Baku: For the second time, Azerbaijan is hosting an art exhibition and a startup project evaluation day as part of Baku Climate Action Week. The event brings together art and innovation on a single platform, as stated by COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev at the opening ceremony of the event themed ‘Sustainable Expo: Art and Innovation for the Planet,’ held at the Heydar Aliyev Center.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the exhibition will be evaluated by both local and international experts. COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev expressed confidence that the artworks and new projects presented in Baku would spark interest and appreciation among all attendees. He also expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Heydar Aliyev Center for its consistent support of major initiatives.
Mukhtar Babayev highlighted the efforts of the COP29 team, noting that the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29, Nigar Arpadarai, and her team organized Baku Climate Action Week. This is the second year the event has been held, and Babayev expressed confidence that it would continue in the future. He mentioned the popularity of climate weeks worldwide, referencing recent participation in Climate Week in New York and the continuation of similar events in other countries.
Babayev emphasized that these achievements were made possible due to the support and attention of Azerbaijan’s leadership. He credited President Ilham Aliyev’s dedication and leadership as pivotal to the success of these projects, serving as an example to Azerbaijan’s partners and the international community.