On the second day of Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW), attention centred on strengthening international cooperation, accelerating the transition to clean energy, and ensuring a fair and inclusive approach.
Ministers, global experts, business leaders, and youth gathered to discuss how COP29 commitments are being implemented in energy, finance, and innovation. The day opened with speeches by COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov, and COP29 High-Level Champion Nigar Arpadarai, who launched discussions on Azerbaijan’s strategic roadmap for solar, offshore wind, hydrogen, and geothermal energy.
Panel sessions explored how international partnerships can accelerate investments and expand innovation. Leaders from SOCAR Green, Paşa Bank, and Azersun Holding highlighted how sustainability commitments are transforming operations, governance, and financing processes. Experts from BP, OGCI, and GHGSat presented new approaches to methane detection and management. A dedicated session on a just transition examined best practices for protecting workers and communities during the energy shift.
The Youth Climate Forum, running throughout the day, brought together young leaders from Azerbaijan and around the world. Panels on digital transformation, clean energy, urban planning, and climate diplomacy demonstrated how youth are driving innovative solutions and carrying forward the COP29 legacy.
Meanwhile, the Boulevard Marriott hosted a sustainable fashion roundtable and showcase featuring Azerbaijani and international designers presenting circular and eco-conscious innovations. The session highlighted the fashion sector’s contributions to climate action ahead of COP30.
COP29 High-Level Champion Nigar Arpadarai said, “The second day of Baku Climate Action Week showed that when international cooperation combines the energy of businesses, finance, youth, and civil society, it becomes a driving force for the clean energy transition. The COP29 legacy depends on this broad mobilisation.”
Youth Climate Champion Leyla Hasanova added, “Young people are leading the way, proving that the transition can only succeed through inclusivity and participation of all generations.”
The day underlined that global collaboration, corporate innovation, and youth leadership are transforming COP29 achievements into tangible results. Azerbaijan, by hosting these discussions, demonstrates how global commitments can drive national transformation while providing a platform for shared learning and development.
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