BAKU: More than 400 young delegates from various countries are set to gather in Azerbaijan as part of the preparatory activities for the upcoming COP29. This was announced by Leyla Hasanova, the Youth Climate Champion for COP29, during the inauguration of the “Uniform Distribution and Accreditation Center (UDAC).”

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Hasanova emphasized the significant involvement of youth in both the COP29 and the Youth Conference (COY19), which will precede the main event. She stated that the decisions made during the Youth Conference will be formally submitted to the COP29 Secretariat to ensure that the perspectives of the younger generation are incorporated into the final documentation of the conference.

The gathering of over 400 young individuals highlights the increasing engagement of youth in climate action discussions. This initiative aims to empower young voices and ensure their active participation in shaping global climate policies.