30 Ngos From G7 Countries Issue Statement In Solidarity With Azerbaijan As COP29 Chair


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 17. A number of NGOsparticipating in the G7 Civil Society Summit in Italy issued astatement in support of Azerbaijan as the host country for COP29,Trend reports.

The statement was signed by 30 NGOs from 8 countries, includingrepresentatives from French NGOs and UNESCO.

The statement reads:

"We, the undersigned civil society organizations, support theCOP29 Presidency and Azerbaijan, the hosting country, as theyembark on the vital mission of steering the global communitytowards a sustainable and resilient future.

Given our deep concern regarding the urgent environmental impactof climate change confronting our planet, we highly appreciateevery step that serves to tackle the climate crisis.

By providing a platform for nations to converge, shareexpertise, and forge alliances, Azerbaijan demonstrates exemplaryleadership in advancing the collective efforts to mitigate climatechange.

By prioritizing meaningful engagement with CSOs, Azerbaijan willenrich the discussions at COP29, promote inclusivity, andultimately advance the collective efforts towards achieving thegoals of the Paris Agreement. This accomplishment showcasesAzerbaijan's capacity for effective multilateral diplomacy andhighlights its crucial role in shaping a sustainable future forgenerations to come.

We believe that COP29 Azerbaijan will foster significantcooperation, inspire ambitious pledges, and navigate the world to aconsensus.

We unite in solidarity with the COP29 Presidency, Azerbaijan,and other civil society groups worldwide in their endeavors toaccelerate climate action and forge a promising future for ourplanet.

In Solidarity for a Green World!

Signatures:

Martina Rocci – FAO, Italy

Mariarosaria Ercolini – FAO, Italy

Lara Savini – UNESCO, Italy

Viktoriia Gruzdeva - Global Governance NGO, Italy

Alessia Luca - Institute of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

Damian Facciolo – Global Health WG in C7, Italy

Davide Giacomino - Network italiano Salute Globale, Italy

Mariagrazia Midulla – Climate Justice WG in C7, Italy

Elisa Bernelli - Network italiano Salute Globale, Italy

Willam Gois- Migrant Forum Asia, Italy

Ellie Parravani - Network italiano Salute Globale, Italy

Giulia Valente - Global Governance NGO, Italy

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