Azerbaijan, UN convention on climate change sign host country agreement

Azerbaijan and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have signed a Host Country Agreement.

COP29 Azerbaijan’s official X account shared a post in this regard, Caliber.Az reports.  

“The Host Country Agreement between Azerbaijan and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has been signed, marking the latest milestone in preparations for the successful delivery of COP29 in Azerbaijan in November.

The agreement highlights Azerbaijan’s commitment to delivering an accessible, inclusive and transparent conference that reflects the needs and priorities of all parties and during which all voices will be heard,” the post reads.

The Conference of the Parties (COP), is held annually, with the Presidency rotating between the five recognised UN regions.

This year, Azerbaijan has been selected as the Presidency of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), to be hosted in Baku this November. Azerbaijan has a strong track record of hosting international events and has chosen Baku Stadium as the venue for COP29.

To deliver a process that is transparent, impartial and inclusive, the COP29 Presidency has developed a plan based on two mutually reinforcing pillars to enhance ambition and enable action.