Global Baku Forum

NGIC annually holds Global Baku Forum, which in 2024 organized the 11th version, convened more than 400 heads of state and government, leaders from the public and private sectors, Nobel Laureates, and civil society. “Global Baku Forum” has already become the premier event in Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East, providing an oppotunity for distinguished leaders and thinkers to discuss the ways and means to overcome some of the world’s most pressing challenges ranging from “Building Trust for a Wider Europe”, to “a New World Order” to desingning more effective programs for “Shared Societies”, “Towards a Multipolar World”, “Addressing/Challenging Radicalization and Extremism with Interfaith Dialogue for Peace, “Bridging Gaps to Create Inclusive Societies”, Peace and Security in the Middle East”,  to “Geopolitics in the Age of Sustainable Development”

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Global Policy Analysis - Journal

On March 2020 NGIC launched its Global Policy Analysis a new, well-constructed, informative and educational journal which the issues are published bimonthly and both electronic and printed versions are circulated.

The first issue of GPA started with the uncertainty of the pandemic and continued with the topics of the vaccines safety, education and access to all; the ways to revive global economy: impact to SDG in hope that it will make us leave these hard days behind and back to our day-to-day life.

The views and opinions of distinguished world leaders, experts and thinkers to address a wide range of challenging issues are sharing with the readers including the environment and economy, conflict over natural resources; Leadership in climate change; How can the countries of Central and Eastern Europe find new engines of sustained growth?  How is the international order equipped to promote the balance between cooperation and competition that will be required to face global challenges from war and peace to longer-term tasks like the SDGs, biodiversity loss and Climate Change? How can we build on the legacy of the 20th century to move to a new world order suitable to the 21st? How can we reconcile continued economic development with ecological security and the rights of future generations? Why do we have problem with global climate change and leadership? How is leadership changing in a changing world order? We will be debating these questions with internationally renowned experts from all fields of research including: politics, science, sociology, economy, culture, humanities and ethics.

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NGIC Co-Organizes Climate Action Event During London Climate Action Week 2025

NGIC Co-Organizes Climate Action Event During London Climate Action Week 2025

The Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC), in collaboration with the COP29 Azerbaijan Presidency and the UN Climate High-Level Champions, co-organized a side event titled “From Baku to Belém: Global Climate Action for a Green Economy” during London Climate Action Week 2025.

The event featured the participation of UN Climate Champion H.E. Nigar Arpadarai and focused on identifying concrete and scalable pathways to accelerate global climate action. Discussions centered on unlocking private sector investment, supporting community-led initiatives, and promoting inclusive and resilient climate solutions.

Bringing together policymakers, private sector representatives, and civil society leaders, the event served as a platform to bridge regional perspectives and global ambitions ahead of COP29 in Baku and COP30 in Belém.

Speakers emphasized the urgency of coordinated international efforts, innovation-driven strategies, and the role of multilateral cooperation in delivering on the goals of the Paris Agreement and beyond.

The NGIC continues to play an active role in convening thought leaders and decision-makers to support sustainable development and inclusive dialogue across global platforms.

26 June 2025

NGIC Co-Organized High-Level Event with UNCTAD at FfD4 in Seville

NGIC Co-Organized High-Level Event with UNCTAD at FfD4 in Seville

The Nizami Ganjavi International Center, in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), co-organized a side event titled “Unlocking the Virtuous Circle: From Financing for Development to Financing from Development”.

The event took place within the framework of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held in Seville, Spain. It brought together high-level participants from international organizations, governments, and financial institutions to explore innovative approaches to development finance.

Discussions focused on the evolving relationship between external and domestic financing, and how development outcomes themselves can become catalysts for new financing opportunities. The session highlighted the importance of integrated strategies that align financial systems with sustainable development objectives.

The event brought together prominent global leaders, including:

  • Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)
  • H.E. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
  • H.E. María Fernanda Espinosa, Member of NGIC; President of the 73rd UN General Assembly
  • H.E. Mukhtar Babayev, President of COP29 
  • H.E. Igor Luksic, Former Prime Minister of Montenegro
  • H.E. Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th UN General Assembly
  • H.E. Jan Fischer, Former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic
  • H.E. Yves Leterme, Former Prime Minister of Belgium

NGIC’s active participation in the conference underscores its growing role in shaping global dialogue on economic governance, inclusive development, and multilateral cooperation.

3 July 2025

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