Experts Stress Transparency's Role in Climate Action at COP

During a high-level dialogue on Transparency at Climate Week in Baku, stakeholders underscored the importance of transparency in bridging climate commitments and actual implementation. The event featured representatives from the COP Presidency, national practitioners, and international support providers, focusing on how climate reporting can lead to stronger policies and measurable outcomes.

Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Foreign Minister and COP29 Lead Negotiator, stated that the focus has shifted from promises to delivery, emphasizing that transparency is essential for effective climate diplomacy. Fatma Varank, Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, described transparency as the backbone of the Paris Agreement, vital for credibility and trust.

David Higgins from Australia highlighted that participation in the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) helps countries understand the impact of their climate policies. The dialogue concluded with a panel discussing how countries utilize the ETF to shape policies and attract climate finance.