Landlocked countries at the forefront of climate challenges: key steps towards sustainable development

Landlocked countries at the forefront of climate challenges: key steps towards sustainable development

16.11.2024 15:08:29 2211

Today, on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), a high-level thematic event "Strengthening climate resilience and Sustainable Development for landlocked countries" was held in the Hirkan Conference Hall.
The event was organized in partnership with the Republic of Azerbaijan, which highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing the climate challenges facing landlocked Countries.
It brought together high–ranking representatives, experts and youth leaders, including Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan E. Nysanbayev, Adviser to the President - Special Representative for International Environmental Cooperation Z. Suleimenov, Negotiator of COP 29 in Azerbaijan – Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ya. Rafiyev, Representative of the Climate Center at the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, Director of the World Bank for Infrastructure in Europe and Central Asia C. Cormier, as well as youth climate leaders – Dana Shukerbayeva from Kazakhstan and Leila Khasanova from Azerbaijan.
The event began with welcoming remarks by the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nysanbayev and the lead negotiator of COP29 from Azerbaijan Yalchin Rafiyev. In their speeches, they stressed the importance of international cooperation and integration of approaches to climate sustainability for the countries of the region.
The need to integrate landlocked countries into global climate strategies was emphasized.
The thematic event was an important step in promoting inclusive dialogue and shaping a climate-resilient future for landlocked countries.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/884517