Climate Change Summit in Baku: Youth and Experts Met Ahead of COP29

Ahead of COP29, with the broad participation of young and talented entrepreneurial university students, academics, and public sector and civil society representatives, a "Climate Change Summit" was held at Azerbaijan Technical University. Held in Baku on 1 November 2024, the summit was hosted by Azerbaijan Technical University in collaboration with Bahçeşehir University, the Bilimsenol Platform and MÜSİAD Azerbaijan, and brought together academics, doctors, disaster workers, project managers, non-governmental organizations and many university students. In the panel addressing the role of the private sector and advanced technologies in combating the climate crisis, new trends in the sector and their impact on environmental security were discussed with the participation of Bahçeşehir University faculty members, industry representatives and a representative of the alumni community.

At the Zero Waste Fashion Show organized by Evrika School as part of the program, primary and middle school students showcased original outfits made by repurposing waste materials. This initiative both emphasized the importance of sustainability and revealed the creative power of young people.

A session titled "Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of Local Communities" was also held, moderated by Hüseyin Çıtak, Head of the Turkish Red Crescent Azerbaijan Delegation, with the participation of the Azerbaijan Red Crescent Society.