A roundtable themed “Azerbaijan Sustainable Built Environment Leadership” as part of preparations for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) to be held in Baku, kicked off today with the participation of foreign construction companies.

The event aims to bring together local construction companies, manufacturers of building materials, foreign companies and experts, as well as representatives of public authorities, hold discussions and provide a cooperation platform for the transition to sustainable and zero-carbon construction.

Azerbaijan's leading industry leaders, including CEOs, ministers, UAE construction companies, the COP29 President-Designate, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29 Azerbaijan will also join the discussions.

The roundtable highlights the crucial role of sustainable built environment in achieving global climate goals, as well as marks an important milestone on the road to COP29.

The meeting will conclude with the signing of the Declaration on “Azerbaijan Sustainable Built Environment Leadership.”