European Commissioner for Climate Action on the Importance of Human Rights and Freedom of Expression
European Commissioner for Climate Action on the Importance of Human Rights and Freedom of Expression
On 10 and 11 October, Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra attended the last ministerial meeting before COP29. With just a month to go until the COP29 in Baku, it was an important occasion to address topics like climate finance, international carbon markets and Article 6, adaptation, mitigation, transparent reporting and the follow-up of the COP28 commitment to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
On Thursday, he joined a high-level event on the “Roadmap to Mission 1.5” during which he shared the EU’s experience in preparing its next NDC - and in particular how the EU draws on the findings of scientists and involves the public and civil society at all stages of preparation. He also joined a ministerial discussion on the adaptation to climate change and loss and damage. This was particularly insightful, as countries from around the world shared their own experiences, but also converged on the importance for the climate process to develop a set of indicators for a global goal on adaptation.
He also held several high-level bilateral meetings to continue the discussions in more depth. He first had a constructive discussion with COP29 President-designate and Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mukhtar Babayev. They exchanged on the layered structure of the NCQG, the broadening of the contributor base and the critical role of private finance in achieving our climate goals.
Commissioner Hoekstra then met with Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General and Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group. They touched base on where the negotiations stand and how to continue the momentum from the COP28 consensus.
The Commissioner's trip to Baku came to an end with a meeting with Azerbaijani civil society representatives and highlighted that human rights and freedom of expression are of pivotal importance. He also joined young students of diplomacy for a discussion at ADA University, which also marked the start of activities during the Green Diplomacy Weeks by the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan.
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- 12 October 2024 13:59
Politics
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In a case that is disappointing but not surprising, the agreement between the government of Azerbaijan and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for hosting the climate conference COP29, is replete with significant shortcomings and ambiguities on the protections for participants’ rights. Human Rights Watch has obtained a copy of this host country agreement, signed in August 2024, which has yet to be made public.
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On October 12, a video conference meeting was held at the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense with the participation of military leadership, commanders of the branches of the armed forces, and leaders of major military units. Minister of Defense Zakir Hasanov, recalling statements by President Ilham Aliyev, emphasized that the main goal of the army is to enhance military power and combat capabilities, as well as to prepare professional personnel.
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As part of a criminal investigation into violations of the law within the structures of the State Service for Mobilization and Military Conscription of Azerbaijan, the head of the Khojavend District branch, Major Sadig Aliyev, has been arrested. According to the press service of the Military Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan, there are reasonable suspicions that Aliyev committed acts as outlined in Article 311.3.2 (repeated bribery) and Article 311.3.3 (receiving a large bribe) of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan.
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Official Baku condemned two resolutions passed on October 10 by the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of the Netherlands regarding Azerbaijan, as well as the statement made by the Dutch Foreign Minister during the discussion of these documents. "It is unacceptable that the Dutch Foreign Minister, Kasper Velkamp, expressed support for these biased resolutions during his speech and called for the release of representatives of the former separatist regime and terrorists arrested by Azerbaijan, portraying them as 'prisoners of war,'" stated Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aykhan Hajizade.
Müdafiə Nazirliyində nə baş verir? О чем договорились Алиев и Пашинян в Москве? - беседа с Борисом Навасардяном
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