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08 October 2024
The next meeting of the Working Group was held with UNDP in the frame of the Azerbaijan’s National Adaptation Plan preparations
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04 October 2024
"Walk the Talk for Climate Action" held in Baku
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03 October 2024
UNDP and the Ombudsperson’s Office organized the International Forum of Ombudsmen themed “Climate Change and Human Rights”
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The Sustainable Development Goals in Azerbaijan
Over the last eight years, Azerbaijan has demonstrated its firm commitment towards achieving the 2030 Agenda. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan issued the Decree in 2016, to establish the National Coordination Council for Sustainable Development - a key partner for the United Nations to channel its support to the Government of Azerbaijan since then.
Azerbaijan has been one of the first countries to undertake a MAPS mission (Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support for the 2030 Agenda) which outlined concrete policy and programming steps that could be taken to accelerate the goals nationally, the experience which was presented at the 2018 Baku Forum on Sustainable Development. This regional event also marked the adoption of the Baku Principles which established provisions for the integration of SDGs and acceleration of their implementation.
With UN support, the National Information Portal on SDGs was launched, which introduces an interactive dashboard, collects consolidated data, tracks and monitors progress towards the SDGs in real-time. UN provides continuous support to strengthen national statistical capacities to produce quality data while focusing on disaggregation to Leave No One Behind.
United Nations also makes special efforts to engage different groups including the private sector, media, parliamentarians, and the public, among others, in promoting the Goals.
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10 May 2024
UN Azerbaijan - Annual Results Report 2023
We are pleased to share with you the UN Country Results Report for 2023. The report highlights the last year's results of our joint efforts with the Government, civil society organizations, academia, the private sector, and the achievements in in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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09 May 2024
FAO Azerbaijan held a meeting with Young Leaders
On May 7, 2024, a meeting with 'Young Leaders' took place at the Partnership and Liaison office of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Azerbaijan. The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss climate change, Sustainable Development Goals, challenges, and opportunities for future cooperation, and to exchange knowledge on effective directions to act upon. At the organized meeting, Mrs. Adila Aliyeva, Manager of Work with Volunteers at COP29, Mrs. Anastasia Lavrina, CBC TV presenter and expert commentator, Mr. Azer Aliyev, General Director of the Youth Development and Career Center, and Mr. Roman Gojayev, International youth expert and Gender Hub Azerbaijan co-founder and executive director, participated. The youth representatives made a presentation informing the FAO team about the institution they represent and the activities they are currently performing. During the meeting, Mr. Nasar Hayat, the representative of FAO in Azerbaijan, made an opening speech. After greeting the youth, he informed them about the activities of FAO related to youth. In his speech, Mr. Hayat said, "FAO understands that the key to the future lies in the hands of the next generation and we are optimistic about the future despite the challenges ahead."In turn, FAO experts exchanged ideas with the youth about the work that has been implemented and future prospects. At the end of the meeting, it was decided to continue the cooperation in the directions mentioned during the discussion.
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09 May 2024
IOM Azerbaijan hosted a closing ceremony for its "Integrated Rural Development for Internally Displaced Communities in Azerbaijan through Revitalization of Kahriz Water Supply System" project
Baku – On 30 April 2024, IOM Azerbaijan hosted a closing ceremony for its “Integrated Rural Development for Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Communities in Azerbaijan through Revitalization of the Kahriz Water Supply System” project, funded by Korea’s International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).In his welcoming remarks, Mr Amr Taha, IOM Chief of Mission a.i. expressed appreciation to all government and non-government partners for the support over the past 25 years which allowed for the rehabilitation of 200 Kahrizes across Azerbaijan, -33 of which under this project. UN Resident Coordinator, Ms Vladanka Andreeva highlighted the importance of this initiatives for downstream countries, adding it contributes to the UN’s cooperation framework 2021-25 and that Kahriz rehabilitation is referenced as a good practice in UN 2.0 map, as “innovation through recovery”. Ms Youkyoung Hwang, Representative of the Korean Embassy expressed her gratitude to KOICA, IOM, and all partners, including the significant contributions from various ministries and agencies. During her speech she also mentioned that “By rejuvenating the Kahriz water system, we have provided IDP communities not only with access to clean and sustainable water sources but have also empowered these communities towards self-sustainability and economic independence”. Government counterparts also underscored the importance of Kahriz rehabilitation not only as a sustainable water management system but also as it aligns with COP 29; and Azerbaijan Presidency’s initiative on water; as well as The Year of Solidarity for a Green World as announced by President Aliev, and the county’s Great Return Programme. Community representative, Mr. Samandar Musayev shared stories about the social importance of Kahrizes as a place of gathering for communities to celebrate and commemorate important events, in addition to the cultural heritage value. Ms Sulim Hwang, KOICA Country Director, emphasized the importance of inclusive development enabled through this USD 4,42M grant, and Mr. Mahammad Ibrahimov, IOM Project Assistant shared concrete examples of a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach throughout the rehabilitation process. The project developed a bilingual national Atlas of Kahrizes in Azerbaijan and corresponding virtual atlas Kahriz Atlas (azkahriz.az); drafted a National Master Plan on Kahriz Revitalization in Azerbaijan; established a Kahriz Research and Information Centre in which Kankans -specialised traditional kahriz labourers which allow the preservation of this dying craft.
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26 March 2024
Mr. Achim Steiner, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, pays an official visit to Azerbaijan
Baku, March 15th, 2024. Mr. Achim Steiner, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, paid an official visit to Azerbaijan to participate in the XI Global Baku Forum, the flagship event of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center. Mr. Steiner joined the panel discussion titled as “From Good Words to Good Deeds: What Objectives can be set for COP29” at the XI Baku Global Forum. The UNDP Administrator underscored the importance of COP and the viability of the multilateral process as the avenue towards continued climate and sustainable development action. He highlighted some of the key goals for COP29, including the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), and its significance on the road to COP30 and for wider climate progress. UNDP’s expertise in the COP sphere and commitment to working with the COP29 Presidency were also stressed in the speech. In the frame of his official visit, Mr. Steiner met with H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The UNDP Administrator commended Mr. Aliyev for his victory in the recent presidential elections and highlighted the anticipation of a new period marked by opportunities for progress and development under his leadership. He thanked Mr. President for the work of the Government of Azerbaijan in leading sustainable development in the region and making significant progress in the last decade on economic growth, stability, and social progress.President Ilham Aliyev briefed Achim Steiner on Azerbaijan’s development strategy until 2030, noting that the green transition is one of the priority areas for the country. The Head of State said that the renewable and green energy potential of the country exceeds 200 gigawatts, adding that Azerbaijan will have the opportunity to produce 5 megawatts of renewable energy resources in the near future. In this context, the President emphasized that Azerbaijan took the initiative to form a renewable green energy corridor linking the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea, and that cooperation with the countries of the region is underway in this regard. Achim Steiner pointed out that Azerbaijan's green transition transformation aligns perfectly with the concept of hosting COP29, and the country's example will be presented to the international community.President Ilham Aliyev invited Achim Steiner to the COP29 Conference, which the latter accepted.During the visit, a series of meetings with a specific reference to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the COP29 Presidency of Azerbaijan was held with the national authorities. The UNDP Administrator met with Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, productive discussions were held upon current issues.
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27 August 2024
When a woman deminer talks…
“Certain events caused my husband and me part our ways. prompting me to move with children to my mother's place. Right now, it is just me and my five-year-old daughter, Nilufar, living together. She is at her preschool studies, while my fourteen-year-old son, Mammad, is away at high school. We are currently staying in an IDP settlement. We hope that once the land is safe again after the mines are cleared, we can return to our homeland.”Narmin is a deminer, dedicating her days to the crucial task of clearing our precious earth from mine contamination. She needed a job, so when she came across an online job opening for recruitment of women deminers she felt compelled to apply. Despite knowing it is a tough job, Narmin believed she could handle it. While the decision to apply was not hard for Narmin, her mother worried about the choice. “After submitting my application and passing the exam, I felt relieved and grateful to be chosen for the position. Joining this project has made me feel like I am part of something truly meaningful. Luckily, I was the first among our group of women deminers to discover a mine. It filled me with an immense sense of pride and shifted the way people treated me, and those around me started to express their pride in my achievement though initially, my decision to pursue this challenging profession was not welcomed by my mother and relatives.”Their primary goal is to locate landmines and other dangerous items buried beneath the ground and then safely hand them over to the explosive ordnance disposal team. As a team of women deminers, they are deeply involved in the effort to clear areas contaminated by mines, actively contributing to this vital work. “This is my first job, a significant milestone for me. Getting my very first paycheck as a deminer, helped finding a way to support my family's needs. It's been a year now since I joined the project, and over this time, I have seen how my earnings have made a real difference. With careful saving and hard work, I was able to buy a car. It made our daily routines smoother, lightening the load of family responsibilities and giving us a newfound sense of ease and freedom.”Narmin is a mother. She came on a call of her motherland. She came to release it from foreign objects, to restore its purity, and to help it flourish again!
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06 June 2024
Azerbaijan and Lao PDR: ‘Twins’ in pursuit of the SDGs
This is true for the UN development system that is working to support progress towards the 2030 Agenda, and it is true for the Member States that designed and signed up to it. And when we are falling so far behind, with Asia-Pacific collectively heading for a 32-year delay according to the latest estimates from ESCAP, that search for ideas needs to go beyond the most obvious places.Amongst the many efforts to analyze sustainable development progress, bottlenecks, and their solutions, perhaps the most extensive at the country level are the Voluntary National Reviews that countries can opt to develop and present to the High-Level Political Forum annually. These extensive, and collective, exercises speak to the universality of the SDGs and take a deep look at how close we are to reaching our 2030 targets, and shape ideas and policies that can help us to get there faster.
This year, Azerbaijan and Lao PDR are both undertaking such reviews.At first glance, Azerbaijan, an upper-middle income country in the South Caucasus, would seem to have little in common with Lao PDR, a country working towards graduation from Least Developed Country status in the heart of tropical Southeast Asia.But look closer, and many more areas of common interest begin to emerge.
Both have strong track records of commitment to the SDGs- Azerbaijan is preparing its fourth Voluntary National Review and Lao PDR its third. Both have worked hard to integrate the SDGs into national frameworks and policies. And both have encountered major obstacles to their pursuit of sustainable development for all. Perhaps most prominently, both have developed a bespoke SDG18. For Lao PDR, SDG18 aspires to ‘Lives safe from unexploded ordnance’. For Azerbaijan, SDG18 covers ‘Actions to combat mine threats’. In both cases, removing the threats from landmines and explosive remnants of war is considered essential for progress across the SDGs, despite this not being a clear element of the global 2030 Agenda.
It is precisely the combination of these similarities and differences that set the context for a successful ‘twinning’ exchange between the two countries organized under a flagship ESCAP initiative to support Voluntary National Review processes. Arranged by ESCAP with support from UN Resident Coordinator’s Offices, UNDP, and UNICEF, the series of virtual and in-person exchanges between the two countries shared concrete ideas and experiences on how the SDGs can be pursued in a broad range of areas.
This included sharing pragmatic experiences on how SDG policies and indicators can be prioritized, which is particularly valuable in the context of ongoing work to develop the next cycle of the National Social Economic Development Plan for Lao PDR. The ‘twins’ were able to compare notes on how national institutions and structures can be organized to integrate and promote the achievement of the SDGs, such as through the establishment of national committees, and clearly linking policy discussions to financial resources.And lessons were shared on how different groups of stakeholders can be effectively and substantively engaged in national processes for the delivery of the 2030 Agenda- in particular how young people and volunteers can be engaged as a demographic that is so critical to the future development prospects of both countries.
This is already leading to new and promising areas of partnership. At the High-Level Political Forum in New York in July, a joint side event will be organized focused on the respective SDG 18s, working together to raise the profile of this critical development challenge for achievement across the SDGs for both countries.Discussions have also started on possible collaboration on issues related to climate change, and in particular climate finance in the lead up to Azerbaijan’s hosting of COP29 later this year.Exchanges are continuing on how Azerbaijan’s successful experiences in the digital delivery of public services could be shared with counterparts in Lao PDR as it embarks on its Digital Government Masterplan.And building on this success, plans are afoot to continue the exchange, next time in Vientiane.We are collectively badly off-track from our vision for 2030, and in urgent need of actions to change the trajectory. But, as the experiences of Azerbaijan and Lao PDR show, precisely because that vision is so universal, there is a world of ideas and inspiration out there that countries can draw on. It’s our job to help build that bridge.
This year, Azerbaijan and Lao PDR are both undertaking such reviews.At first glance, Azerbaijan, an upper-middle income country in the South Caucasus, would seem to have little in common with Lao PDR, a country working towards graduation from Least Developed Country status in the heart of tropical Southeast Asia.But look closer, and many more areas of common interest begin to emerge.
Both have strong track records of commitment to the SDGs- Azerbaijan is preparing its fourth Voluntary National Review and Lao PDR its third. Both have worked hard to integrate the SDGs into national frameworks and policies. And both have encountered major obstacles to their pursuit of sustainable development for all. Perhaps most prominently, both have developed a bespoke SDG18. For Lao PDR, SDG18 aspires to ‘Lives safe from unexploded ordnance’. For Azerbaijan, SDG18 covers ‘Actions to combat mine threats’. In both cases, removing the threats from landmines and explosive remnants of war is considered essential for progress across the SDGs, despite this not being a clear element of the global 2030 Agenda.
It is precisely the combination of these similarities and differences that set the context for a successful ‘twinning’ exchange between the two countries organized under a flagship ESCAP initiative to support Voluntary National Review processes. Arranged by ESCAP with support from UN Resident Coordinator’s Offices, UNDP, and UNICEF, the series of virtual and in-person exchanges between the two countries shared concrete ideas and experiences on how the SDGs can be pursued in a broad range of areas.
This included sharing pragmatic experiences on how SDG policies and indicators can be prioritized, which is particularly valuable in the context of ongoing work to develop the next cycle of the National Social Economic Development Plan for Lao PDR. The ‘twins’ were able to compare notes on how national institutions and structures can be organized to integrate and promote the achievement of the SDGs, such as through the establishment of national committees, and clearly linking policy discussions to financial resources.And lessons were shared on how different groups of stakeholders can be effectively and substantively engaged in national processes for the delivery of the 2030 Agenda- in particular how young people and volunteers can be engaged as a demographic that is so critical to the future development prospects of both countries.
This is already leading to new and promising areas of partnership. At the High-Level Political Forum in New York in July, a joint side event will be organized focused on the respective SDG 18s, working together to raise the profile of this critical development challenge for achievement across the SDGs for both countries.Discussions have also started on possible collaboration on issues related to climate change, and in particular climate finance in the lead up to Azerbaijan’s hosting of COP29 later this year.Exchanges are continuing on how Azerbaijan’s successful experiences in the digital delivery of public services could be shared with counterparts in Lao PDR as it embarks on its Digital Government Masterplan.And building on this success, plans are afoot to continue the exchange, next time in Vientiane.We are collectively badly off-track from our vision for 2030, and in urgent need of actions to change the trajectory. But, as the experiences of Azerbaijan and Lao PDR show, precisely because that vision is so universal, there is a world of ideas and inspiration out there that countries can draw on. It’s our job to help build that bridge.
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17 May 2024
Annual Results Report 2023
The report highlights the last year's results of our joint efforts with the Government, civil society organizations, academia, the private sector, and the achievements in in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.Click here to read the report
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04 April 2024
The lingering impact of landmines on children and families in Azerbaijan
As the world marks Mine Awareness Day, Akif remembers his two sons who died in a landmine explosion, and other family members who still live with the scars.When 65-year-old Akif heard that his grandson and two sons had been caught up in a landmine explosion, he raced to help – only to find himself facing the same fate. “We saw that one of my sons was lying on the ground,” recalls Akif, who lives in a village near Agdam, in Azerbaijan. “I called to him but he didn’t respond, and he was covered in blood. One had a child in his arms and he had no legs. My friend told me to pick him up and put him on my back. After that, I don’t remember anything.” Separate blasts killed two of Akif’s sons, and injured his eight-year-old grandson Huseyn. Akif was rushed to hospital with a broken leg, while a neighbour, trying desperately to save the family, was also wounded in the tragedy. “I don’t know where we would be if he hadn’t come,” says Akif. “My grandson is still receiving psychological support. He often stutters when he speaks and when he gets angry, he finds it difficult to cope with his feelings and it takes him time to calm down.” “Who would want something like this to happen to their child in their home?” adds Huseynova, the boy’s mother. “My son still does not like to talk about what happened. He is afraid of the dark.” Explosive remnants of war and landmines remain a major risk for communities living in parts of Azerbaijan which, after years of conflict, is now one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the region. Since November 2020, 65 people have been killed and 289 people injured from explosive ordnance across Azerbaijan, including nine children. This is why, UNICEF is prioritising its partnership with the government on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) and capacity building. Without effective EORE programmes and including them in the school curriculum, there are concerns that the number of casualties will continue to increase.“Providing lifesaving risk education will continue to be a priority for UNICEF in the coming years,” says Saja Farooq Abdullah, UNICEF Representative in Azerbaijan. “No child should ever be at risk when coming home from school, walking in the park or having fun outdoors. We will continue our critical risk education programmes in areas where needs are the highest, raising awareness of risks and life-saving safety rules in schools and communities, as well as providing mental health and psychosocial support services.” Thousands of families and children are already benefitting from these life-saving community engagement and communication activities, such as UNICEF’s partnership with the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA) and the Ministry of Science and Education, which has helped over 20,000 children to receive EORE through school-based activities. This partnership has also helped over 124,000 people, including 46,000 children in conflict-affected areas, to receive EORE through face-to-face sessions, and contributed to the development of more than 720 billboards and printed materials that raise awareness in these territories.
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12 March 2024
When a woman deminer talks…
Samaya Ahmadli: My father supported me in this decision, he always stood behind meSamaya is originally from Aghdam. She worked as a geography teacher for six years, and always had an interest in the military. Her brother is a soldier who passed through the war. Samaya is one of the eighteen newly trained women deminers that were accredited in November 2023 during a ceremony in Baku with participation of high-level officials from ANAMA, the European Union (EU), UNDP, and other officials. Thanks to theoretical and practical trainings conducted by the international experts of the Mine Advisory Group (MAG), the first teams of women deminers acquired the foundational knowledge, skills and required code of conduct to recognize, detect and mark mines and unexploded ordnance, and to provide first aid.“I started work with great enthusiasm, as if I was going to be rewarded. You must be cool-headed, I have no fear.”She talks about her friends at the school who did not expect her to become a deminer, but now they follow her with great interest. She is very happy."My family did not agree at first, but my father supported me in this decision. My mother was not used to seeing me in special clothes, now she accepts it easily. She is still a bit worried, they regularly contact me."Samaya had difficulties at first, it was not easy for her to work under the sun, mainly in hot weather, but later she got used: "I have always had white and sensitive skin, so I avoided the sun, but I got tanned here," she jokes.Samaya is so proud of being a part of this initiative, the first one in Azerbaijan."I want to contribute to the Great Return. We are working on our lands."The two demining teams of 24 people, including 18 women deminers, 2 healthcare workers, 2 team leaders and 2 deputy team leaders were established within the framework of the “Supporting safe return of Internally Displaced People through capacity building of the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA)” initiative funded by the EU andimplemented by UNDP in partnership with ANAMA, the International Eurasian Press Fund (IEPF) and the MAG. Jeyhun Alakbarov, UNDP Azerbaijan
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08 October 2024
The next meeting of the Working Group was held with UNDP in the frame of the Azerbaijan’s National Adaptation Plan preparations
BAKU, October 4, 2024. In the framework of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) project implemented by UNDP Azerbaijan and funded by the Green Climate Fund, the next meeting of the Adaptation Working Group was held on the preparation of the National Adaptation Plan in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR).Leading employees of MENR, leading experts, including the Deputy Executive Secretary of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Ms. Ermida Fida, the Deputy Head of the Climate Change Department of the Ministry of Environment, Urban Development and Climate Change of the Republic of Türkiye Mr. Orhan Solak, the Expert of the Department Mr. Ali Cem, the National Adaptation Plan Project Manager at UNDP Azerbaijan Mr. Zaur Aliyev, and representatives of other state institutions and public organizations participated at the event. The meeting started with the opening speech of the Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Ms. Umayra Taghiyeva. The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Panel (IPCC), the Deputy Head of the Department of Environment, Urban Development and Climate Change of the Republic of Türkiye, and the National Adaptation Plan Project Manager at UNDP Azerbaijan Mr. Zaur Aliyev addressed issues on climate change and made speeches on adaptation measures.In accordance with the objectives of the event, the participants discussed the formation of new scenarios within the framework of the preparation of the National Adaptation Plan, the integration of climate changes into the strategic development plans and programs of the relevant sectors.At the end of the meeting, the gaps and issues were identified during the discussions of the National Adaptation Plan and the measures to be taken regarding taking the next steps were emphasized accordingly. Media contactHuseyn Dashpoladov, UNDP Azerbaijanhuseyn.dashpoladov@undp.org
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04 October 2024
"Walk the Talk for Climate Action" held in Baku
In partnership with the United Nations in Azerbaijan and supported by Trendyol the event aimed to raise awareness about the need for urgent action to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The walk symbolized a collective commitment for climate action and the importance of solidarity and trust in tackling the climate crisis. Nigar Arpadarai, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29, and Vladanka Andreeva, UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, opened the event, , emphasizing the importance of collective global and local efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and strengthen climate resilience of vulnerable communities. "Today, we walk not just as individuals, but as a united community striving to address the climate crisis. This 1.5-kilometer walk is a powerful reminder that the 1.5°C is not a choice, but a limit we must respect to safeguard our future and protect vulnerable ecosystems like the Caspian Sea," said Vladanka Andreeva. The walk brought together participants from various sectors of society, including government officials, UN representatives, civil society organizations, persons with disabilities, the private sector, and young people. Starting at the COP29 Information Center and ending near the Carpet Museum, the walk served as a visual reminder that everyone has a role to play to protect the environment and address climate change.The walk built further momentum and multi-stakeholder engagement ahead of COP29 in November.
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03 October 2024
UNDP and the Ombudsperson’s Office organized the International Forum of Ombudsmen themed “Climate Change and Human Rights”
The event brought together over 60 ombudspersons and representatives from National Human Rights Institutions, state and government officials, representatives of international organizations, public figures, climate change and human rights experts from up to 30 countries to discuss impacts of global climate change in terms of human rights violations and to exchange existing positive experiences in the field.The consequences of climate change negatively impacting the environment may lead to the emergence of more dangerous environmental problems for humanity and are not limited to the territory of one country or region, noted Mrs. Sabina Aliyeva, the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson) of Azerbaijan.This forum serves as a platform not only for addressing the present challenges but also for nurturing future leaders, emphasized Ms. Alessandra Roccasalvo, the UNDP Resident Representative in Azerbaijan. Talking about the “Climate Change and Human Rights” essay competition organized in collaboration between UNDP and the Ombudsperson’s Office, Ms. Roccasalvo highlighted that energy, creativity, and fresh perspectives of young people remind us that their voices must be at the heart of climate action and the human rights discourse.During the event, an award ceremony was held for the winners of the essay competition announced by UNDP and the Ombudsperson’s Office for students. At the end, the Declaration of the International Baku Forum of Ombudsmen was adopted. Media contact: Jeyhun Alakbarov, UNDP Azerbaijan jeyhun.alakbarov@undp.org
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03 October 2024
Intersection of climate change and migration explored within the UN’s 29 Climate Conversations initiative
Organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the State Migration Service of Azerbaijan, the event brought together experts, government officials, and international organizations to explore the intricate links between climate change and human mobility.Opening remarks were delivered by Vusal Huseynov, Chief of the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Vladanka Andreeva, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, who emphasized the importance of addressing climate change’s growing impact on migration as Azerbaijan prepares to host COP29.The event featured a keynote addressed by Elshad Iskandarov, Ambassador at Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, highlighting the pivotal role of Azerbaijan in advancing global discussions on climate change and its relevance on addressing human mobility in the context of climate change. Experts such as Adrian Kitimbo, Researcher at IOM's Migration Research and Publications Division, and Soumyadeep Banerjee, Regional Climate Action Specialist in IOM’s Climate Action Division, provided insights into global migration trends and human mobility-related challenges and opportunities in the context of climate change. These discussions underscored the need for integrating migration as a form of climate adaptation into national and international policy frameworks.A panel discussion, moderated by Troy Dooley, Chief of Mission of IOM Azerbaijan, included representatives from the State Migration Service, FAO, IOM, and the Resident Coordinator’s Office offering diverse perspectives on how migration can be managed as a proactive response to climate impacts.The "29 Climate Conversations: The Road to COP29" series is an initiative led by the United Nations in Azerbaijan to promote a wide-ranging dialogue on climate action in Azerbaijan as the country prepares to host the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in November. These events aim to foster innovation, collaboration, and shared responsibility across various sectors in combating the global climate crisis.
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26 September 2024
Climate change and its impact on reproductive health discussed as part of "29 Climate Conversations: The Road to COP29" initiative
Opening remarks were delivered by Nasar Hayat, UN Resident Coordinator a.i. & FAO Representative in Azerbaijan, Nadir Zeynalov, Deputy Minister of Health, Mariam A. Khan, UNFPA Country Director for Azerbaijan, and Hijran Huseynova, Chairperson of the Committee for Family, Women and Children's Affairs of Milli Majlis. The event’s agenda featured presentations on recent studies: the joint assessment by the Ministry of Health’s Public Health and Reforms Center and UNFPA Azerbaijan on "The Impact of Climate Change on Reproductive Health," and the UNICEF Azerbaijan’s "Children’s Environmental Health Assessment". During the roundtable, participants exchanged views on key issues such as the role of reproductive health systems in national climate action plans, the need for stronger legislative initiatives to protect reproductive health, and the importance of multilateral cooperation in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.The "29 Climate Conversations: The Road to COP29" series is an initiative led by the United Nations in Azerbaijan to promote a wide-ranging dialogue on climate action in Azerbaijan as the country prepares to host the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in November. These events aim to foster innovation, collaboration, and shared responsibility across various sectors in combating the global climate crisis.
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