COP29 Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has now successfully handed over the COP Presidency to Brazil. Following the guidance of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, we worked to bring people together, to be an honest broker and to push for the highest possible ambition. We are proud of the historic outcomes achieved at COP29 across all pillars of climate action. Our Presidency has finished, but Azerbaijan will continue its leadership and bridging role for the global climate action continue to deliver. We will work with you all in solidarity for a green world. #COP29Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Brazil and WHO co-hosted a high-level roundtable at #COP31Türkiye, building on the COP29 legacy to strengthen the role of health in the global climate agenda and advance climate-resilient health systems.

The “Belém Mission to 1.5°C” Report, jointly developed by #Azerbaijan, Brazil, Türkiye and Australia, was presented at #COP31, highlighting practical solutions to accelerate climate action and deliver Paris Agreement commitments. The official high-level launch: 16 November 2026.

Warm congratulations to H.E. Murat Kurum on his appointment as COP31 President Designate! We look forward to continued global climate leadership and a successful COP31 in Türkiye. #COP29 #COP31

Explore a special journal issue showcasing the priorities, outcomes, and legacy of Azerbaijan’s COP29 Presidency. mfa.gov.az/files/file/X%C3%B… #COP29 #BakuCOP

At COP29, volunteers from Azerbaijan and across the world played an essential role in delivering a successful and inclusive conference guiding delegates, supporting events and showcasing the spirit of global solidarity. Thank you to all volunteers for your dedication and service.

The COP29 Presidency has had a productive few weeks in Belém, working to support Brazil in delivering a successful COP30. Azerbaijan and the COP29 Presidency share their heartfelt congratulations to Brazil and the COP30 Presidency for the outcomes achieved in Belém. #COP29 #COP30

Azerbaijan congratulates Türkiye and Australia for reaching an agreement to organise COP31 in partnership. Our Deputy Foreign Minister, Chief Negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev, was honoured to mediate this negotiation together with Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio of Brazil. We thank everyone involved and all the Parties for agreeing to this innovative approach. We also warmly welcome Ethiopia as host of COP32. Azerbaijan stands ready to offer our full support as everyone continues to deliver success at COP31 and COP32.

A historic moment at #COP30! Co-Chaired by #COP29 and #COP30 Presidencies, the inaugural Baku High-Level Dialogue on Adaptation brought ministers and leaders together to scale what works. Now a standing platform – the Baku High-Level Dialogue will continue to ensure that adaptation remains a global priority at the highest political level from COP-to-COP. The work continues toward #COP31. #ClimateAction #Adaptation #Resilience #BakuHighLevelDialogueonAdaptation

At the FAST & CCAC Ministerial Meeting at #COP30, Azerbaijan’s COP29 representative Elchin Guliyev stressed agriculture’s vulnerability to climate change and highlighted the Baku Harmoniya Climate Initiative for Farmers, underscoring the urgency of improving access to climate finance for adaptation and resilience in rural areas.

Ms. Umayra Taghiyeva, Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, today spoke at the High-Level Event on Global Climate Action, reflecting on the important role that the Action Agenda plays in mobilising the whole society in support of collective climate goals. She discussed the important work being achieved by COP29 and COP30's shared Action Agenda and called on everyone to engage in it's five year plan to accelerate implementation. #COP29 #COP30

The COP29 President spoke at a COP30 High Level Dialogue on the protecting the cryosphere. In his remarks, he reflected on the impacts that climate change is already having on the cryosphere around the world, including in Azerbaijan, and reflected on the progress made at COP29 in supporting communities as they adapt to the impacts of the climate crisis. #COP29 #COP30

The COP29 President joined @schneidercar, Environment Minister for Germany, at an event on energy storage and grids in the German Pavilion at COP30. In his remarks, he praised the work done at COP30 to build on the momentum created by the COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge, and reflected on the important work of organisations including @GRA_Renewables in driving the energy transition. #COP29 #COP30

The COP29 President delivered remarks at the Baku High-Level Dialogue on Adaptation at COP30. He reflected on the important progress on adaptation seen at previous COPs, including the progress on adaptation finance and planning at COP29, and highlighted the importance of the Baku Adaptation Roadmap to guide progress on the Global Goal on Adaptation beyond COP30. #COP29 #COP30

The UNFCCC has formally recognised Azerbaijan’s professionalism and strong organisation of COP29. On 17 November at COP30 in Belém, the COP29 Presidency met with the UNFCCC Secretariat to discuss expanding cooperation, including the engagement of Azerbaijani specialists in future international climate projects and events. This growing partnership reflects the confidence the international community has in Azerbaijan’s expertise and its strengthened role in advancing global climate diplomacy. #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan

The COP29 Presidency and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in cooperation with UNEP, organized an event at the Azerbaijan Pavilion on enhancing joint efforts to respond to the Caspian Sea level decline at COP30. The COP29 Presidency underlined that Azerbaijan will pull every lever available to protect the Caspian, including strengthening regional collaboration among the Caspian littoral states and mobilizing global expertise, finance, and support. During the meeting, participants also adopted the Declaration of Ministers and High-Level Representatives of the Caspian Littoral States on Enhancing Cooperation on the Decline of the Caspian Sea Level, reaffirming their shared commitment to joint action. #COP29 #COP30 #CaspianSea #UNEP #CaspianCooperation

The COP29 President delivered opening remarks at COP30 during a Global Methane Pledge event hosted by Canada and @EU_Commission. He reflected on the progress made at COP29, notably the signing of the COP29 Declaration on Reducing Methane from Organic Waste by 66 countries, representing over 50% of the world’s methane from this sector. #COP29 #COP30

Deputy Foreign Minister and COP29 Chief Negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev today delivered Azerbaijan's national statement at COP30. In his remarks, he reflected on the historic outcomes achieved at COP29, reaffirmed Azerbaijan's commitment to multilateralism, and confirmed that Azerbaijan will continue to work closely with all Parties to progress climate action, now that its COP29 Presidency has successfully concluded. He also outlined Azerbaijan's own ambitious climate actions. This includes Azerbaijan's new NDC, which brings forward its commitment to reduce emissions by 40% by 15 years, from 2050 to 2035. It also includes Azerbaijan's domestic, regional and global efforts to protect the Caspian Sea, and he reiterated Azerbaijan's call for the international community to rally around and support efforts to protect this vital resource. #COP29 #COP30

The COP29 Presidency, together with Brazil’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples and the Indigenous Peoples Commission, convened the “Mutirão for the Earth” event at COP30, highlighting the essential role of Indigenous Peoples as #ImpactMakers in the global response to the climate crisis. In its remarks, the Presidency underscored the steps taken at COP29 to strengthen the meaningful participation of Indigenous Peoples throughout the process and to ensure they enjoy their fair share of the benefits of climate action, advancing the continuity of this priority from Baku to Belém. #COP29Azerbaijan #COP30Brasil

Deputy Foreign Minister and COP29 Lead Negotiator Mr. Yalchin Rafiyev participated in a panel organized by WindEurope at COP30, focused on the role of wind energy in strengthening energy security, enhancing competitiveness, and driving innovation. In his intervention, Mr. Rafiyev highlighted the key outcomes of COP29, particularly the mobilisation of finance and the advancement of high-integrity carbon markets. He also spoke about Azerbaijan’s clean energy ambitions and its future prospects in the global energy transition. #COP29Azerbaijan #COP30Brasil