OPEC Backs Azerbaijan's Efforts In Combating Climate Change
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
The Organization of the petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has
expressed its support for Azerbaijan's efforts in combating climate
change and pledged to assist in the successful hosting of the
upcoming COP29 climate conference, Azernews
reports.
During the opening ceremony of the 29th International Caspian
Oil & gas exhibition - Caspian Oil & Gas and the 12th Caspian
International Power and Green energy Exhibition - Caspian Power as
part of the Baku Energy Week at the Baku expo Center, OPEC
Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais commended Azerbaijan's approach
to the conference.
"It was heartening to hear that Azerbaijan is adopting an
inclusive approach to COP29, considering all opinions, including
those of the oil industry," he said.
Azerbaijan has been taking significant steps towards sustainable
energy and reducing its carbon footprint. The country has set
ambitious targets for renewable energy development, aiming to
increase the share of renewables in its total energy mix to at
least 30% by 2030.
Secretary General Al Ghais further emphasized OPEC's readiness
to stand shoulder to shoulder with Azerbaijan in its climate change
mitigation efforts.
"We support Azerbaijan's constructive activities, as they listen
to everyone while being pragmatic and progressive. I am confident
that the event will be a great success, and we are ready to stand
by your side," he affirmed.
The OPEC leader also stressed the importance of strengthening
international cooperation in the fight against climate change. He
called for allowing each country to chart its own path based on its
national circumstances, considering the principles of equity and
common but differentiated responsibilities, as well as respective
capabilities, in line with the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement.
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