Baku: ‘COP31 will be the COP of youth,’ Trkiye’s Deputy Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Fatma Varank stated at the roundtable titled ‘Youth-Led Climate Forum: Roundtable I – From Commitments to Implementation: On the Road to COP31,’ organized as part of Baku Climate Action Week, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Varank emphasized that a primary focus of COP31 will be to expand climate education and awareness of climate change globally by the year 2035. She underscored the importance of this agenda in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
The deputy minister highlighted the significance of the involvement of young women in climate-related issues, noting their pivotal role in fostering climate awareness among the upcoming generations. She stressed that their active participation would be crucial in shaping a more informed and responsible approach to climate challenges.
In her remarks, Varank extended an invitation to young people worldwide to join the upcoming COP31 in Antalya, encouraging their participation and engagement in shaping solutions for climate change.