Azerbaijan Stands Among Water Crisis Vulnerable Nations - Agriculture Ministry Rep.

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 1. Azerbaijan is one of the countries facing the water crisis, head of the Land Use Control Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan, Firudin Taghiyev, said during a speech on the second day of Baku Climate Action Week, Trend reports.

Azerbaijan's territory is predominantly irrigated, necessitating adequate water resources.

“We need to use the existing water more efficiently. The agricultural sector contains most of the water consumption. We are sometimes accused that this sector is depleting its water resources. But this is the case anywhere in the world. Everyone is responsible for the water consumed in agriculture. For this reason, we should use water expediently.

Azerbaijan's land resources are limited. Agriculture is based on a managed irrigation system. Our forecasts for the future are not optimistic, and things are only getting worse. This is due to climate change, depletion of natural resources, and population growth,” he added.

To note, the Week of Action takes place from September 30 through October 4, 2024, and is being held in Baku for the first time. The event will form the basis of the climate agenda ahead of WCOOP 29 in Baku in November. It brings together key stakeholders from a range of sectors such as politics, finance, trade, investment, science, arts, culture, civil society, and media.

The first half of the week (from September 30 through October 2) focuses on climate solutions, involving government agencies, academia, and the private sector. The second half (October 3-4) will focus on science, education, arts, culture, and other sectors.

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