COP20 president: Azerbaijan should lead with ambition at COP29

Global Leader of Climate and Energy at WWF and former COP20 president Manuel Pulgar-Vidal has urged Azerbaijan to enhance its efforts and galvanize all parties involved in the Framework Convention on Climate Change for a successful COP29 outcome.

"Azerbaijan, as the host of COP29, bears a significant responsibility and opportunity to drive forward the negotiations and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. To achieve an ambitious outcome, Azerbaijan should set clear deadlines, leverage expert advice, intensify financial negotiations, and maintain pressure on countries to meet their commitments," Pulgar-Vidal said, Caliber.Az reports citing the local media.

To recap, Baku will host the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).

A group of Eastern European countries has chosen Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to host COP29 climate talks next year.

Earlier, Bulgaria withdrew its candidacy to host the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in favour of Azerbaijan.

Moreover, Baku and Yerevan agreed to support each other at some international venues. In a joint statement, Armenia said it would support Azerbaijan's bid to host the COP29 summit.

The conference is being held in rotation by five UN regional groups, and Eastern Europe will take part next year.