BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 17. A number of NGOs participating in the G7 Civil Society Summit in Italy issued a statement in support of Azerbaijan as the host country for COP29, Trend reports.
The statement was signed by 30 NGOs from 8 countries, including representatives from French NGOs and UNESCO.
The statement reads:
"We, the undersigned civil society organizations, support the COP29 Presidency and Azerbaijan, the hosting country, as they embark on the vital mission of steering the global community towards a sustainable and resilient future.
Given our deep concern regarding the urgent environmental impact of climate change confronting our planet, we highly appreciate every step that serves to tackle the climate crisis.
By providing a platform for nations to converge, share expertise, and forge alliances, Azerbaijan demonstrates exemplary leadership in advancing the collective efforts to mitigate climate change.
By prioritizing meaningful engagement with CSOs, Azerbaijan will enrich the discussions at COP29, promote inclusivity, and ultimately advance the collective efforts towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. This accomplishment showcases Azerbaijan's capacity for effective multilateral diplomacy and highlights its crucial role in shaping a sustainable future for generations to come.
We believe that COP29 Azerbaijan will foster significant cooperation, inspire ambitious pledges, and navigate the world to a consensus.
We unite in solidarity with the COP29 Presidency, Azerbaijan, and other civil society groups worldwide in their endeavors to accelerate climate action and forge a promising future for our planet.
In Solidarity for a Green World!
Signatures:
Martina Rocci – FAO, Italy
Mariarosaria Ercolini – FAO, Italy
Lara Savini – UNESCO, Italy
Viktoriia Gruzdeva - Global Governance NGO, Italy
Alessia Luca - Institute of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Damian Facciolo – Global Health WG in C7, Italy
Davide Giacomino - Network italiano Salute Globale, Italy
Mariagrazia Midulla – Climate Justice WG in C7, Italy
Elisa Bernelli - Network italiano Salute Globale, Italy
Willam Gois- Migrant Forum Asia, Italy
Ellie Parravani - Network italiano Salute Globale, Italy
Giulia Valente - Global Governance NGO, Italy
Gaia Mucci – Institute of Tor Vergata, Italy
Federica Rodigliano - Institute of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Alessia Bozza - Institute of Tor Vergata, Italy
Lucrezia Martone - Institute of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Eugenia Ettori - Institute of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Lavinia Piselli - Institute of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Martina Giacomelli - Institute of Tor Vergata, Italy
Yuta Takahashi - Katawara Association, Japan
Suryakanta Acharya - Katawara Association, Japan
Miki Arisaka - Rice hokkaido central, Japan
Cate Nyambura - ATHENA Network, Kenya
Mini Murthy - Center for public health, USA
JEAN-PAUL NGUEYA - Jeunesse du Monde en Action, France
Radhya Almutawakel - Mwatana for human rights, Yemen
Chris Gapfizi – FAO, Ruanda
Paolo Mattei - Tor Vergata and Université Paris-Est Creteil (UPEC), Italy
Joseph Silali – Thompson Reuters foundation, Kenya
Oumar Sow - Gcap Sénégal, Seneqal."
Recently, influential international NGOs have repeatedly expressed support for Azerbaijan as the host country for COP29. A group of 128 foreign NGOs participating in the UN Civil Society Conference recently issued a statement praising Azerbaijan's efforts in global climate action.
These statements show that Azerbaijan's global initiatives, which benefit everyone, are being welcomed worldwide.