Climate change in Azerbaijan

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Greenhouse gas emissions are mostly from oil and gas
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2071–2100 map under the most intense climate change scenario. Mid-range scenarios are currently considered more likely [1] [2] [3]

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. [4] The Caspian Sea is shrinking. [5] Azerbaijan will host the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29. [6]

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Climate Trace estimates 2022 greenhouse gas emissions will reach 91 million tonnes CO2eq, with over 40% of emissions from fossil fuel production. [7] The petroleum industry in Azerbaijan exports fossil gas. Over 90% of exports from Azerbaijan are petroleum-based. [8] Azerbaijan has over 7 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves under the Caspian Sea. [9] Energy consumption is estimated at about 16% of GHG, while transportation is estimated at about 10% of GHG. [7]

The climate of Azerbaijan has increased by 1.3 degrees, while extreme weather events are increasing. [4] [10] The water level of the Caspian Sea is falling. [5] Forests in the Caucasus are affected. [11] Ecological problems on the coast are being made worse by climate change. [12]

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. [8] Cotton may be the most affected agriculture in Azerbaijan, which is sensitive to climate change. [13] [14] In 2023 the Minister of Agriculture reported that the country is engaging in climate-smart agriculture. [15] Fishing is affected. [16] Stranded assets are a long-term risk. [17] Azerbaijani health may suffer from the extreme heat and a longer malaria season. [18]

Mitigation and adaptation

As of 2023 there is no net zero target. [4] There are intermediate GHG reduction targets. [4] The country's second Nationally Determined Contribution includes a 40% reduction compared to 1990. [19] It may be possible to produce low-carbon hydrogen. [20]

A national adaptation plan is hoped to be published in 2024. [21] 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. [6] [22] Cooperative Mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement may be discussed. [23] Some have criticised that the country was chosen to host COP29 and say that environmental activists are repressed. [24] Media freedom in Azerbaijan is restricted, including around discussions of climate change. [6] [25]

There is a Youth Climate Envoys programme. [26]

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