Baku Climate Week will be held in Azerbaijan again this year, bringing together international experts to address pressing environmental issues and build on the momentum of global climate action.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the announcement was made by Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Rashad Ismayilov during a session titled "Strategic Environmental Assessment as a Tool for Achieving Climate Goals in Urban Planning," held as part of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).
The Minister emphasized that Azerbaijan has made significant contributions to environmental cooperation at both international and regional levels. "Our country cooperates with all major UN institutions operating in the field of environmental protection in bilateral and multilateral formats. Currently, Azerbaijan has joined more than 20 international environmental conventions and protocols, including several international conventions operating within the framework of the UN Economic Commission for Europe," Ismayilov stated.
Reflecting on Azerbaijan's leadership in global climate diplomacy, the Minister reminded participants that the country successfully hosted COP29. He noted that as a result of COP29, nations reached an agreement on the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, adopted the Adaptation Roadmap, and established the Baku Finance Goal. The upcoming Baku Climate Week is scheduled to take place from September 7-11 under the mandate of the Convention.
Baku Climate Week serves as a critical platform for stakeholders from government, the private sector, and civil society to discuss sustainable development and climate resilience. Following the successful inaugural event in 2024 and the subsequent forum in 2025, the 2026 edition aims to further solidify Azerbaijan's role as a regional hub for green energy transition and ecological innovation. These initiatives align with Azerbaijan's national priorities to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability across the South Caucasus.
