High-level meeting dedicated to COP29 underway in Azerbaijan’s Zangilan

The 29th High-Level Meeting entitled “Pathway to COP29: Sustainable and Resilient Future” is underway in Azerbaijan’s Zangilan district.

The first two days of the three-day event was held in Baku, Caliber.Az reports citing the local media.

The final day of the event includes two panel discussions, during which Azerbaijan's experience in combating climate change and achievements in sustainable development goals (SDGs) will be discussed.

Seven panel discussions were held during the first two days. The issues related to the climate change mitigation, adaptation and sustainability, as well as the negative impact of global warming on water resources, biodiversity and food security, the role of science, technology and innovation in the fight against climate change, the situation in the food and agricultural sectors, financing issues were discussed.

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.