BAKU: More than 400 young people from around the world are set to convene in Azerbaijan for the 19th edition of the Youth Conference (COY19), which will take place ahead of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29). This announcement was made by Leyla Hasanova, the Youth Climate Champion for COP29 Azerbaijan, during the inauguration of the Uniform Distribution and Accreditation Center (UDAC).

According to Trend News Agency, Hasanova emphasized that the participation of youth in the upcoming event will be pivotal. She highlighted that the results from COY19 will be presented to the COP29 Secretariat, ensuring that the voices of young participants are reflected in the final document of COP29. The conference serves as a platform for the youth to express their opinions and contribute to the global discussion on climate change.

COP29, set to take place in November in Azerbaijan, follows a decision made during the plenary meeting of COP28 in Dubai on December 11 of the previous year. This event is part of the br
oader efforts under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an international treaty established at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in June 1992. The treaty aims to prevent harmful human impacts on the climate system, and COP functions as its highest governing body.

With 198 countries as signatories, the UNFCCC organizes COP annually, unless otherwise decided by the parties involved. The inaugural COP was held in Berlin in March 1995, and the secretariat overseeing its implementation is based in Bonn. The upcoming COP29 in Azerbaijan represents a significant moment for global climate policy, particularly highlighting the role of youth in shaping these discussions.