COP29 Azerbaijan has started in Baku, where Razan Al Mubarak had the opportunity to meet with Party representatives from diverse negotiating groups to champion inclusive and collaborative climate solutions. In her role as UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28, engaging in these conversations is critical as it’s in direct dialogue that we connect on shared goals, address unique regional needs, and strengthen the collective vision for impactful climate action:
“Together with my fellow High-Level Champion, Ms. Nigar Arpadarai, we listened to voices from across the spectrum—engaging with representatives from groups such as the Umbrella Group, the Environmental Integrity Group, and AILAC, and the European Union. Each group brings invaluable perspectives that inform our approach to resilience, mitigation, and nature-based solutions.”
Throughout the discussions, there have been major updates on the progress of initiatives like Race to Zero, Race to Resilience, and the 2030 Breakthroughs, and on the importance of an inclusive approach rooted in the Sharm El Sheikh Adaptation Agenda. Ms. Al Mubarak was especially keen to underscore that protecting nature must be central to climate strategies, ensuring that the voices of indigenous communities, women, and all those closely connected to natural ecosystems are heard and respected:
“Together, we’re creating the frameworks for urgent, cooperative action toward a sustainable future.”
