(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 20. A panel discussion
on "The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation" was held at
the 29th High-Level Meeting titled "Pathway to COP29: Sustainable
and Resilient Future" in connection with COP29, Trend
reports.
The session presented information on ways to tackle climate
change and the contributions that biology, ICT, and artificial
intelligence can make.
The discussions shed light on the political, institutional, and
legal issues that may affect Azerbaijan's ability to provide these
benefits to vulnerable populations.
Furthermore, during his speech at the panel, former Kyrgyz Prime
Minister Djoomart Otorbaev stated that Azerbaijan's priority is not
the energy market but science and innovation.
"We do not doubt that Azerbaijan will successfully host COP29.
We know that Azerbaijan's priority is not only energy. Azerbaijan
emphasizes science and innovation. Thus, we will get out of
geopolitics and achieve more success," he said.
Former Romanian Prime Minister Petre Roman mentioned that
comprehensive measures should be taken to address climate
change.
"Earth's climate is complex, with basic facts. But the science
of climate change is at an unsatisfactory level. We are far from
the desired outcome," he emphasized.
MP of Azerbaijani Parliament, UN High-Level Climate Leader at
COP29 Nigar Arpadarai, noted that the main priority of the UN
High-Level Climate Leader at COP29 is to involve businesses in
addressing climate change.
"In order for business to contribute, we need to develop our
universities and promote research to support green innovations,"
Arpadarai added.
To note, the main objective of this high-level meeting is to
ensure that all stakeholders work together to ensure the success of
COP29 in Baku.
Preparations for COP29 in Baku include a multifaceted approach
to ensure a response to existing global challenges and
opportunities in climate action.
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