BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 6. Work is underway on a new climate strategy in Azerbaijan, COP29 President, Azerbaijani Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mukhtar Babayev said during the Law & Climate International Conference in Baku today, TurkicWorld reports.
"Serious steps are being taken on the path to sustainable development. The goal is to increase the share of renewable energy sources in electricity production to 30 percent by 2030. The construction of solar and wind power plants in Absheron and other regions is a testament to these efforts.
Key areas in the fight against climate change also include the development of electric vehicle use in transportation, environmentally friendly industrial development, reforestation, and measures to combat soil degradation," he said.
He brought up the fact that green energy routes and zones are still being developed around the nation.
"The new climate strategy should not only align with global commitments but also take into account national priorities. The new strategy is expected to cover all economic sectors and aim at developing a low-carbon economy. However, significant challenges remain that require solutions.
One of the biggest challenges is the need to increase the capacity for climate change adaptation. Limited access to clean technologies and international climate financing makes it difficult to implement new projects at the local level. Another major issue is strengthening the legal framework. While Azerbaijan's climate legislation in many respects meets international standards, additional reforms are needed for more effective climate action," he noted.
Babayev also mentioned that the introduction of clearer and more specific mechanisms in legislation will not only help fulfill global climate commitments but also prevent violations in this area.
"Dear participants, the main theme and priority of COP29 is climate financing. At the Baku Conference, a new collective quantitative target in the fight against climate change is expected to be agreed upon. In addition, the discussions at COP will cover important areas such as climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Special attention will also be given to the transparency of countries' reporting and the development, and submission of national adaptation plans. During the event, Azerbaijan, as the president of COP29, has proposed 14 key initiatives. Our goal is to propose new approaches and innovative pathways not only at the national but also at the global level," added the COP29 president.
