(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan. October 1. Climate change is
impacting everyone's lives and demands urgent action, Chief of
Staff of the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan Azad Jafarli
said on the second day of Baku Climate Action Week, Trend reports.
He highlighted that Azerbaijan is up against a whole host of
hurdles brought on by climate change.
"Agriculture is also one of the affected industries, which is
vital for survival. We must ensure soil health if we want to build
a future-ready society. There is a constant shortage of water
resources," he added, emphasizing the importance of effective water
management.
Effective management of water resources is crucial. Challenges
arise from inadequate water availability, and rising temperatures
due to climate change significantly influence precipitation
patterns. Each year, we consume approximately 12 million cubic
meters of water. We must explore strategies to mitigate potential
water shortages," he added.
To note, Baku is hosting Action Week for the first time from
September 30 to October 4, 2024.
The event will form the basis of the climate agenda ahead of
COP29 in Baku in November. The Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW 2024)
will bring together key stakeholders from a range of fields such as
politics, finance, trade, investment, science, arts, culture, civil
society, and media.
The main themes of the event are“energy transition,"“cities
and urbanized environments,"“water security,"“food and
agriculture," "SMEs,” and“green skills.”
The first half of the week (from September 30 through October 2)
will focus 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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