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Leyla Aliyeva holds series of meetings on sidelines of COP31

13 November 2026 03:31 (UTC +04:00)

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, met with Erfan Ali, Regional Director of the UN-Habitat Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, on November 12 on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), APA reports.

During the meeting, information was provided on Azerbaijan's initiatives in sustainable urban development, environmental protection, and climate change adaptation. Particular attention was given to IDEA Public Union's projects and initiatives aimed at improving urban environments, expanding green spaces, and raising environmental awareness.

The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening the climate resilience of coastal cities, assessing relevant risks, and integrating environmental considerations into urban planning.

The parties also discussed opportunities for cooperation between IDEA Public Union and UN-Habitat in urban greening, creating sustainable living environments, and adapting to climate change.

The possibility of implementing joint initiatives by IDEA Public Union and UN-Habitat in these areas was also considered.

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On November 12, Leyla Aliyeva also met with Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), on the sidelines of COP31.

The meeting focused on assessing the impacts of climate change, improving meteorological observations, and ensuring the effective use of scientific data.

Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening climate monitoring in Azerbaijan, introducing modern technologies, and developing early warning systems for climate-related events.

The discussions also addressed the scientific study of changes in the Caspian Sea's water level and opportunities to expand international cooperation in this field.

In particular, the parties explored prospects for jointly analyzing long-term climate observations, meteorological data, and wind patterns to gain a deeper understanding of fluctuations in the Caspian Sea's water level.

Additionally, the meeting covered potential cooperation between IDEA Public Union and the WMO in enhancing the knowledge and skills of young Azerbaijani researchers in climate studies, facilitating international scientific exchanges, and organizing relevant training programs.