Inside COP29: Outcomes and Insights from Azerbaijan

Dr. Abdel-Aziz has over 29 years of consulting experience in environment and energy sectors, including climate change projects (mitigation, adaptation, finance, GHG inventories), environmental auditing, impact assessment, industrial pollution abatement, cleaner production, compliance, strategic planning/policy development, energy efficiency, emission inventories, uncertainty quantification, emissions modeling, air quality modeling, and health risk assessment.

Dr. Amr has participated in all COPs and Pre-COPs since COP 21 in Paris, serving as an advisor to the Minister of Environment. His roles included providing advice and preparing policy and briefing documents on various negotiation issues. At COP 27, he was the Senior Advisor and Team Leader for Mitigation and Transparency, leading negotiations for the Sharm El Sheikh Mitigation Work Program and the Ministerial Round Table on Mitigation.

Ilkin Haji is Founder and Executive Director of Sustainera Solutions. I.H is a professional specializing in sustainable development and project management.  Ilkin worked with various UN Agencies, inter alia United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Office in New York as Sustainable Development Expert, UN Development Programme, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Azerbaijan International Development Agency.

His areas of expertise are project management in international development context, financing for development, South-South and Triangular cooperation, partnership building, resource mobilization and science and technology for sustainable development. 

Ilkin Hajiyev graduated from the George Washington University with Master Certificate in Project Management; University of Bristol (UK) with MSc degree in Public Policy; Baku Slavic University with BA in International Relations degree.

Hilton is a distinguished hydrogeologist with 30 years of experience, renowned for his pioneering work in water resource management in the LATAM region. Today he is the CEO of ANTEA BRASIL and a proud board member of the INOGEN ALLIANCE. His extensive expertise encompasses innovative concepts such as water funds, water vulnerability assessments, and water stewardship practices, which have significantly advanced the region's approach to sustainable water use. Hilton has spearheaded numerous projects, from straightforward hydrogeological characterizations to intricate water resource management initiatives, ensuring both sustainability and efficiency to his clients’ ambitious projects. Hilton's visionary leadership and commitment to excellence continue to inspire and drive progress in the field of environment, water and sustainability throughout Latin America.