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The Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) was established in 2022 at ADA Universit to deepen engagement and outreach with expert, research, and policymaking communities across the globe.
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🔊IDD Director for Policy Research, Analysis & Publications, Prof. Damjan Krnjević’s featured interview with the journal of the Canadian Gas Association has been published.

➡️ Read it: “Reflections on the Upcoming COP29 in Azerbaijan”

🔗https://rb.gy/4c247e

#Azerbaijan #COP29
🔊The Water Envoy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ms. Meike van Ginneken, shared her thoughts with #IDDTalks about #COP29.

The Water Envoy touched upon the contributions that the Netherlands will bring to COP29.

While highlighting the importance of COP29 in addressing water challenges, Ms. Meike van Ginneken said:

“This time, the COP discussions are very academic and water issue is a manifestation of climate change. If we manage water source efficiently, it means that we will have enough food for world population. That’s why water should be at the center of COP29 discussion.”

➡️ Watch more:

🔗 https://youtu.be/XdZceDq0oZE?si=JCQew35gX84vebWh

#watermanagement #COP29
🔉Have you downloaded the summer edition of Baku Dialogues journal?
All the articles are available to download on the Journal’s website
🔗➡️ bakudialogues.ada.edu.az

📄The articles are under the following headings:

✔️ Perspectives on Climate Finance and Technological Sovereignty Preparing for COP29

✔️ Living with Russian Grand Strategy

✔️ Armenia’s Challenges

✔️ A Transforming Silk Road Region: Two Views

✔️ Exclusive Baku Dialogues Interview

#BakuDialogues #SilkRoad #COP29 #SouthCaucasus
🔉The GPLS after summer break is in full swing:
➡️COP29 Negotiations - What to expect?

Mr. Yalchin Rafiyev, the @cop29_azerbaijan Lead Negotiator, Deputy Minister of @azerbaijanmfa 🇦🇿 will discuss what’s being done for hosting #COP29 and what’s next global milestones for the climate movement.

🗓️Save the date and join us.

#Baku #Azerbaijan #climateaction
🗣️We are delighted to announce that IDD, with the Embasy of Hungary in Baku, in partnership with the embassies of Italy and Kazakhstan in 🇦🇿, will organize an international conference to discuss policy and practice-related issues on agriculture and water management in the light of #COP29.
 
➡️The panels will cover global and regional perspectives with a specific focus on climate change impact in Azerbaijan.

#climatechange #watermanagement #agriculture
🔉We hosted the “Global Perspective Lecture Series” led by Mr. Yalchin Rafiyev, the @cop29_azerbaijan Lead Negotiator and Deputy Minister of @azerbaijanmfa 🇦🇿.

Mr. Rafiyev provided the assessment of #COP29 readiness while highlighting that Azerbaijan is actively preparing for this milestone event by engaging stakeholders.
🗣️We are delighted to announce that IDD, with the Embasy of Hungary in Baku, in partnership with the embassies of Italy and Kazakhstan in 🇦🇿, will organize an international conference to discuss policy and practice-related issues on agriculture and water management in the light of #COP29.
 
➡️The panels will cover global and regional perspectives with a specific focus on climate change impact in Azerbaijan.

#climatechange #watermanagement #agriculture
🔉Watch the new episode of #IDDTalks that features interview with Laszlo Orlos, Operation Director, Budapest Drought Prevention Institute, about the role of Organization of Turkic States in environmental issues.
🔗 https://shorturl.at/h2tWL

#Azerbaijan #Hungary #TurkicStatesOrganization #climate #COP29
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From empowering youth in climate transition to building carbon markets and addressing super pollutants, Day 4 of Baku Climate Action Week delivered impactful discussions. Leaders from academia, business, and policy explored innovative strategies for a sustainable future, with highlights on higher education’s role, carbon infrastructure development, and global solutions to super pollutants. These efforts are setting the stage for key outcomes at COP29.

#COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan #BakuClimateActionWeek #BCAW2024 #GreenTransition #ClimateAction
#IDDTalks hosts a special guest, Hungarian water expert Orsolya Katona, who discusses effective water management methods including saving hydroresources for irrigation and daily drinking. 💦
She also talks about underground water storage techniques.

#Azerbaijan #Hungary #COP29
#ADAUniversity #IDDTalks

🔗https://youtu.be/dx47CcCmAz0
🔉The #IDDTalks features an exclusive interview with Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy of the Netherlands.

We discussed Azerbaijan’s capabilities to host #COP29, highlighting its strategic role in global climate initiatives.

➡️Learn about the country’s unique strengths, sustainable practices, and vision for a greener future.

➡️🔗Watch it:

https://youtu.be/U86mVBNtjj8?si=c5HMhsq7pD5nlNU7
🔉We are pleased to announce the release of the Fall 2024 issue of Baku Dialogues journal.

📃Titled “Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Urban Development: Prologues to Azerbaijan Hosting COP29 and WUF13,” this edition presents insightful articles on the following topics:
✔️Consolidating Azerbaijan’s Urban Future
✔️Overcoming Devastation: Building Urban Sustainability in Karabakh from Scratch
✔️Back to Urban Futurology

📄 Visit our website to read and download more articles.
🔗 bakudialogues.ada.edu.az

#BakuDialogues #SilkRoad #COP29 #SouthCaucasus #UrbanFuture #Sustainability
🔉JM Fall Training School in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

🗓️From October 21-25, 2024, the Institute for Development and Diplomacy, in collaboration with the EU Center of Excellence, hosted the Jean Monnet Fall Training School on “Towards Green Europe.”

This program welcomed working professionals from government agencies and NGOs for in-depth discussions on the global green transition, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.

Special attention was given to Azerbaijan’s role as the host of COP29 this year, fostering meaningful dialogue on the nation’s contributions to sustainability.

#GreenTransition #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #COP29 #JeanMonnet #Azerbaijan
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📊Insight and Impact: COP29 in Numbers With over 50 events and more than 35 analytical policy papers and Baku Dialogues articles, we’re driving meaningful dialogue and actionable insights in support of the COP29 agenda.#COP29 #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #ADAUniversity #IDD
🛑Busy Monday! COP29 highlights of IDD.

🗣️Prof. Damjan Krnjević, IDD Director for Policy Research, Analysis & Publications,
delivered an impactful speech on “Youth, Middle Corridor Green Connectivity, and the Alat Free Zone”, emphasizing innovation and sustainability.

Session explored cutting-edge solutions, including innovative technologies in human capital training and fast solutions to environmental challenges.

#COP29 #GreenConnectivity #Sustainability
🔉➡️ IDD team members are actively engaging in COP29 discussions, contributing to vital conversations on global environmental challenges.

IDD Director Dr. Fariz Ismailzade has a particularly hectic schedule.

🗣️Dr. Ismailzade delivered speeches at the Inter-Parliamentary meeting and the ICESCO Panel on environmental issues. These are just a few of the activities in this busy new week.

#COP29 #ADAUniversity #EnvironmentalLeadership
🔉🌿COP29-related activities of IDD are in full swing.
➡️Next daily update: Higher Education Climate Network Roundtable.

The Roundtable convened to discuss:
Non-state actor engagement in climate action
2024 achievements and future goals
Partnerships with COP Presidencies and the Marrakech Partnership

This Roundtable is also for discussing the power of academia in driving global climate solutions.
@cop29_azerbaijan
#COP29 #HigherEdClimate #ClimateAction
🔺Happening at COP29 Blue Zone.

🗣️Dr. Fariz Ismailzade addressed participants of the #COP29 Simulation who visited Baku.

The young participants are here in 🇦🇿 to foster a global dialogue on climate action and diplomacy.

#COP29 Simulation was previously organized in collaboration with the British University and UNDP in Egypt, with the support of the Azerbaijan Youth Foundation.

@undp.egypt @studentactivitiesbue @thebritishuniversityinegypt @youthfundaz
🔉A Proud Moment for us!
🇦🇿President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has awarded a certificate to ADA University Vice Rector Fariz Ismailzade, and team members Sabina Amirova, Shabnam Maharramova, Sabina Ahmadova, Tural Abbasov, and students Shahhuseyn Mammadov and Aykhan Mammadov.
They awarded in recognition of their active participation in the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Baku from November 11-22, 2024.
#COP29 #Azerbaijan #SolidarityforGreenWorld
🔉IDD Director Fariz Ismailzade participated in a panel meeting in the UK Parliament dedicated to #COP29.
🗣He highlighted Azerbaijan’s progress in green energy, including agreements with “Masdar” and “ACWA Power” for solar and wind energy production in Azerbaijan, and plans to export green energy to #Europe via the #BlackSea.
➡️As a Chair of the UK-Azerbaijan Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, Dr. Ismailzade met with the Executives of “GLOBE,” UK Parliament members, Azerbaijani students, and climate experts during the visit.