Antalya:The 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) has opened in Antalya, highlighting the significant role Azerbaijan plays in climate change discussions. Mukhtar Babayev, the Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Climate Issues and President of COP29, emphasized the importance of COP31 in implementing decisions made during COP29, which was held in Azerbaijan in 2024.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Babayev stressed the need for countries and financial institutions to adopt a proactive approach toward the climate agenda. He highlighted President Ilham Aliyev's call for the international community to support island nations and less developed countries by providing necessary financial resources. Azerbaijan's leadership in these efforts has been appreciated internationally.

Key topics on Azerbaijan's COP29 agenda include issues concerning the Caspian Sea. Babayev noted that this complex issue is a focal point in the Azerbaijani pavilion, aiming to garner interest from international organizations and financial institutions.

Additionally, the agenda at COP31 includes landmine-contaminated areas, a significant concern for Azerbaijan. A film produced by the Garabagh Revival Fund and ANAMA will be shown to address this issue, emphasizing that it is a global problem with environmental, humanitarian, and human implications. Babayev stated the importance of raising awareness about this issue, as similar challenges persist in other regions worldwide.