The “Baku Decides” I Youth Climate Negotiation International Conference, a significant platform for dialogue on pressing global issues, kicked off in Azerbaijan, drawing attention to the critical environmental challenges impacting children. In a push to address these urgent issues, UNICEF convened international and local health experts to discuss the disproportionate effects of climate change on young populations, who bear the brunt of environmental hazards despite contributing the least to the crisis. At the event, international and local health experts discussed the growing impact of environmental factors on children's health and explored solutions to protect their well-being. Abheet Solomon, Senior Health Programme Manager at UNICEF Headquarters, highlighted the importance of engaging young people in the decision-making processes that will shape their futures. "Young voices must be at the table when shaping policies that impact their world," Solomon emphasized. A key moment was the presentation of Azerbaijan's first-ever Children’s Environmental Health Assessment, conducted in 2023 by UNICEF and the Ministry of Health. Dr. Ismayil Afandiyev of Azerbaijan Medical University presented findings, underscoring the need for immediate action to address environmental health risks facing children. The first official appearance of the designated COP29 presidency took place at the "Baku Decides” event. With COP29 set to be held in Azerbaijan, this gathering served as a platform to showcase the country's dedication to sustainable practices and global climate action. UNICEF continues to push for children's involvement in shaping national policies on climate, energy, and disaster risk reduction, stressing that the decisions made today will have lasting effects on future generations.