As Azerbaijan prepares to host COP29 in Baku, conference president Mukhtar Babayev said he is focused on orchestrating an inclusive and action-oriented event in November. He added that he invites a wide variety of stakeholders – including NGOs, youth, indigenous groups and financial institutions – to actively participate and help lead the negotiations.
Financing the fight against climate change is on the central agenda of COP29, crucial to fulfilling the commitments made in previous conferences. Babayev stressed the importance of reviewing past promises to ensure they are fulfilled.
He also referred to the goal of keeping the global temperature increase within 1.5 degrees Celsius, a task that, in his opinion, can only be achieved by joining efforts. Babayev added that he and his team are committed to the success of the COP by facilitating a platform for all countries to collaborate closely in these difficult times.
