(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 15. Uzbekistan's
cultural values are deeply connected to environmental protection,
said the country's Minister of Culture, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, at the
second high-level ministerial meeting on climate action based on
culture, Trend
reports.
"Climate change has already become one of the pressing issues in
our daily lives in Uzbekistan. We are actively seeking sustainable
and inclusive solutions to combat climate change, drawing on our
cultural values and traditions," Nazarbekov said.
The minister emphasized that Uzbekistan continues to adhere to
its national policies and initiatives regarding climate change and
sustainable development, supporting key agreements such as the
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and
the Paris Agreement.
Nazarbekov pointed out that environmental exhibitions,
documentaries, and performances about the fallout from climate
change are the bread and butter of raising public awareness,
nurturing a sense of responsibility, and sharpening understanding
of the matter at hand. He also underscored the importance of
kicking off a worldwide initiative for cultural ambassadors to take
the bull by the horns when it comes to climate action. Big names in
the cultural arena, like artists, musicians, writers, bloggers, and
public figures, really know how to move the needle in society.
"We can work toward a sustainable future and address many global
challenges we face today. Moreover, art has the power to evoke
emotions, inspire creative ideas, and encourage action through
mediums such as music, theater, and cinema. We can make the issue
of climate change more relatable and meaningful for everyone," he
said.
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which will run
until November 22, opened at the Baku Olympic Stadium on November
11.
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is an agreement
signed at the Rio Earth Summit in June 1992 to prevent dangerous
human interference in the climate system. The acronym COP
(Conference of Parties) stands for“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 Berlin, and its secretariat is
located in Bonn.
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