2024-05-07 00:57:32
A dialogue conference on the theme “COP29 and beyond – peace, security and climate change”, which was attended by leading representatives of civil society and think tanks active in the field of climate change in Europe, concluded in Bonn (Germany).
As Day.Az reports, the conference discussed measures to combat the depletion of water resources, strengthen food security, and support the population suffering from climate change and the mine problem.
Delivering the final report at the conference as a representative from the COP29 Presidency, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Elshad Iskenderov noted that the issues of global climate change and international peace are closely related and have mutual influence.
“More and more evidence shows that wars and conflicts, as well as their consequences – the destruction of biodiversity, emissions of harmful substances, mine pollution – not only pollute the environment, but also bring humanity closer to the irreversible “red line” of climate change,” said E. Iskenderov, noting that COP29, which Azerbaijan will host this year, is an important opportunity to discuss these threats and find concrete solutions.
The ambassador emphasized that the unanimous election of Azerbaijan as the host of COP29 is proof of the world community’s trust in the political will of our country and its ability to contribute to solving global problems, taking into account the interests of all parties. Azerbaijan is committed to creating opportunities for broad discussion of the set of issues “Peace, Security and Climate Change” with the participation of representatives of civil society and experts and is open to specific proposals in this area.
Noting that in connection with Azerbaijan’s chairmanship last month, meetings were held with representatives of international NGOs, the diplomat regarded this as an indicator of our country’s persistence in implementing the principle stated in connection with the inclusiveness of COP29.