During his speech at the UN’s COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, the country’s president made a bold statement regarding oil and gas, referring to them as a “gift of God.”   He defended the extraction and utilization of these resources, emphasizing that countries should not be faulted for possessing them, as they are essential for […]

The Conference of Parties (COP) serves as a crucial platform for governments to collectively evaluate the progress made towards the objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement and the Convention.   With the primary goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, these formal meetings bring together world leaders to engage in discussions informed by the latest […]

Dear Mr. Chancellor. Dear Madame Minister. Ladies and gentlemen.   First of all, I’d like to express my gratitude to Mr. Chancellor for inviting me to attend the Petersberg Dialogue. It’s a big honour for me to be with you today. As the host of COP29, Azerbaijan is in an active phase of preparation for […]