Baku: COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev said on Monday the UN's environmental program shows that current policies implemented across the globe will result in global warming of 3 degrees Celsius. 'We must be totally honest. The UN Environment Program shows that current policies are leading us to 3 degrees Celsius of warming,' Babayev said during an address at the opening session of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference held in the Azerbaijani capital Baku. According to Anadolu Agency, Babayev stressed that these temperatures would have catastrophic consequences for billions, threatening the existence of communities represented at the event. He highlighted that humanity is on the 'road to ruin' and that climate change is already present, referring to the recent floods in Spain that left more than 220 people dead, and wildfires in Australia. Babayev emphasized the human cost, stating, 'Whether you see them or not, people are suffering in the shadows. They are dying in the dark and they need more than compassion, more than prayers and paperwork. They are crying out for leadership and action.' He called COP29 an 'unmissable moment to chart a new path forward for everyone,' urging for increased commitments from all parties involved. He further described COP29 as a 'moment of truth' for the Paris Agreement, underscoring that no single country or initiative can solve this crisis alone. 'They (regions affected by global warming) are waiting for us to show leadership. And they cannot afford the cost of delay. So, let us enhance ambition and enable action. Let us move forward in solidarity for a green world. And let us go to work,' Babayev added. Since entering into force in 1994, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change has served as the foundation for global climate negotiations, leading to significant agreements like the Kyoto Protocol in 1997 and the Paris Agreement in 2015. Today, 198 parties participate in annual meetings to assess progress and forge responses to the climate crisis. This year's conference in th e Azerbaijani capital Baku promises a renewed emphasis on actionable commitments and innovative funding mechanisms to drive global progress.