Abu dhabi: The ‘COP Truce Initiative,’ one of 14 initiatives under the COP29 Presidency, has garnered significant attention and support from various countries and organizations worldwide, according to COP29 President-Designate Mukhtar Babayev.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, during an interview, Babayev highlighted the strong interest from civil society representatives and disclosed that hundreds of organizations and parties have already committed to the initiative. This involvement underscores the initiative’s critical importance and timeliness in addressing current global challenges.

Babayev also emphasized the broader implications of ongoing global conflicts, which number 52 according to his statement. He pointed out the severe human and environmental toll of these conflicts, including substantial emissions from military actions that exacerbate climate change. The ‘COP Truce Initiative’ aims to mitigate these impacts by promoting ceasefires and peacebuilding efforts, aligning environmental preserva
tion with global peace efforts.

The initiative’s growing support base reflects a collective acknowledgment of the interconnectedness of peace and environmental stability. Babayev expressed optimism about the initiative’s potential and committed to ongoing efforts to expand its reach and impact, aiming to involve as many global partners as possible in this peace-oriented environmental campaign.