BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. Climate change consequences have no boundaries, the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson) of Azerbaijan Sabina Aliyeva said at the International Baku Forum of Ombudsmen themed "Climate Change and Human Rights: The Role of Ombudspersons and National Human Rights Institutions" today, TurkicWorld reports.
"The consequences of climate change negatively impacting the environment may lead to the emergence of more dangerous environmental problems for humanity and aren't limited to the territory of one country or region," she explained.
She pointed out that a globally significant event, the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), will take place next month in Azerbaijan.
The ombudsperson emphasized that necessary steps are currently being taken to organize this prestigious event at a high level, and hosting it in Azerbaijan is a sign of great respect and trust towards the country.
Aliyeva added that strengthening cooperation at the local, regional, and international levels to address environmental issues, which is also reflected in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and further improving mechanisms for the effective promotion, protection, and safeguarding of environmental rights, which are an integral part of human rights, is a priority task.
To note, the International Baku Forum of Ombudsmen on Climate Change and Human Rights has officially kicked off today.
The forum seeks to address issues related to global climate change and examine solutions from a human rights perspective, while also sharing positive experiences in this area.
The event will also feature an award ceremony for winners of a research competition on the topic "Climate Change and Human Rights," initiated by the Ombudsperson and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Panel sessions will cover various topics, including "Strategies to support national human rights institutions and ombudsmen in climate change initiatives," "Public access to information on climate change and its impacts," "Multilateral cooperation in combating climate change," "The climate change connection with explosive remnants of war and mine contamination" and "Promoting business accountability in the context of climate change".
