COP29 Azerbaijan

The COP29 Presidency has arrived in Belém to finalise preparations for the COP30 Summit. The Presidency will use this conference to hold all Parties to account for the historic commitments made at COP29, particularly on climate finance. The COP29 Presidency is working closely with the COP30 Presidency of Brazil to make COP30 a success and bolster the multilateral system. #COP29 #COP30

Azerbaijan is proud to have ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, Azerbaijan has joined over 160 countries committing to the phase-down of HFC. This significant step, as endorsed by H.E. Ilham Aliyev by Presidential Decree, strengthens Azerbaijan's commitment to advancing global efforts to combat climate change. #COP29 #ClimateAction

The COP29 Presidency has arrived in Paris, France to attend Paris Peace Forum, to mark the decade anniversary of the Paris Agreement and to reflect on how we can deliver progress in the second decade of the Paris era. #COP29

The COP29 Presidency is in Istanbul for the Zero Waste Forum , hosted by the Government of Türkiye and H.E. First Lady of Türkiye Emine Erdogan. This important event convenes policymakers, innovators, city leaders and community organisers to drive tangible action towards a zero-waste world. The forum will create discussion and collaboration as the world turns policy into practice, scales zero waste solutions, mobilises finance and builds strong partnerships for sustained action. #COP29 #ZeroWasteForum #ZeroWasteInAction

The COP29 Presidency has completed its attendance at the Pre-COP in Brasilia, the final set of negotiations before COP30 in Belém. During the summit, the team called on all Parties to deliver on their climate finance promises as we collectively strive to achieve Brazil’s vision of an implementation COP. In particular, the COP29 President and Lead Negotiator called on all parties to deliver progress on adaptation, and ensure that they maintain momentum and focus on the Baku Adaptation Roadmap, which will be a useful tool in advancing the Global Goal on Adaptation. #COP29 #COP30

The COP29 Presidency team has arrived in Brasília to participate in the Pre-COP, the final round of ministerial consultations ahead of COP30 in Belém. At this crucial milestone on the road from Baku to Belém, the COP29 Presidency will call on all Parties to honour the commitments made at previous COPs and stand with Brazil to make COP30 yet another success for multilateralism. #COP29

The COP29 Presidency is in Abu Dhabi for the IUCN World Conservation Congress. The Presidency will collaborate with nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers to elevate ambitions, accelerate action and scale up solutions that address the needs of both nature and people, ensuring that sustainability efforts are equitable and just. #COP29 #IUCNCongress

The COP29 High-Level Champion Impact Report has been released by Nigar Arpadarai, highlighting a year of progress in advancing the Paris Agreement’s goals. From mobilising whole-of-society action and scaling climate finance, to empowering SMEs and spotlighting climate innovators, the report showcases the collective achievements made under the COP29 Presidency. It also outlines the path forward to COP30 in Belém, as we continue to bridge government commitments with real-world climate action. Read the full 2024 Key Outcomes Report on our official website, cop29.az. #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan

The COP29 Presidency co-hosted a flagship climate dialogue on sea level fluctuations and unequal consequences with the Commonwealth Secretariat at Marlborough House in London. Addressing the event, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder of IDEA, emphasized the urgent need to protect the Caspian Sea, highlighting that protecting nature means protecting humanity. Mukhtar Babayev, COP29 President and Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues, called for global solidarity for the Caspian Sea and highlight Azerbaijan cooperation with UNEP and other organisations and countries to combat the Caspian Sea’s decline. He also reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s commitment to supporting Small Island States, which face existential threats from rising seas. The event brought together the COP29 Presidency with leaders from the Commonwealth and international NGOs to champion climate solidarity and practical action ahead of COP30. Azerbaijan continues to stand for climate action, trust, and global cooperation—protecting our seas, islands, and shared future. #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan