(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. We would like to
highlight the excellent organization of the 29th session of the
Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework convention on Climate
Change, which has been taking place since November 11 in
Azerbaijan's Baku, the country's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Maria Zakharova said at a weekly briefing today, Trend reports.
"The broad representation of Russia at the event once again
confirms that our country consistently advocates for the collective
effort to combat climate change. As part of this framework, the
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin addressed the World
Leaders Summit on Climate Action," she reminded.
Zakharova painted a picture of a sun-drenched welcome, where the
Azerbaijani side embraced the Russian delegation with warmth and
hospitality.
"We can confidently add the traditionally warm and welcoming
reception," the official said.
She also pointed out that hosting this event in Azerbaijan will
further enhance Baku's international standing.
"We are focused on continuing to strengthen our climate
cooperation with Azerbaijan and all interested countries," added
Zakharova.
To note, 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. It is the largest event organized by Azerbaijan to
date, and the first time in the region that it is being held in
Azerbaijan.
The main expectation from COP29 is to agree on a fair and
ambitious New Collective Quantitative Goal (NCQG) on climate
finance. The COP29 chairmanship has launched 14 initiatives that
include linkages between climate action and the Sustainable
Development Goals, including green energy corridors, green energy
storage, harmony for climate resilience, clean hydrogen, methane
reduction in organic waste, action on green digital technologies,
and other topics.
In addition to being a top priority that creates the conditions
for action, creating climate finance will also help fulfill the
1.5°C pledge by bringing everyone together.
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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