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Following an invitation from Leyla Aliyeva, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, participated in the inauguration of the international fine arts project "Mother Nature," hosted by the Heydar Aliyev Center in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, as part of the 29th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).

The Secretary-General commended the vital role that art plays in raising awareness about the numerous challenges and issues facing humanity, including climate change. He emphasized that art has a unique ability to connect with both hearts and minds, adding that protecting the environment is a collective responsibility. Therefore, all available resources, including meaningful art, should be leveraged to instill a love for nature and foster a sense of responsibility toward our planet.

The project features 127 artworks created by 55 artists from 28 countries. These artistic creations aim to increase awareness of the importance of protecting the environment and preserving our planet through art and aesthetics, contributing to global efforts to address climate change.