Caspian Week 2024 - Baku: Forum Environmental Bridges to Peace and Prosperity, A Side Event of COP29

Hosted by Caspian Week and ADA University and supported by a growing number of top-level partners, this exclusive forum brings together global leaders, experts, and innovators to create a lasting impact through building peace and collaboration, deploying practical solutions, and engaging youth.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, share success stories, and explore innovative technologies and financing mechanisms for environmental solutions.

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ADA University and Caspian Week Announce "Environmental Bridges to Peace and Prosperity" Forum during COP29 in Baku

Baku, Azerbaijan – October 2024 – ADA University, the Official Academic Partner of COP29, in collaboration with the Caspian Week, is proud to announce the "Environmental Bridges to Peace and Prosperity", a special edition of the renowned Caspian Week Forum. The event will take place on November 14-15, 2024, at the ADA University campus in Baku.

This prestigious forum will gather world leaders, policymakers, environmental experts, and business innovators to address the urgent climate challenges of our time. The central theme of the Forum focuses on leveraging environmental cooperation to reduce political tensions, foster peace, and promote sustainable prosperity in the Greater Caspian Region and beyond. Attendees will participate in high-level discussions, covering key topics such as shallowing of the Caspian Sea, climate adaptation, water resource management, methane emission reduction and carbon capture, biodiversity preservation, sustainable agriculture, green logistics and others.

The Forum will serve as a platform for fostering regional and global collaboration on climate action, and offer innovative solutions for environmental protection. Speakers will share success stories, explore financing mechanisms, and discuss policy frameworks designed to encourage rapid, impactful implementation.

The Caspian Week, a platform established in 2016, has successfully convened influential thought leaders in cities like Davos, Beijing, and Dubai. The 2024 edition in Baku will be the first in the Caspian region, marking a historic moment for dialogue and action in this rapidly evolving and strategically important part of the world. With over 500 expected attendees and a distinguished lineup of more than 20 speakers, this Forum will act as a cornerstone for regional climate cooperation.

Key Themes of the Forum Include:

• Mitigating the environmental challenges posed by the Caspian Sea’s shallowing.
• Securing clean water access and sustainable agriculture solutions.
• Advancing green energy initiatives and green logistics corridors.
• Rehabilitating Karabakh’s regions and vulnerable communities through global best practices.
• Reducing carbon and methane emissions with innovative technologies and financing solutions.

The Forum will culminate with the signing of the "Baku Declaration for Peace and Prosperity", a commitment by participating nations and organizations to prioritize environmental cooperation as a pathway to peace.

For further details or media accreditation, please contact the Organizing Committee at media@caspianweek.org.

About ADA University:
ADA University is a leader in higher education and research, excelling in the fields of public and international affairs, law, business, digital technologies, and agricultural sciences. As an emerging force on the international academic stage, ADA University aims to shape a sustainable future through research and innovation.

About Caspian Week:
Caspian Week is an international platform dedicated to fostering sustainable innovation and cooperation in the Greater Caspian Region, connecting stakeholders from government, academia, and business to address key challenges and opportunities across sectors.