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The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) is just a few minutes away, and for the first time ever Baku hosts this grandiose event. After more than 11 months of preparation, the capital of Azerbaijan is becoming a venue for over sixty thousand guests to discuss climate issues in the South Caucasus.

Since the decision to host COP29 in Azerbaijan in December 2023, Azernews has published extensive research articles on initiatives to solve climate problems, climate action, and climate-oriented projects implemented by Azerbaijan.

Today, along with all the media, the staff of Azernews, Azerbaijan’s number one English-language newspaper is eagerly awaiting COP29, which will begin in one of the most prominent locations in the capital, Baku.

The eyes of the world are already on us. COP29 is not only a major platform for solving climate problems but also a source of hope for countries suffering from global warming and environmental problems. Azerbaijan will start discussions on the most global problems of concern to the world from November 11 to 22, together with climate experts and delegations from different parts of the world.

In this regard, the role of a number of world media, agencies, and print media in promoting COP29 and Azerbaijan's global initiatives on climate issues on a global scale is invaluable.

COP29 through the eyes of the world media

Leading media outlets in Turkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) have extensively covered the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) to be held in Azerbaijan today.

Media structures of friendly countries informed the audience about the agenda of the global environmental event, Azerbaijan's efforts to organize COP29 and Turkiye's priorities in the field of environmental protection.

The media specifically emphasizes that “climate financing” is a priority issue on the agenda of the global discussions to be held in Baku.

The expected participation of heads of state and government of about 100 countries, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at COP29 was highlighted.

In particular, it is emphasized that the number of registered COP29 participants has already exceeded 67 thousand people.

In addition, the Turkish press notes that, among others, the "Zero Waste" project, initiated by Emine Erdogan, the spouse of the Turkish President, will be presented as part of the global event in Azerbaijan.

Anadolu Agency published an interview with Elnur Sultanov, Deputy Minister of Energy of Azerbaijan and Chief Executive Officer of COP29.

"Preparation of infrastructure, solving transport issues, accommodation, and issuing visas are just part of the complex work that we have completed in just one year. More than 67 thousand people have already registered to participate in COP29. This is not the final indicator. Azerbaijan is ready to receive all its guests," said E. Sultanov.

The Deputy Minister drew attention to the high level of security measures within the framework of the COP29 session and expressed hope that the success of the global event will have a positive political, social and economic impact on Azerbaijan.

In addition, an article about COP29 under the title "The future of our planet will be discussed in Azerbaijan" was published in the media of France, Morocco, Egypt, Kuwait, Ukraine, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Senegal and Mauritania.

The article notes that the COP29 event, which will be held in Baku on November 11-22, is a confirmation of Azerbaijan's international prestige: "The future of our planet will be discussed in Azerbaijan. As Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said, COP29 is an indicator of respect and support for Azerbaijan by the international community: "We are in an active stage of preparation. COP29 is a huge responsibility. It is not only about organizational issues but also about achieving results."

Yes, on the eve of COP29, the media outlets of foreign countries are increasing their attention to this important event. Thus, Kazinform is among the international press organizations and agencies. The agency notes that the goal of the COP activities is to bring together all parties in an initiative to take significant, flexible and sustainable emission reduction measures to keep global warming under control and to keep the temperature within 1.5 degrees Celsius.

The article states that Azerbaijan has put forward 14 initiatives within the framework of COP29, including proposing new technologies, innovations, and challenges to further accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources, as well as launching mechanisms and tools in this direction.

Meanwhile, leading Romanian media outlets, including the news portal "Aktual", have published articles about the COP29 summit to be held in Azerbaijan.

The articles state that world leaders will gather in Azerbaijan from today for the COP29 summit. It is noted that this summit is dedicated to financing measures to combat climate change.

It was noted that the decisions in Baku will be of critical importance for preventing climate change and a financial target of $ 1 trillion will be discussed annually.