Civil Society Organizations Backs Azerbaijan’s Hosting of Key Climate Conference
NGOs and social activists from the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Hungary, Australia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Mexico, India addressed a letter to the Azerbaijan National NGO Forum and expressed strong support for Azerbaijan as the host of COP 29.
The letter addressed to the Azerbaijan National NGO Forum by NGOs and social activists from various countries, including the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Hungary, Australia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Mexico, and India, expresses strong support for Azerbaijan as the host of COP29. The signatories emphasize the crucial role of COP29, to be held in Baku in November 2024, in addressing climate change.
In their statement, the civil society organizations highlight Azerbaijan’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment at COP29. This environment aims to ensure that all voices are heard, perspectives are considered, and collaborative solutions are developed, leading to inclusive outcomes in the fight against climate change.
The signatories underscore the essential role of NGOs in COP29. They argue that NGOs, with their deep connections to local communities, bring unique insights and expertise to the conference, enriching the discussions and decision-making processes. Their involvement is seen as vital for fostering ownership, responsibility, and solidarity in the global climate action efforts.
Expressing solidarity with the Azerbaijan National NGO Forum and the COP29 Presidency, the organizations and activists unite in their commitment to working towards a hopeful future for the planet. They recognize the collective effort needed to address the climate crisis and support Azerbaijan’s leadership in this endeavor.
The letter is signed by a diverse group of leaders and representatives from civil society organizations worldwide, reflecting a broad spectrum of support for Azerbaijan’s role in hosting COP29. Their unified voice underscores the importance of inclusive and collaborative approaches to tackling climate change on a global scale.
Signed by:
1. Peter (Pece) Gorgievski, Australia, Head of the Global Dialogue Foundation.
2. Gyorgy Tatar, Hungary, Head of the Budapest Centre for Dialogue and Mass Atrocities Prevention.
3. Emma MacLennan, President, Director General at Eastern Alliance for Safe and Sustainable Transport EEAST, United Kingdom
4. Nikhil Aziz, USA, representative of the American Jewish World Service.
5. Dr. David Apollus (CEO) United Kingdom, CEO, Across Atlantic Development. (CSO with ECOSOC Consultative Status)
6. Edda Giuberti, Italy, President, Tripla Difesa O.N.L.U.S. (CSO with ECOSOC Consultative Status)
7. Evelyn Bisona Fonkem, Association for the Welfare of the Underprivileged, Cameroon. (CSO with ECOSOC Consultative Status)
8. Adetola Ojeniyi, United Kingdom and African Centre for Development and Research U.K. (CSO with ECOSOC Consultative Status)
9. Ianna Mallayka Foundation, Netherlands, (CSO with ECOSOC Consultative Status)
10. Benjamín Yu, representative of the El Pozo de Vida, Mexico
11. Alexia Claydon, Civil society advocate, UK.
12. Francis Niba, representative of the Citizen Outreach Coalition, United Kingdom.
13. Patrizia Heideeger, representative of the European Environmental Bureau, Belgium.
14. Hartwig, Catalin, CSO expert, Germany.
15. Felix Masi, Founder of the Voiceless Children, USA.
16. Michel Njang, expert, U.S.A.
17. Sana Ullah, Head of the Pakistan Youth Organization.
18. Nick Nwolisa, Youth work expert, Nigeria.
19. Mike Handcock, Audtralia, Head of the Circle of Excellence Group.
20. Peter Mousaferiadis, Australia, Head of the Cultural Infusion.
21. Prof.Dr. Abdelmadjid AMRANI, Batna university, Algeria.
22. Professor Hassina Hemamid, Batna university, Algeria.
23. Shenazz Nadirshah, MEHER ROSHANI FOUNDATION – INDIA ON BEHALF OF GLOBAL DIALOGUE FOUNDATION – AUSTRALIA.
24. Benjamin Bickford, expert, Australia.
25. Priyanga Premarathne, Project Development Expert at International Development- University of the Sunshine Coas, Australia.
26. UZMA NAHEED, Founder at Solutions for You, Pakistan.
27. Anumnu Ikenna Micheal, Nigeria, representative of the Goodwash Foundation for health and Environmental Protection.
28. Alphonse Raj, representative of the Village reconstruction and development project, India.
29. Vera Daniel, Nigeria, representative of the African Youth for Transparency.
30. Elong Emilienne-Alice, Cameroon, representative of the GDF, unity in diversity.
