On September 30, the Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW) (https://bakuclimateactionweek.org/) commenced. Running until October 4, the BCAW has been organized in collaboration with the London Climate Action Week as a preparatory event for the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP-29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will take place in Baku this November. The event aims to create an important platform to engage the public in climate change-related activities and mobilize global efforts in the fight against climate change.

As part of the Baku Climate Action Week, a scientific conference on "Accelerating Research and Collaboration for Climate Action" will be held on October 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the JW Marriott hotel, organized by Baku State University (BSU).

The main topics of the conference will focus on the scientific and practical aspects of climate change. Discussions will include the importance of empirical data, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytical tools for making significant progress in climate action, the impact of climate change on transboundary water resource management, new approaches and international cooperation mechanisms in this regard, as well as the synergy of joint initiatives at the international level and relevant global and regional cooperation opportunities.

There will be extensive discussions around the main topics of the conference:

1. Role of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytical Tools: The conference will discuss the use of artificial intelligence technologies for predicting climate change and combating it. The processing of empirical data and advanced analytical tools play a key role in more accurate and rapid climate change forecasting and the effective implementation of climate policies. Discussions will focus on the applications of artificial intelligence in climate modeling, the analytical processing of large data sets, and ways to make optimal decisions based on real-time data. This topic is also crucial for accelerating climate action on a global scale.

2. Impact on Transboundary Water Resource Management: Climate change significantly affects water resource management. It can alter the quantity and quality of water resources, creating problems in interregional and international water distribution. This conference will discuss new approaches and cooperation mechanisms for managing transboundary water resources. Regional cooperation is essential for addressing this issue, with a particular focus on the global conservation of water resources and their equitable distribution. Practical proposals will be presented for the fair and environmentally sustainable management of shared water resources among neighboring countries.

3. New International Cooperation Mechanisms and Synergistic Joint Initiatives: International cooperation in combating climate change will be a central theme. Since climate change is a global issue, it requires coordinated actions between countries. The conference will explore how joint initiatives can create more effective synergy, as well as ways to establish global and regional cooperation mechanisms in this direction. Specifically, the implementation of agreements reached under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, more efficient realization of countries' Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and the advancement of common climate goals at the global level will be key focus areas.

4. Role of Empirical Data and Innovative Solutions in Climate Action: The proper collection, analysis, and use of empirical data play a crucial role in the fight against climate change. The conference will discuss how this data can be effectively collected and shared. Additionally, innovative technologies and solutions in climate action, including carbon capture and storage technologies, the application of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and waste reduction innovations, will also be significant topics of discussion.

5. Socio-Economic Impacts of Climate Change and Global Policy: Climate change has strong effects not only on the environment but also on socio-economic systems. The conference will discuss the impacts of these changes on economic growth, poverty, migration flows, food security, and employment at both regional and global levels. Concrete steps regarding the economic and legal measures that states must adopt in combating climate change, and how policies should be formulated and implemented, will be part of the discussions.

This comprehensive program will open opportunities for experience, research, and collaboration in the global fight against climate change and will be a significant step in the preparation for COP-29.

To view the event program, you can use the following link: Baku Climate Action Week Events Programme (pages 47-48).