BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 12. A presentation of environmental programs aimed at children and youth was held at COP29 in the pavilion of the National Forum of NGOs in the Green Zone as part of a parallel event organized by the "Ecosphere" Eco-Social Center, Trend reports
The presentation was intended for those working in the field of education, biodiversity conservation specialists, and those involved in the production of environmentally friendly and certified food products.
A member of the COP29 Organizing Committee, the head of "Ecosphere" Firuze Sultanzade noted that the goal of the programs is to develop environmental knowledge and skills among children and youth, foster an ecologically clean food culture, and conduct sustainable activities aimed at preserving the country's agro-biodiversity.
The first project presented was the "Carbon/Plastic Free Eco Food Truck". The project emphasized its innovative approach to promote a sustainable lifestyle and address environmental issues in Azerbaijan.
During the presentation of the "Eco-Friendly Products and Agro-Biodiversity" program, Sultanzade highlighted that the program has been implemented since 2015 and that over 4,000 students from across the country have participated in it to date.
The presentation of the "Organic School Garden" concept underscored that the project had been implemented in four pilot schools in Azerbaijan. This program aims to establish special organic gardens on schoolyard plots in various regions, promote environmentally friendly agriculture among students and their parents, and raise awareness about the importance of producing healthy and safe food.
The presentations concluded with answering questions of the participants.
The opening ceremony of the much-anticipated COP29 conference kicked off on November 11 at the Baku Olympic Stadium.
Representatives, leaders, and climate experts from around the globe gathered to mark the beginning of what is set to be one of the largest climate events of the year.
The decision to host COP29 in Azerbaijan was made at the COP28 plenary session held in Dubai on December 11 of last year.
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, signed in June 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, aims to prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system. The “COP” (Conference of the Parties) is the highest governing body responsible for overseeing the convention’s implementation.
A total of 198 countries participate in the convention. Unless otherwise agreed, COP is held annually. The first COP took place in Berlin in March 1995, with its secretariat headquartered in Bonn.
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