BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 15. Uzbekistan’s cultural values are deeply connected to environmental protection, said the country's Minister of Culture, Ozodbek Nazarbekov, at the second high-level ministerial meeting on climate action based on culture, Trend reports.
"Climate change has already become one of the pressing issues in our daily lives in Uzbekistan. We are actively seeking sustainable and inclusive solutions to combat climate change, drawing on our cultural values and traditions," Nazarbekov said.
The minister emphasized that Uzbekistan continues to adhere to its national policies and initiatives regarding climate change and sustainable development, supporting key agreements such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement.
Nazarbekov pointed out that environmental exhibitions, documentaries, and performances about the fallout from climate change are the bread and butter of raising public awareness, nurturing a sense of responsibility, and sharpening understanding of the matter at hand. He also underscored the importance of kicking off a worldwide initiative for cultural ambassadors to take the bull by the horns when it comes to climate action. Big names in the cultural arena, like artists, musicians, writers, bloggers, and public figures, really know how to move the needle in society.
"We can work toward a sustainable future and address many global challenges we face today. Moreover, art has the power to evoke emotions, inspire creative ideas, and encourage action through mediums such as music, theater, and cinema. We can make the issue of climate change more relatable and meaningful for everyone," he said.
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which will run until November 22, opened at the Baku Olympic Stadium on November 11.
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is an agreement signed at the Rio Earth Summit in June 1992 to prevent dangerous human interference in the climate system. The acronym COP (Conference of Parties) stands for “Conference of Parties” and is the highest legislative body overseeing the implementation of the Framework Convention on Climate Change.
A total of 198 countries are parties to the Convention. Unless otherwise decided by the parties, COP is held annually. The first COP event was held in March 1995 in Berlin, and its secretariat is located in Bonn.
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