Baku: ‘Climate action is already changing the skills, professions, and opportunities of the future,’ said Mukhtar Babayev, Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Climate Issues and President of COP29, at a high-level roundtable held under the theme ‘From Commitments to Implementation: Towards COP31’ as part of Baku Climate Action Week 2026.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Babayev highlighted the necessity of equipping young people with the necessary knowledge and skills through education, while also connecting them with science, technology, innovation, and practical solutions. He emphasized the importance of enabling youth to access emerging jobs and opportunities in sectors such as clean energy, engineering, finance, and agriculture.
Babayev further noted Azerbaijan’s support for youth engagement in international climate processes, focusing on education, skills, and capacity-building. He mentioned collaboration with international partners to ensure that the views of children and young people are better integrated into climate action.