Japanese official: COP29 vital platform for collaborative climate action

COP29 conference is a crucial platform for nations to work together in combating climate change and achieving a unified global goal, Yutaka Matsuzawa, Japan's Deputy Minister for Global Environmental Affairs told journalists, Report informs.

The deputy minister highlighted that COP29 presents an excellent opportunity to address climate change and strive towards the 1.5°C global temperature target.

"We now have a common global objective, and this is a great chance for us to collaborate," he highlighted.

The deputy minister praised Azerbaijan's efforts in organizing the event, stating, "Azerbaijan is doing its best to host the conference, and I appreciate the government's dedication to the COP29 organization."

Matsuzawa expressed hope that the participating parties will reach a final agreement at COP29.