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.