BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 4. Topics related to climate change will be integrated into educational programs in Azerbaijan, the Deputy Minister of Science and Education of Azerbaijan Idris Isayev said at the opening ceremony of the final day of the international conference within the framework of the Climate Action Week in Baku, Trend reports.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that education is the name of the game when it comes to tackling the challenges posed by climate change.
“The best way to educate the population, especially youth and children, is through educational institutions. In secondary and higher education, it is necessary to take concrete steps in this direction. In the academic year 2024/2025, not only is there an increase in enrollment in higher education, but also an increased interest in specialties related to climate change. Educational programs will be modified to strengthen the training of specialists in this field. We need to develop a strategy to train young people in green skills, and educational and scientific institutions should be actively involved,” he said.
The climate science conference titled "Accelerating Research and Collaboration for Climate Action" started on the final day of "Climate Action Week" dedicated to COP29 in Baku.
The conference agenda includes panel discussions on the following topics: “Revolution in our understanding of GHG emissions: role of empirical data, AI, and advanced analytics," “Role of Global and Regional Collaboration in Overcoming Scientific Challenges," and “Impact of Climate Change & Paradigm Shifts on Transboundary Water Management."
The “Climate Action Week” being held in Baku for the first time brings together key participants from different spheres: politics, finance, trade, investment, science, art, culture, civil society, and media.
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