BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 1. Azerbaijan is one of the pioneering countries to engage in the transformation of its energy sector, UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan Fergus Auld said on the second day of Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW 2024), Trend reports.
The ambassador also noted that the report on agricultural activities has been put together with the help of 17 countries, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table.
"The goal of this report is to create favorable conditions for farmers. We need high productivity in the agricultural sector. In the previous report, the authors examined this issue in detail. However, to tackle such a complex matter, we must set appropriate goals. For this, we need a strong level of political will," he said.
To note, Baku is hosting Action Week for the first time from September 30 to October 4, 2024. The event will form the basis of the climate agenda ahead of COP29 in Baku in November, and it will bring together key stakeholders from a range of fields such as politics, finance, trade, investment, science, arts, culture, civil society, and media.
The main themes of the event are “energy transition," “cities and urbanized environments," “water security," “food and agriculture," "SMEs,” and “green skills.”
The first half of the week (from September 30 through October 2) focuses on climate solutions involving government agencies, academia, and the private sector, while the second half (October 3-4) will focus on science, education, arts, culture, and other sectors.
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