Azerbaijan’s Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) is ready for submission this week, said COP29 President and Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mukhtar Babayev at a ministerial roundtable on global climate transparency, BMG reports.
"Increasing climate ambition requires clear plans to keep the 1.5-degree target within reach, as outlined in Nationally Determined Contributions, National Adaptation Plans, and Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs). From the start, transparency has been a top priority for the COP29 Presidency. Today, I want to focus on BTRs and how COP29 is advancing transparency in climate action. Transparency fosters trust and confidence in the international process. It holds us accountable and drives higher ambition in tackling climate change.
Reliable data is key to evaluating progress in mitigation, adaptation, and support measures. It strengthens global cooperation and guides national climate strategies. I’m pleased to announce that Azerbaijan’s Biennial Transparency Report is ready for submission this week. Transparency also helps countries better understand their capacities for climate action and pinpoint areas where support is needed. It provides critical insights to direct assistance to those who need it most, including vulnerable communities. This ensures targeted support in areas requiring additional investment and action," he noted.
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), which will run until November 22, opened at the Baku Olympic Stadium on November 11. The event is the largest organized by Azerbaijan to date and is the first time the region has hosted the event in Azerbaijan.
A total of 11 countries submitted their biennial transparency reports.
