Foreign NGOs voice support for Azerbaijan hosting COP29

Representatives of NGOs and public activists from the US, UK, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Hungary, Australia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Mexico, and India have expressed their support for Azerbaijan hosting COP29.

They conveyed their endorsement by sending a letter to the Azerbaijan National NGO Forum.

According to Caliber.Az, the statement emphasizes the importance of hosting COP29 in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, in November 2024. It asserts that Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 demonstrates a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are considered, and collaborative efforts are mobilized to ensure inclusive outcomes.

The statement underscores the significance of NGO participation in COP29.

The decision to hold the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 29) in Baku was made during the plenary meeting of COP28 held in Dubai on December 11, 2023. Within the framework of the event, Baku is expected to host approximately 70-80 thousand foreign guests.