The second day of Baku Climate Action Week showcased Azerbaijan’s roadmap for solar, wind, hydrogen and geothermal energy, together with international partnerships that are accelerating investment and innovation.
Corporate leaders, financiers and policymakers demonstrated how COP29 commitments are shaping business action, methane management and a just transition for communities.
A full-day Youth-Led Climate Forum and a Sustainable Fashion Show highlighted how the next generation are shaping solutions and advancing inclusive climate action.
Baku, 30 September 2025 – Day Two of Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW) centered on advancing international cooperation and accelerating the clean energy transition, while ensuring a just and inclusive approach. Ministers, global experts, business leaders and young people came together to explore how Azerbaijan and its partners are moving from COP29 pledges to practical action across energy, finance and innovation.
The day opened with remarks from COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev, Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and COP29 High-Level Champion Nigar Arpadarai, setting the stage for dialogue on Azerbaijan’s strategic roadmap for solar, offshore wind, hydrogen and geothermal energy. Panels examined opportunities for international partnerships to accelerate investment and scale innovation.
Corporate leaders from SOCAR Green, PASHA Bank and Azersun Holding outlined how sustainability commitments are transforming operations, governance and financing. Experts from bp, OGCI and GHGSat presented new approaches to methane detection and management, while a dedicated session on just transition highlighted lessons for protecting workers and communities as the energy transition advances.
Another highlight was the Youth-Led Climate Forum, a full-day platform for young leaders from Azerbaijan and around the world. With panels on digital transformation, clean energy, urban development and climate diplomacy, the forum demonstrated how young people are shaping innovative approaches to climate action while carrying forward the legacy of COP29.
The Boulevard Marriott also hosted the Sustainable Fashion Roundtable and Fashion Show, supported by Giltex and Azeripek, where Azerbaijani and international designers presented circular innovations and responsible materials. The fashion sector’s role in advancing climate action was discussed in the context of COP30.
Nigar Arpadarai, High-Level Champion of COP29 said:
“The second day of Baku Climate Action Week has been about showing what happens when all parts of society act in the same direction. International cooperation combined with the energy of business, finance, youth and civil society is what drives the clean-energy transition forward. The legacy of COP29 depends on this wider mobilisation. Today in Baku we have seen how that collective leadership is already shaping a more inclusive and effective response.”
Leyla Hasanova, Youth Champion of COP29 said:
“Today has put youth leadership at the heart of Baku Climate Action Week. From driving clean energy solutions to shaping international cooperation, young people are showing that we are not waiting for the future, we are leading it. By working with governments, business and civil society, we are proving that the transition can only succeed if it is inclusive and driven by every generation.”
Overall, Day Two demonstrated how global collaboration, corporate innovation and youth leadership are translating COP29 breakthroughs into real-world progress. By hosting these discussions, Azerbaijan underlined how the legacy of COP29 is driving national transformation while providing a platform for international partners to share, learn and build momentum together. For more details, visit Baku – Baku Climate Action