The Guardian has reported that Azerbaijan’s call for a global ceasefire during the upcoming UN climate summit has been labeled as hypocritical by several human rights activists and organizations. Despite Azerbaijan holding the presidency of the Cop29 summit, concerns have been raised about the country’s human rights record and its recent war with Armenia.
During the conference, Azerbaijan is urging countries engaged in conflicts to put down their arms, leading up to a special “peace day” on 15 November. However, critics argue that Azerbaijan is using this initiative as a distraction from its controversial actions and political agenda.
As the host country, Azerbaijan’s proposal for a truce has been met with skepticism. Critics believe that the root causes of conflicts must be addressed and that a temporary ceasefire is only a superficial solution. The government of Azerbaijan has defended its initiative, stating that it is separate from political issues and is a generic call for peace.
The upcoming Cop29 summit in Baku is expected to be overshadowed by geopolitical tensions and conflicts in neighboring regions, casting doubt on the effectiveness of diplomatic agreements on climate change.