A panel discussion titled “Building Tomorrow: The Legacy of COP29 in Azerbaijan” took place in the Green Zone on November 22, the final day of COP29. The event was jointly organised by the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company and GILTEX, the Green Zone’s Textile Partner. The panel focused on the long-term impact and shaping of the COP29 legacy.
This closing discussion, held after eleven days of the conference, highlighted COP29’s legacy in driving sustainable development and combating climate change both locally and globally.
Moderated by Jeyhun Atayev, Head of COP29 Legacy Initiatives, the panel discussion focused on the long-term impact of Azerbaijan hosting COP29 on sustainable development. The panel, featuring Malini Mehra, CEO of GLOBE International; Natavan Mammadova, Executive Director of the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan and member of the COP29 Organizing Committee; Marcos Neto, Director of the UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub; and Farida Akhundova, Executive Director of the Azerbaijan Textile Association, discussed how Azerbaijan leveraged hosting this global event to accelerate its green transition, strengthen global partnerships, and enhance its climate resilience. Participants shared their perspectives on opportunities for Azerbaijan to create a lasting legacy of climate leadership.
The discussion also touched upon advancements in corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), investment in renewable energy and innovation, and policy changes geared towards building a sustainable, low-carbon future.
