Baku, Azerbaijan – A delegation from the International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) participated in the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held from November 11th to 22nd, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The IPC delegation joined the conference from November 19th to 22nd, attending at the invitation of the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan. This marks yet another step in IPC’s active involvement in international climate and sustainability initiatives.
The IPC delegation participated in several high-profile events focused on enhancing climate action in the tourism sector, including:
1. The First Ministerial Meeting on Enhanced Climate Action in Tourism – An important gathering of global leaders to strategize on integrating climate action into tourism policies.
2. High-Level Roundtable 1: Raising the Climate Ambition of the Tourism Sector – From Commitments to Implementation (Measurement and Decarbonization) – Discussions on advancing frameworks for measuring and implementing decarbonization strategies in tourism.
3. High-Level Roundtable 2: Raising the Climate Ambition of the Tourism Sector – From Commitments to Implementation (Regeneration/Adaptation and Finance) – Policymakers and experts explored innovative approaches to adaptation, regeneration, and financial mechanisms for tourism’s climate resilience.
4. High-Level Roundtable 3: Enhanced Climate Action in Tourism: Innovative Solutions and Way Forward – A forward-looking dialogue on pioneering solutions and the roadmap for strengthened climate action in tourism.
The delegation also attended various press conferences and the closing ceremony of COP29, reaffirming IPC’s commitment to fostering multilateral dialogue and partnerships to address climate change and promote sustainable development.
Senator Sitara Ayaz, Secretary-General of IPC, underscored the significance of these engagements, stating:
“IPC is dedicated to connecting policymakers, industry leaders, and parliamentarians to craft actionable solutions for climate challenges. Our presence at COP29 demonstrates our commitment to advancing sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship.”
Through its active participation, IPC continues to play a vital role in shaping global policies on climate action, emphasizing the integration of sustainable tourism into environmental strategies.
