Eastern Europe convenes first regional climate technology forum
Byline: Karen Jones, founder of Citywealth, has more than 20 years’ experience in global private wealth.
7-9 September 2026. Countries meet in Baku to strengthen cooperation, unlock financing, and accelerate climate technology deployment across the region.
Climate officials from across Eastern Europe will gather in Baku for the first National Designated Entities (NDE) Forum for Eastern Europe, creating a regional platform to accelerate climate technology solutions and strengthen cooperation on climate action.
Organized by the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan (MENR_ and held during Baku Climate Week 2026, the Forum will bring together government representatives, international organizations, technology experts and development partners to exchange experiences, explore financing opportunities, and identify priorities for climate technology deployment in the region.
- What: National Designated Entities (NDE) Forum for Eastern Europe
- When: 7-9 September 2026
- Where: Baku, Azerbaijan during the Baku Climate Week 2026
- Organizers: UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan (MENR)
As countries work to deliver their national climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, the Forum will help strengthen partnerships, connect countries with technology expertise, and support the scaling of innovative solutions for climate resilience and emissions reduction across the region.
Speakers include:
- Dr. Umayra Taghiyeva, Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- Ariesta Ningrum, Director, Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)
- Ketevan Vardosanidze, Chair, CTCN Advisory Board
- Naciye Başak Tuncer, Environment and Urbanization Expert, Directorate of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Türkiye
More information on the Forum: https://www.ctc-n.org/whats-happening/events/national-designated-entity-nde-forum-eastern-europe
Key Takeaways
- The first National Designated Entities (NDE) Forum for Eastern Europe will take place from 7-9 September 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- Countries will meet to enhance cooperation, unlock financing, and advance climate technology deployment in the region.
- Organisers include the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan.
- The Forum will connect government representatives, international organisations, and technology experts to discuss climate technology solutions.
- Key speakers include Dr. Umayra Taghiyeva and Ariesta Ningrum, among others.
Karen Jones is the founder of Citywealth and a wealth management commentator with more than 20 years’ experience across global private wealth, family offices and succession. Before founding Citywealth in 2005, she held publishing roles at The Times and The Sunday Times, London; Legal Business magazine and worked on the Asia Pacific Legal 500.
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