NGOs back Azerbaijan as COP29 host at G7 Summit

A number of NGOs participated in the G7 Civil Society organizations’ Summit held in Rome issued a statement supporting Azerbaijan as the COP29 host, Azernews 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

MariarosariaErcolini – FAO, Italy

Lara Savini – UNESCO, Italy

ViktoriiaGruzdeva - 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

MariagraziaMidulla – Climate Justice WG in C7, Italy

Elisa Bernelli - Network italiano Salute Globale, Italy

WillamGois- 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 - Instituteof Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

Lavinia Piselli - Instituteof 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

RadhyaAlmutawakel - 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 - GcapSénégal, Seneqal."