Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Rashad Ismayilov spoke at the World Urban Forum (WUF13) held in Baku.
He stated that under the Paris Agreement, Azerbaijan's national targets include a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
The minister emphasized: "Strategic Environmental Assessment requires alignment with existing strategic documents. This approach allows us to identify the carbon footprint and potential environmental risks of our future activities in advance and evaluate alternative development options based on sound scientific data."
Under the "Great Return" program, the application of Strategic Environmental Assessment in the restoration of ecosystems and revitalization of cities in Karabakh and East Zangezur has played a crucial role in considering environmental, social, and economic factors.
The minister noted that interest in Strategic Environmental Assessment is growing worldwide, including in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus: "Azerbaijan has formed extensive experience in this area, especially in urban planning."
The UN Economic Commission for Europe plays a significant role in the global promotion of this tool and has successful cooperation with our country.
