"Environmental Bridges" Event in Baku as Part of COP29: Environment, Peace and Prosperity Discussed

Organized by Caspian Week and hosted by ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan, the host of COP29, the "Environmental Bridges to Peace and Prosperity" event focused on environmental sustainability, peace and prosperity as one of the important side events of COP29. The two-day event addressed topics such as water management, access to clean energy, reducing carbon emissions and regional cooperation.

In this context, Prof. Dr. Esra Hatipoğlu from Bahçeşehir University took part in a panel on the intersection of electoral processes and environmental policies. The session discussed the impact of democratic processes on environmental decision-making mechanisms, the role of green policies in voter preferences, and how environmental policies are shaped during election periods. Hatipoğlu emphasized that raising public awareness and environmentally friendly policies are critical for sustainable development, particularly in the fight against climate change. (https://caspianweek.org/caspian-week-2024-baku-event)

As an important component of COP29, the event once again demonstrated the importance of regional and global cooperation in combating climate change.