BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Official data shows that Azerbaijan accounts for 0.13 percent of the country's carbon emissions.
Carbon emissions are one of the biggest environmental and social problems worldwide. Azerbaijan has set a goal to achieve zero carbon emissions. The country has pledged to reduce emissions by 40 percent by 2040. The World Bank estimates that Azerbaijan will need $40 billion in investment to rapidly reduce carbon emissions by 2060.
This is important not only to maintain ecological balance but also in terms of economic development and energy security.
What is zero carbon emissions?
Zero carbon emissions means completely eliminating the emission of carbon dioxide and other temperature-increasing gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere from human activities. There are two main approaches to achieving this goal: emission reduction and carbon sequestration.
Azerbaijan's geographical location is favorable for the development of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy. The state is implementing a number of projects in this field. Solar power plants are being built and are planned to be built in different regions of our country. This will help in reducing the carbon footprint in power generation. Various investment projects exist to create wind energy parks on the Caspian Sea coast. Optimization of energy consumption is another way to reduce carbon emissions.
Modernization of industrial plants is important to improve the efficiency of energy production. Re-installation of equipment and introduction of new technologies to reduce energy consumption in production processes are important. In addition, forests play an important role in absorbing carbon dioxide. Increasing and restoring forest cover is an important step in the fight against climate change. Restoration projects are implemented to preserve and restore ecosystems.
Overall, preserving and restoring local ecosystems increases the carbon sequestration potential. The transportation sector accounts for a significant portion of carbon dioxide emissions. Promoting electric vehicles and developing their infrastructure helps reduce carbon emissions. Modernization of public transport systems can reduce the use of private cars.
Azerbaijan supports global efforts to combat climate change and has acceded to international treaties in this area, including the Paris Agreement.
The goal of zero carbon emissions in Azerbaijan is important from the point of view of preserving the ecological balance, economic development, and increasing energy security. The realization of this goal requires close cooperation between the state, society, and the private sector, innovative approaches, and effective strategies.
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