Climate change has had serious consequences in Azerbaijan since the start of the 21st century. The climate of Azerbaijan was 1.3 degrees hotter by 2010. [1] The Caspian Sea is shrinking. [2] Azerbaijan will host the United Nations Climate Change conference in 2024, known as COP29. [3]
Climate Trace estimates 2022 greenhouse gas emissions will reach 91 million tonnes CO2eq, with over 40% of emissions from fossil fuel production. [4] The petroleum industry in Azerbaijan exports 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. [5] Cotton may be the most affected agriculture in Azerbaijan, which is sensitive to climate change. [10] [11] In 2023 the Minister of Agriculture reported that the country is engaging in climate-smart agriculture. [12] Fishing is affected. [13] Stranded assets are a long-term risk. [14] Azerbaijani health may suffer from the extreme heat and a longer malaria season. [15]
As of 2023 [update] there is no net zero target. [1] There are intermediate GHG reduction targets. [1] The country's second 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. [18] COP29 is being hosted in Baku in 2024, probably in November; it will be the third oil-producing country in a row to host the conference. [3] [19] Cooperative Mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement may be discussed. [20] Some have criticised that the country was chosen to host COP29 and say that 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]
Climate change has had serious consequences in Azerbaijan since the start of the 21st century. The climate of Azerbaijan was 1.3 degrees hotter by 2010. [1] The Caspian Sea is shrinking. [2] Azerbaijan will host the United Nations Climate Change conference in 2024, known as COP29. [3]
Climate Trace estimates 2022 greenhouse gas emissions will reach 91 million tonnes CO2eq, with over 40% of emissions from fossil fuel production. [4] The petroleum industry in Azerbaijan exports 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. [5] Cotton may be the most affected agriculture in Azerbaijan, which is sensitive to climate change. [10] [11] In 2023 the Minister of Agriculture reported that the country is engaging in climate-smart agriculture. [12] Fishing is affected. [13] Stranded assets are a long-term risk. [14] Azerbaijani health may suffer from the extreme heat and a longer malaria season. [15]
As of 2023 [update] there is no net zero target. [1] There are intermediate GHG reduction targets. [1] The country's second 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. [18] COP29 is being hosted in Baku in 2024, probably in November; it will be the third oil-producing country in a row to host the conference. [3] [19] Cooperative Mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement may be discussed. [20] Some have criticised that the country was chosen to host COP29 and say that 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]