What Needs To Be Done To Reduce Carbon Emissions In Azerbaijan?
Date
10/15/2024 3:10:36 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Official data
shows that Azerbaijan accounts for 0.13 percent of the country's
carbon emissions.
Carbon emissions are one of the biggest environmental and social
problems worldwide. Azerbaijan has set a goal to achieve zero
carbon emissions. The country has pledged to reduce emissions by 40
percent by 2040. The World bank estimates that Azerbaijan will need
$40 billion in investment to rapidly reduce carbon emissions by
2060.
This is important not only to maintain ecological balance but
also in terms of economic development and energy security.
What is zero carbon emissions?
Zero carbon emissions means completely eliminating the emission
of carbon dioxide and other temperature-increasing gases (GHGs)
into the atmosphere from human activities. There are two main
approaches to achieving this goal: emission reduction and carbon
sequestration.
Azerbaijan's geographical location is favorable for the
development of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind
energy. The state is implementing a number of projects in this
field. Solar power plants are being built and are planned to be
built in different regions of our country. This will help in
reducing the carbon footprint in power generation. Various
investment projects exist to create wind energy parks on the
Caspian Sea coast. Optimization of energy consumption is another
way to reduce carbon emissions.
Modernization of industrial plants is important to improve the
efficiency of energy production. Re-installation of equipment and
introduction of new technologies to reduce energy consumption in
production processes are important. In addition, forests play an
important role in absorbing carbon dioxide. Increasing and
restoring forest cover is an important step in the fight against
climate change. Restoration projects are implemented to preserve
and restore ecosystems.
Overall, preserving and restoring local ecosystems increases the
carbon sequestration potential. The transportation sector accounts
for a significant portion of carbon dioxide emissions. Promoting
electric vehicles and developing their infrastructure helps reduce
carbon emissions. Modernization of public transport systems can
reduce the use of private cars.
Azerbaijan supports global efforts to combat climate change and
has acceded to international treaties in this area, including the
Paris Agreement.
The goal of zero carbon emissions in Azerbaijan is important
from the point of view of preserving the ecological balance,
economic development, and increasing energy security. The
realization of this goal requires close cooperation between the
state, society, and the private sector, innovative approaches, and
effective strategies.
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