ICAO and Kazakhstan leaders address global aviation challenges at COP29 in Baku

On November 7, 2024, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano held a pivotal meeting with the President of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during the COP29 Climate Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.

His remarks underscored the urgency of unified approaches to international transport emissions, highlighting aviation's commitment to achieving net-zero by 2050.

Key discussions extended to high-level dialogues with leaders from global organizations, including:

These engagements targeted pressing priorities such as the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), and increased investment in clean energy projects for aviation.

As climate change presents unprecedented challenges to the aviation sector, these discussions reinforced the need for collaboration across international bodies.