aimed at uniting efforts, enhancing ambition, and supporting UNFCCC goals ahead of COP29 in Baku this November.
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra is attending the Pre-COP29 meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss critical climate issues like finance, carbon markets, and fossil fuel transitions. He will also deliver a keynote speech and hold bilateral talks with key global leaders.
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