Second Meeting of COP29 Organizing Committee held in Baku -

Second Meeting of COP29 Organizing Committee held in Baku - PHOTOS

22:21 07 March 2024 Read: 445

The second meeting of the Organizing Committee for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) took place on March 7th in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Samir Nuriyev, Chair of the Organizing Committee, highlighted the work done since the first meeting. This included expanding the committee to ensure inclusivity by incorporating representatives from Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis (Parliament) and civil society.

Nuriyev emphasized the importance of a fair approach to oil and gas-rich nations and their contributions to environmental issues. He noted Azerbaijan's recent commitment to the "Global Methane Promise" aiming for a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030.

The Committee discussed aligning the Action Plan for COP29 with the recently approved Action Plan for declaring 2024 as the "Year of Solidarity for the Green World" in Azerbaijan.

Nuriyev also reported the UN's positive evaluation of Azerbaijan's preparedness level based on collaboration with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat.

He expressed confidence in Azerbaijan's ability to bridge the gap between developed and developing nations (global North and South) at COP29, building on its experience with the Non-Aligned Movement.

The meeting welcomed the establishment of a collaborative mechanism between the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Azerbaijan, and Brazil for COP29.

Several government officials presented at the meeting:

Mukhtar Babayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources (appointed COP29 president), discussed his visits to key countries and international organizations regarding COP29.
Rashad Nabiyev, Minister of Digital Development and Transport, outlined transportation solutions for COP29.
Yalchin Rafiyev, Deputy Foreign Minister and COP29 Chief Negotiator, spoke about Azerbaijan's COP29 priorities, initiatives, and international engagement.
MP Nigar Arpadarai shared her work as a high-level climate change champion.
Deputy Fatma Yıldırım presented on parliamentary diplomacy related to climate change and the
Milli Majlis' activities for COP29.

Young Climate Champion Leyla Hasanova and representatives from NGOs highlighted the importance of civil society involvement in COP29 and commended the committee's inclusivity.

The meeting concluded with the assignment of tasks related to the COP29 Action Plan and its successful organization.