“COP29 will usher in new opportunities for us,” said Dennis Francis, the President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, during his address at the 11th Global Baku Forum themed "Fixing the Fractured World."
Expressing his confidence in COP29, Francis emphasized its potential as a logical progression from COP28, poised to present resolute and ambitious proposals. He anticipated renewed efforts in both mitigation and adaptation, underscoring the importance of upholding fundamental human rights and promoting gender equality. Emphasizing the need for collective engagement on future challenges, Francis expressed hope that the session would yield fruitful recommendations.
Optimistic about the future, Francis urged concerted efforts towards achieving peace and encouraged the generation of innovative proposals. He concluded by affirming his belief that COP29 would catalyze the transformative changes needed and provide guidance on forthcoming issues.
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