COP29 Presidency Welcomes Landmark Joint Statement by Network of Vulnerable Countries
Najmul Islam Sojib
The COP29 Presidency has warmly welcomed the adoption of a significant Joint Statement by the Network of Climate-Vulnerable Countries Affected by Conflicts or High Humanitarian Needs, following the Network’s First Strategy Meeting held in Abu Dhabi on 26–27 February 2025.
Organized by the COP29 Presidency and hosted by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the meeting convened high-level representatives from climate-conflict-vulnerable countries, international organizations, and financial institutions. Participants discussed practical measures to unlock climate finance and strengthen national capacities, with the goal of addressing the compounded challenges of environmental vulnerability and conflict.
The resulting Joint Statement underscores urgent objectives, including targeted financing, transparent policy frameworks, and coordinated actions. It also sets out a roadmap for joint initiatives, including the development of scalable pilot projects to deliver tangible results.
The COP29 Presidency received recognition from fellow State Parties for its leadership in advancing the cause of vulnerable countries, particularly through the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery, and its operational arm, the Baku Climate and Peace Action Hub (Baku Hub). The Joint Statement highlights the Baku Hub as the first concrete mechanism in the history of climate diplomacy designed to facilitate action on identified solutions for climate-vulnerable and conflict-affected countries.
The COP29 Presidency also welcomed the Network’s commitment, alongside donor countries and stakeholders, to sustain momentum ahead of key international forums in 2025, including high-level climate and development summits. Reaffirming its dedication to collaboration, the COP29 Presidency emphasized that the Baku Hub will continue to serve as a platform for supporting the Network, strengthening national capacities, and promoting joint action under the vision of “Solidarity for a Green World.”
