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Statement by the ICYF-ERC and Civil Society Organisations of the Islamic Countries in the Eurasian Region in Support of Azerbaijan’s “COP Truce Appeal”

  • September 24, 2024
  • Posted by: Gunay Yusifzade
  • Category: Statements
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On the International Day of Peace, the COP29 Azerbaijan Presidency has put forth the “COP Truce Appeal” calling for a global ceasefire during the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This initiative is rooted in the understanding that protecting our planet’s environment and ecological balance must take precedence over conflicts, highlighting the urgent need for global unity in addressing climate change.

Recalling that climate change and conflict are deeply interconnected, with climate change exacerbating conflicts by driving resource competition and displacing populations, while conflict accelerates environmental degradation, food insecurity and water scarcity, thereby intensifying climate impacts;

Recognizing the urgent need for global cooperation to address these dual challenges and the critical role of peace in ensuring effective climate action;

Guided by the principles enshrined in the UNFCCC, particularly its commitment to international cooperation on climate action, and recalling the UN Charter’s principles on international peace and cooperation;

Acknowledging the significant contributions of youth and civil society organisations in promoting peace and addressing the climate crisis;

Commending the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan for hosting COP29 in Baku; and applauding the COP29 Presidency for proposing the COP Truce as a mechanism to unite global efforts towards peace and climate action during the COP29 in Baku;

Emphasizing that lasting peace and effective climate action are mutually reinforcing goals that require cooperation across all sectors of society;

 

We, the organisations named herein, hereby resolve to:

  1. Endorse the COP Truce Appeal and call upon youth and other civil society organisations worldwide to actively support and participate in the COP Truce during COP29 and subsequent COP conferences;
  2. Affirm that the COP Truce represents a unique opportunity to unite the global community in a time of escalating conflicts and worsening climate crises, reinforcing the need for undivided attention to both climate change and peace;
  3. Encourage youth and other civil society organisations to undertake the following actions in support of the COP Truce:
    • Engage in local, national, and international activities focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening resilience to climate impacts, particularly in regions vulnerable to both conflict and climate change to promote mitigation and adaptation efforts.
    • Mobilise and empower young people to lead grassroots climate initiatives that highlight the role of youth in creating sustainable solutions and contribute to achieving the goals of COP29 and beyond, leading youth-driven climate action.
    • Launch educational programs, advocacy efforts, and campaigns to raise awareness of the environmental costs of conflict by highlighting its detrimental impact on ecosystems and the climate, while advocating for conflict de-escalation and increased climate resilience.
    • Build and strengthen transnational networks of youth and other civil society organisations to share best practices and knowledge, and foster global solidarity for climate and peace through joint actions.

Call upon State Parties and stakeholders to recognise the critical peace-climate nexus and incorporate mitigation and adaptation strategies into broader climate policies during COP29 and subsequent COP conferences.

Commit to using the platform of COP29 and subsequent COP conferences to amplify the message that peace is an essential prerequisite for effective climate action and that addressing climate change is fundamental to ensuring global peace.

Let this COP Truce Initiative pave the way for concrete progress, reflecting our shared commitment to addressing climate change and working towards a sustainable, peaceful future.

Adopted on 23.09.2024

Azerbaijan

  1. National Assembly of Youth Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan
  2. Great Return Youth Organization Public Union
  3. European Students’ Forum – Baku Public Union (AEGEE-Baku)
  4. World Young Turkish Writers Union Public Union
  5. Public Union for Support of Youth Education
  6. Dan Internationalist Youth Public Union
  7. ELSA Azerbaijan Public Union
  8. Youth Solidarity Public Union
  9. World Azerbaijanis Youth Public Union
  10. Our Youth Public Union
  11. Azerbaijan Republic Youth Anti-Narcotics Public Union
  12. Alliance of Young Activists & Leaders (AYAL)
  13. Azerbaijan Medical Doctors’ and Students’ Public Union
  14. “Youth for a Democratic Azerbaijan” Public Union
  15. Ismailli Intellectual Games Club Public Union
  16. Creative Youth Public Union
  17. Youth Contribution Public Union
  18. “Youth Organization for Return and Revival” Public Union
  19. Assistance To Socio-Economic Development Of Youth Public Union
  20. Odlar Yurdu Youth Public Union
  21. Public Union for Assisting Youth Ecological Education of Nature Friends
  22. Youth Public Union for Pure Life
  23. European Youth Parliament Azerbaijan (EYP Azerbaijan)
  24. Youth Social Partnership Center Public Union
  25. Debate in Civil Society (DVC ) Public Union
  26. “New Writers and Artists” Public Union
  27. Association of Students in Economics and Management (AIESEC Azerbaijan)
  28. Youth Support Public Union (YSPU)
  29. Bright Future Youth Public Union
  30. “Social Integration of Orphanage Graduates”
  31. “Assisting Future Intellectual Development” Public Union
  32. “Azerbaijan Young Marketers and Advertisers” Public Union
  33. “Junior Achievement Azerbaijan” Public Union
  34. Caspian Intellectual Youth Club
  35. “Young Patriots” Public Union
  36. “Supporting the Development of Modern Youth” Public Union
  37. “Azerbaijan Democratic Student Youth Organization” Public Union
  38. “Erasmus Student Network Azerbaijan”
  39. “Azerbaijan Scouts Association” Public Union
  40. “Youth in Ahead” Youth Public Union
  41. “The Support for Youth Social Development” Public Union
  42. “Social Development of Women and Young Families” Public Union

Indonesia

  1. National Youth Council of Indonesia
  2. OIC Youth Indonesia
  3. Komite nasional pemuda indonesia
  4. Generasi Muda Islam Nusantara
  5. Solidaritas Pemuda Islam
  6. Pemuda Masjid Indonesia
  7. Lembaga Dakwah Pemuda
  8. Badan Tanggap Darurat dan Kemanusiaan
  9. Lembaga Kesehatan Pemuda Islam
  10. Badan Pengembangan Olahraga
  11. Halaqoh Pemuda Islam
  12. Muslimah Bangkit
  13. Forum Wirausaha Pemuda
  14. Ikatan Santri Indonesia
  15. Dai Muda Nusantara
  16. Muslim Youth Diplomatic Corp
  17. Balitbang Pemuda OKI
  18. Lembaga Zakat dan Wakaf Pemuda
  19. Generasi Muda Nahdhiyin
  20. Pemuda Persatuan Indonesia
  21. PIS Indonesia
  22. pemuda matahari bangsa
  23. Barisan Pemuda Pembaruan
  24. Himpunan Mahasiswa Indonesia
  25. Pemuda Hidayatullah Indonesia
  26. Pemuda Persatuan Islam Indonesia
  27. Himpunan Pemuda Peduli Lingkungan

Uzbekistan 

  1. Youth Affairs Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
  2. Youth Union of Uzbekistan.
  3. Youth Parliament under the Senate of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
  4. Youth Parliament under the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
  5. The Youth is Our Future Foundation of Uzbekistan.
  6. World Association of Youth of Uzbekistan.
  7. Association of Volunteers of Uzbekistan.
  8. The Council of Young Farmers of Uzbekistan.

Pakistan

  1. Youth Parliament of Pakistan
  2. Youth Council Pakistan
  3. Global Youth Association
  4. Policy Research Center
  5. Pak Afghan Youth Forum
  6. Team Eco Guards

Tatarstan (RF)

  1. Regional youth public organization of the Republic of Tatarstan “Sozvezdie-Yoldyzlyk”
  2. Tatarstan Republican youth public fund “SELET”
  3. RMOO “Youth Assembly of the Peoples of Tatarstan”
  4. Regional Tatarstan public organization “Youth of Tatarstan”
  5. Tatarstan regional branch of the Youth All-Russian public organization “Russian Student Squads”
  6. Interregional public organization “Forum of Tatar youth”
  7. ANO “Academy of youth diplomacy and creative communications”
  8. Regional public organization “Council of children’s organizations of the Republic of Tatarstan”
  9. Regional public organization “Academy of creative youth of the Republic of Tatarstan”
  10. RMOO “Center of cultures and dialogue of the Republic of Tatarstan”
  11. RMOO “League of students of the Republic of Tatarstan”.
  12. ANO “Tatarstan – Territory of Opportunities”
  13. Regional Public Organization “Agrarian Youth Association of the Republic of Tatarstan”
  14. Club of Young Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Tatarstan

Kyrgyzstan

  1. United Youth Organization Kyrgyz Republic
  2. Youth of Osh of Kyrgyzstan
  3. Active Volunteers of Kyrgyzstan
  4. Institute for Youth Development

Albania

  1. Kongresi Rinor Kombetar

Bosnia and Herzegovina 

  1. SDA BiH Youth Association

Romania 

  1. Scheherezade Foundation
  2. Agent Green Romania