Climate change in Azerbaijan

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Climate change has had serious consequences in Azerbaijan since the start of the 21st century. The

United Nations Climate Change conference in 2024, known as COP29.[3]

Description

fossil gas. Over 90% of exports from Azerbaijan are petroleum-based.[5] Azerbaijan has over 7 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves under the Caspian Sea.[6] Energy consumption is estimated at about 16% of GHG, while transportation is estimated at about 10% of GHG.[4]

The climate of Azerbaijan has increased by 1.3 degrees, while extreme weather events are increasing.[1][7] The water level of the Caspian Sea is falling.[2]Forests in the Caucasus are affected.[8] Ecological problems on the coast are being made worse by climate change.[9]

In the post-Soviet economic period, the Azerbaijani economy has become state-controlled and oil-based. Oil is the main contributor to the Azerbaijan economy; decreases in oil prices negatively affect the entire country.

extreme heat and a longer malaria season.[15]

Mitigation and adaptation

As of 2023[update] there is no

Nationally Determined Contribution includes a 40% reduction compared to 1990.[16] It may be possible to produce low-carbon hydrogen.[17]

A national adaptation plan is hoped to be published in 2024.

environmental activists are repressed.[21] Media freedom in Azerbaijan is restricted, including around discussions of climate change.[3][22]

There is a Youth Climate Envoys programme.[23]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Climate change in Azerbaijan.

References

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  7. ^ "Inputs for OHCHR's Analytical Study on the Impacts of Climate Change on the Enjoyment of the Right to Health (Human Rights Council Resolution 29/15) Contribution by Azerbaijan" (PDF).
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  9. ISSN 1878-0296
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  10. ^ "Climate-Smart Agriculture Shows Promise in Improving Azerbaijan's Cotton Productivity". www.iaea.org. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  11. ^ "Investments and Policy Reforms Towards Low-Carbon Transition and Resilience are in Azerbaijan's Economic Interest, says WBG Report". World Bank. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  12. ^ "FAO 2023 conference" (PDF).
  13. ^ "Climate change affects amount of fish caught in Caspian Sea". Azernews.Az. 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  14. ^ "Climate Change 'Stranded Assets' Are a Long-Term Risk for Some Sovereigns". www.fitchratings.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  15. ^ "risk profile" (PDF).
  16. ^ "Azerbaijan unveils new 2050 climate target in its NDC | Enerdata". www.enerdata.net. 2023-10-12. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  17. ^ "Green Growth: Mirage or Reality for Azerbaijan's Future?". blogs.worldbank.org. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  18. ^ "World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal". climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  19. ^ "Event: 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) | SDG Knowledge Hub | IISD". Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  20. ^ "COP28 kicks carbon trading down the road as EU blocks deal".
  21. ^ "Controversy as COP29 to be held in Azerbaijan". OC Media. 2023-12-13. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  22. ^ Lo, Joe (2023-12-09). "Oil-reliant Azerbaijan chosen to host Cop29 climate talks". Climate Home News. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  23. ^ "Young people in Azerbaijan embark on a climate action journey | UNICEF Europe and Central Asia". www.unicef.org. Retrieved 2023-12-13.

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