“I want to take this opportunity to reaffirm once again Azerbaijan's firm support for the Troika framework. We also deeply thankful to the United Arab Emirates and Brazil for their consistent cooperation,” said Yalchin Rafiyev, COP29 Lead Negotiator, as he addressed the Troika High-level Dialogue on Our Roadmap to Mission 1.5 towards a future of shared prosperity held as part of COP29.

“Together, in the lead up to COP29, we have worked diligently within our mandate, and throughout the year, has followed the clear trajectory of advancing ambition, fostering political momentum and addressing key gaps in climate action,” he noted.

“The year began with official launch of Troika’s vision and approach at the Copenhagen Climate ministerial and we have convened all stakeholders in an inclusive manner by addressing all pillars of climate action, particularly in mitigation and just transition, adaptation, a forest issue, as well as on climate finance. A strong focus on NDC was evidence through workshops.

Overall, Troika has consistently sought to build synergies across global climate agendas, driving forward most ambition and financial mechanisms while addressing critical implementation challenges and enhancing the climate resilience of developing countries. The road ahead is clear, yet it's not without challenges. We must translate our ambitions into actions and our commitments into tangible achievements. I am confident that with the leadership of the Troika we can forge a future that is resilient, sustainable and equitable for all,” Yalchin Rafiyev emphasized.