Baku Climate Action Week to Return in 2025

Published at May 13, 2025 - 07:36

Md Kamal Miah

Building on the momentum of COP29, which delivered landmark agreements on climate finance and carbon markets, Azerbaijan has announced it will once again host Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW) from 29 September to 3 October 2025.

The announcement was made in Baku by COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev and COP29 High-Level Champion Nigar Arpadarai, marking the second edition of BCAW following its successful debut last year.

Highlighting Azerbaijan’s continued commitment, Babayev stated:

“Azerbaijan was honoured to host COP29 and proud of the many achievements. But the climate crisis leaves no room for complacency. Rising temperatures and worsening impacts demand urgent and sustained investment in climate action. As COP29 Presidency, we will continue to champion this cause globally and regionally, while supporting the incoming COP30 Presidency of Brazil in their mission.”

He added that BCAW would once again serve as a platform for business leaders, investors, policymakers, academics, scientists, youth and civil society to exchange solutions and accelerate the green transition.

Arpadarai emphasized the importance of whole-of-society engagement, noting that last year’s event mobilized action across Azerbaijan and the wider region. She also announced new partnerships, including with London Climate Action Week and the launch of the first-ever Rio Climate Action Week in collaboration with Rio de Janeiro.
“These innovative models for climate engagement demonstrate how we can deliver action at scale. We look forward to building on the legacy of COP29 and the networks we have created,” she said.

The 2025 BCAW programme will feature an international conference, along with workshops, roundtables and cultural events. Key themes include:

Energy Transition
Sustainable Agriculture and Water Resource Management
Cities and Built Environment
Science, Technology & Innovation
Sustainable Economic Growth
SMEs and Green Skills
Youth & Next-Generation Startups
Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Curated once again by Malini Mehra and supported by international and domestic partners, BCAW aims to consolidate Azerbaijan’s role as a regional leader in climate action.

Further details, including the full programme, will be available at www.bakuclimateactionweek.org in the coming weeks.