Ms Leyla Hasanova has been appointed as the Presidency Youth Climate Champion for COP29 while also remaining in her capacity as the Chairperson of the Non-Aligned Movement Youth Organisation (NAMYO).

Prior to this role, Ms Hasanova has worked as Head of the Secretariat of the NAMYO, followed by the Program Coordinator role at the Institute for Development and Diplomacy (IDD) at ADA University.

Leyla’s academic background contains a BA in International Studies and an MPA from ADA University. Ms Hasanova also holds certificates from the United National System Staff College (UNSSC) and the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

Within her capacity as PYCC, Ms Hasanova is determined to echo voices of youth and children, bridging the gap between these young individuals and policymakers during the COP process. Her work will also include a close relationship with YOUNGO, the official children and youth constituency of the UNFCCC, to empower children and youth and promote youth participation in climate action and diplomacy.