President to address UN Climate Conference in Baku on Nov 12

President Alexander Stubb will attend the UN Climate Change Conference from November 11 to 12 in Baku, Azerbaijan, said the President Officer in a press release on Monday.

Stubb will deliver Finland's national statement at the High-Level Segment for Heads of State and Government on November 12.

The President will also participate in the Climate Club Roundtable of Heads of State and Government, hosted by Germany and Chile.

Later in the day, he will be the keynote speaker at a Climate Leadership Coalition (CLC) session on carbon pricing.

During the conference, Stubb will also have several bilateral meetings.

The annual climate conference brings countries together to accelerate efforts to meet the goals of the Paris Climate agreement.

The conference will continue until November 22.

Stubb will lead the Finnish delegation in the first week of the conference. During the second week, the delegation will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.