BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 15. IDEA (International Dialogue for Environmental Protection) Public Union, in partnership with the Clean Air Fund, organized a panel discussion titled "Clean Air for Children`s and Newborn`s Health” in the Azerbaijani pavilion as part of COP29, Trend reports.
In her opening remarks, Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder of IDEA, underscored the vital importance of these debates in safeguarding children's health.
Emphasizing that ambient air pollution is associated with the death of millions of people every year, Leyla Aliyeva noted that global solidarity and the use of sustainable technologies play a crucial role in addressing this challenge.
Leyla Aliyeva shared details on Azerbaijan's initiatives, such as expanding the use of sustainable public transport and promoting hybrid and electric vehicles.
Mentioning the IDEA Public Union’s various projects, Leyla Aliyeva noted that over 5 million trees had been planted as part of the organization’s efforts over the past 13 years.
Additionally, she mentioned that through the “School Gardens” project, over 20,000 trees have been planted at 300 schoolyards in Baku and other regions.
Attendees at the event included Teymur Musayev, Azerbaijani Minister of Health, Jane Burston, founder and CEO of Clean Air Fund, Abhit Solomon, Head of UNICEF's Global Program on "Healthy Environment for Healthy Children," Flavia Bustreo, Vice President of the Botnar Foundation and board member of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, and environmental youth activist Francisco Vera.
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