Prague Hosts COP29 Event Within OSCE Forum (PHOTO)
Date
9/13/2024 3:11:24 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 13. An event
entitled "COP29: Promoting Solidarity and Unity in Addressing the
Challenges of Climate Change through Broadening Ambition and
Encouraging Action" was held in Prague under the auspices of the
Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the OSCE within the framework of
the 31st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum, Trend
reports via Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The event was moderated by the Chair of the OSCE Committee on
Economic and Environmental Issues and Permanent Representative of
Austria to the OSCE Florian Raunig.
Azerbaijan's Deputy Foreign Minister and Chief Negotiator for
COP29, Yalchin Rafiyev, also participated and delivered a
speech.
Rafiyev highlighted the severe global impacts of climate change
and outlined Azerbaijan's preparations for hosting COP29 in
November. He provided updates on the negotiation process,
Azerbaijan's 14 proposed initiatives, and the country's efforts
towards energy transition and climate policy. Rafiyev emphasized
Azerbaijan's commitment to inclusivity and cooperation in the fight
against climate change and noted that the COP29 presidency is in
close contact with various partners.
OSCE representative Bakyt Dzhusupov noted that climate change is
a central focus for the OSCE, with several commitments and
activities related to this issue. He discussed the organization's
plans to participate in COP29.
Participants of the event underscored the importance of
Azerbaijan's leadership in enhancing international cooperation on
climate action, building trust, and increasing global efforts. They
expressed their support for Azerbaijan's ongoing efforts.
The Economic and Environmental Forum is the OSCE's largest
annual event, serving as a platform for discussing member states'
commitments to economic and environmental activities and measures
to fulfill these obligations.
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