Mukhtar Babayev discusses climate finance with UN secretary-general candidate in Baku

Azerbaijan's Special Representative of the President for Climate Issues Mukhtar Babayev met with Rebeca Grynspan, member of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center and candidate for UN secretary-general, on the sidelines of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Report informs, citing Babayev's post on X.

Babayev said he had a valuable discussion with Grynspan on the growing economic implications of climate change, including increasing pressure on infrastructure, trade, water systems and urban resilience, particularly in developing countries.

The sides also exchanged views on the need to scale up adaptation finance and strengthen implementation support, while ensuring that climate and development priorities remain closely aligned ahead of COP31.

Babayev also highlighted the importance of maintaining momentum from COP29 through initiatives such as the Belém Mission 1.5.