(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 8. All
catering-related preparations for the upcoming COP29 conference in
Baku have been completed, Head of COP29's Catering, Cleaning, and
Waste Disposal Department Anar Zeynalov told
reporters , Trend reports.
Zeynalov said that contractor employees have received meals over
the past two months, and the catering services have wrapped up
their trial run.
He also pointed out that the renovation of new coffee shops and
restaurants in the area has wrapped up, with many already up and
running, tried and true, and keeping the ball rolling.
"Since the beginning of October, we have been actively
processing our orders on the portal. We have completed all the
necessary preparations, and our team, consisting of around 2,000
people, is eagerly anticipating November 11.
In the "Green Zone," we operate 56 retail outlets, two large
restaurants, 28 coffee shops, and hot tea stations, and over 24
food outlets offering a variety of international cuisines,
including Italian, Indian, and European. In addition, we have
dedicated spaces featuring our national cuisine, covering more than
1,000 square meters. We will proudly present these dishes to all
conference participants.
The vast majority of the food served during the conference-more
than 90 percent-will be sourced from local products. As the
operating company for COP29, we prioritize minimizing the use of
imported goods. This approach not only supports local producers but
also helps reduce the carbon footprint by cutting down on food
transportation distances.
As for pricing, the rates at our food outlets are in line with
Baku's general cost of living, ensuring they remain affordable for
all attendees," he added.
On Monday, Azerbaijan will host COP29, the decision about which
was made at the COP28 plenary meeting held in Dubai on December 11
last year.
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is an agreement
signed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in June 1992 to
prevent dangerous human interference in the climate system. The
abbreviation COP (Conference of Parties) means“Conference of
Parties” and is the highest legislative body overseeing the
implementation of the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
A total of 198 countries are parties to the Convention. Unless
otherwise decided by the parties, COP is held annually. The first
COP event was held in March 1995 in Germany's Berlin with its
secretariat in Bonn.
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