Azerbaijan’s COP29 hosting creates unique opportunity for regional climate action, says EU envoy

Azerbaijan's hosting of the prestigious COP29 conference presents a unique opportunity to address climate issues on a regional level, according to EU Ambassador to Georgia, Pawel Herczynski. 

Herczynski noted that the high-level EU delegation will also be attending the event, adding significant weight to the discussions, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

"The EU is committed to supporting efforts to address climate change and environmental issues, which are crucial for the entire planet. Azerbaijan’s role in hosting such a prestigious event will enhance focus on climate matters in the region," Herczynski stated.

The ambassador expressed his gratitude to the Azerbaijani government for organizing COP29 and extended his best wishes for the event’s success.

He emphasized the importance of international cooperation in combating climate change, highlighting that only through collective efforts can meaningful progress be made on this front.

"Events like COP29 will not only strengthen EU-Azerbaijan cooperation but also provide a valuable platform for discussing environmental issues," Herczynski said, underlining the role of the conference in promoting joint action on climate challenges.

The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) will be held in Azerbaijan on November 11-22. This decision was made at the COP28 plenary session in Dubai on December 11, 2023. During two weeks, Baku will become a global hub, welcoming around 70,000 to 80,000 international guests. 

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an agreement signed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in June 1992, aimed at preventing dangerous human interference with the climate system. 

By Khagan Isayev