Azerbaijan, set to host Cop29, is expected to increase its fossil gas production by a third in the next decade. This expansion raises concerns about the country's commitment to addressing climate change. Critics argue that Azerbaijan's reliance on fossil fuels and its history of human rights violations make it an unsuitable host for climate negotiations.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/23/cop29-host-azerbaijan-set-for-major-fossil-gas-expansion-report-says