Kenya, Azerbaijan to partner in tackling climate change

Kenya and Azerbaijan have agreed to work together to address climate change challenges.

This is even as the two countries signed a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral political consultations.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York by Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS Foreign Affairs Musalia Mudavadi and Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.

Mudavadi has reiterated Kenya's commitment to tackle the impact of climate change.

According to Mudavadi, the agreement marks a significant step toward strengthening future engagements and fostering partnerships between the two nations.

Mudavadi acknowledged Azerbaijan’s commitment to environmental sustainability as it prepares to host COP 29.

"Kenya remains firmly committed to addressing global climate challenges, as demonstrated by our leadership in hosting the African Climate Summit (ACS) in 2023 and our continued efforts to promote green energy and sustainable development," Mudavadi said.

The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP29, will be the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference.

COP29 will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22, 2024.

Mudavadi through his X handle said the discussions with Bayramov focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring mutual opportunities, as countries prepare for the upcoming COP29.

"We look forward to working with Azerbaijan to ensure COP29 achieves meaningful progress, particularly on key issues such as climate financing, addressing loss and damage, and energy transition," Mudavadi said.