At the 60th session of the Subsidiary Body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Bonn, Germany, several NGOs participating in the session issued a statement appreciating Azerbaijan's efforts in promoting dialogue and cooperation with all interested parties as the host country of COP29, APA reports.
The statement was signed by representatives of 102 NGOs and public activists from 31 countries.
APA presents the statement: "We, the undersigned civil society organizations express our support to the COP29 Presidency and Azerbaijan, the host country as they are going to head the significant task of guiding the global community towards a sustainable and greener future.
Civil society enriches climate change negotiations by providing critical advocacy, expertise, monitoring, public mobilization, representation, and innovative solutions. From raising public awareness on climate issues to advocate for stronger climate policies, we bring the concerns of various communities, especially vulnerable and marginalized groups, to the forefront of negotiations.
In this regard, the role of COP29 Presidency and host country Azerbaijan in fostering dialogue and cooperation with all stakeholders is significantly important. It is imperative to ensure that the voices of vulnerable and marginalized communities, including indigenous peoples, women, and youth, are heard and considered in the negotiation process.
By recognizing the pivotal role of civil society in driving climate action, actively involve non-state actors in decision-making processes, prioritizing the needs of people and the planet, we forecast that Azerbaijan will host the most inclusive COP ever.
By stressing the needs and multiple crises the developing world suffers from, expressing deep concerns on the vulnerability of Small Island countries, Azerbaijan shed light on the burdens on millions of lives in the developing world.
As COP29 assumes the mantle of global leadership in addressing climate change, we, the participants of 60th sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies have full confidence in the ability of the COP29 Presidency and Azerbaijan to facilitate meaningful collaboration, drive ambitious commitments, build consensus between developed and developing worlds, address the gaps in finance mobilization and chart a course towards a more equitable future for all.
Civil society in Bonn stands ready to collaborate with all stakeholders in achieving the goals of climate agreements. Together, we can ensure that COP29 marks a significant milestone in our global journey towards a sustainable and resilient future.
Signatures:
- Joseph Julca, Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Spain
- Ulrich Nitschke, Piron Global Development, Germany
- Domenico Palmieri, ISIA - Italian Institute for Asia, Italy
- Charles Mwangi, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, Kenya
- Cherika Ranasinghe, Marine Environment Conservation Society of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
- Kirtan Pandit, Nepalese Youth for Climate Action (NYCA), Nepal
- Carmine Perito, “Associazione Culturale Internazionale”, Italy
- Matthias Boehning, International Society for Human Rights, Germany
- Husna Ahmad, Global One 2015, United Kingdom
- Shamim Ahmed Mridha, Eco-Network Global, Bangladesh
- Tolekan Ismailova, “Bir Duino- Kyrgyzstan”, Kyrgyzstan
- Muhammad Naseer Khan Maqsood, Welfare Foundation, Pakistan
- Gokul Rajendran, YOUNGO, India
- Mohammed Saleem Fathima Shamla Mohammed Saleem, Global Youth Climate Connect, Sri Lanka
- Assem Gebreal, YOUNGO Internal lead in HWG, Egypt
- Mohamed Bahr, Muslim Council of Elders, United Arab Emirates
- Laureen Ododa, activist, Kenya
- Anchal Gautam, HPU&TERI, India
- Suman Pant Pant, Partnership for Sustainable Development, Nepal
- Rabeb Aloui, activist, Tunisia
- Jonathan Dosseh, West African Alliance on Carbon Market and Climate Finance, Togo
- Ndiaye Gabriel Pierre, activist, Senegal
- Saikat Das, European Young Engineers, United Kingdom
- Joseph Silali, Africa Bureau for Climate stories-ABOS, Kenya
- Upendo Mwakyusa, Call for Environmental Conservation Organization, Tanzania
- Emily Judd, Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, United Arab Emirates
- Ratna Singh, Earth Safety Valve, India
- Abdul Monum Sajjad, Skynok, Pakistan
- Lameya Alam, activist, Bangladesh
- Zainab Haroon, activist, Pakistan
- Sanjana Prithyani, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India
- Abdul Monum Sajjad, activist, Pakistan
- Sree Aadithyan, activist, India
- Didar Ali, Climate Forward Pakistan, Pakistan
- Hamza Zeb Jadoon Jadoon, activist, Pakistan
- Dogukan Şavk, activist, Türkiye
- Maria Mabood, activist, India
- Ayush Kumar Gupta, activist India
- Kamran Ali, Fridays for Future Pakistan, Pakistan
- M.A.Mahamud Yeamin, Shishu Ullash Organization, Bangladesh
- Cheikh El Mehdi Zeinabou, Green land, Mauritania
- Ravindu Nawanjana, CuteFela, Sri Lanka
- Miles Austin, CMIA, Germany
- Rifkan Mohammed, EYO, Sri Lanka
- Mohamed Abderrahmane Cheikh Dah, GreeM, Mauritania
- Aaradhya Priya, activist, India
- Qamar Iqbal, Pak Mission Society (PMS), Pakistan
- Neyha Abbasi, Climate Alliance Pakistan (CAP), Pakistan
- Kristel Lyn, YOUNGO, Theirworld, Philippines
- Prabhat Kumar Singh, Earth safety valve, India
- S Rimesh Dilshan Ranaweera Ranaweera, Global Youth Climate Connect, Sri Lanka
- Rohini N., SPAD, India
- Bimasha Chamali Liyanage, activist, Sri Lanka
- Fathima Asma Mohamed Ashraf Ali, Agrio, Sri Lanka
- M.G.maheesha dekum malawenna guruge, Sri Lanka fedarestion of youth clubs ,Sri lanka
- Inkasar Aziz, Youth 4 Eco Justice, Pakistan
- Qaiser Nawab,“THE” Society International (Together for Health and Education), Pakistan
- Abdullah Nawa, Global Strategic Institute for sustainable development- GSISD, Pakistan
- Bishnu Hari Bhatta Bhatta, Partnership for Sustainable Development, Nepal
- Mehtab Kamal, Fridays for future Pakistan, Pakistan
- Buddhini Kirulapanage, activist, Sri lanka
- Muhammad Asif Khan, activist, Pakistan
- Taslima Akter, UNIC Bangladesh, Bangladesh
- Lalit Kumar Dogr, Youth of Voluntary Action in Himachal (YouVAH), India
- Alena Maslova, Dobrosphera, Kyrgyzstan
- Soibira Saïd Ahamad, “Director générale de l'environnement et des forêts”, Comoros
- Benjamin Bowler, Unity Earth, Australia
- Eunice Asinguza, NEMA, Uganda
- Aman jot Singh, Discover patterns, India
- Shikha Dhawan, activist, India
- Girish Pati, YOGI: Youth Organization for Green India, India
- Muhammad Sheraz Aamir, activist, Pakistan
- Hari Krishna KR, IYCN, India
- Luigi Tedesco, C.R.T. srl, Italy
- Himanshu Dua, ISKCON, India
- Augustine Joseph, Dolphods Foundation, India
- Israel Ikani, Climate Solution International, Nigeria
- Dawda Cham, HELP-Gambia, Gambia
- Rameen Siddiqui, United Nations Association of Pakistan, Pakistan
- Jawtha Nafly Nawshad, RCOY APAC, Sri Lanka
- Tom Sandi, Campaign Against Animal Cruelty and Climate Change, Sierra Leone
- Emmanuel Muliisa, National Youth Council of Uganda, Uganda
- Risla Jiffry, activist, Sri Lanka
- Christabel Kisang, Conserve water, Kenya
- Alie Porlor Koroma, “Plant a tree to save Life”, Sierra Leone
- Javaria Zafar, Skillistan, Pakistan
- Toya Ape, activist, Samui
- Alok Kumar Chaudhary, Aryabhatt Science Club Ranka, India
- Qaiser Nawab, “THE” Society International, Pakistan
- Onesmus Mulima Mulima, FXB Climate Advocates International, Kenya
- Mohamad Haggag, Egypt The Dream Foundation for Development and Innovation, Egypt
- Kwame Frmpong Sekyere, Tropenbos Ghana, Ghana
- Blanca Judith Mujica Acuña, Man up campaign, Peru
- Dany El-Obeid, MECC, Lebanon
- Byaundaombe Jean-Paul Longye, Cnetzero DRC, CONGO
- Harish Raghavendran, YOUNGO, India
- Saurabh Kumar, SURAKSHA, India
- Karuna Chandra Das, ISKCON, India
- Ssembatya Hikimah, African Visual Artists Associates, Uganda
- Luigi Barberio, “Destinazioni Innovative”, Italy
- Prashant Kashyap, Satyawati College, DU, India
- Salim Stokey, youth activist, Netherlands"
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