BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. Azerbaijan faces
various environmental challenges and climate-related threats,
Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Umayra Taghiyeva,
said, Trend
reports.
She made the announcement at an event titled “Early Warning
Systems and Climate-Resilient Cities” held as part of WUF13.
According to her, the climate crisis, climate change, and
biodiversity loss require the creation of a new system for the
sustainable development and stability of cities and
communities:
"In many cities, climate change ecosystems lack the appropriate
conditions for life, observation, and sustainability. Azerbaijan
has also faced various environmental challenges and climate-related
hazards. In cities, it is crucial to construct buildings and
infrastructure that are resilient to the risks and disasters
associated with climate change. Heat waves, floods, and other
hazards pose serious challenges. Reliable, accessible, and timely
warning and reporting systems can significantly reduce human
casualties during natural disasters. “Safe natural disaster warning
and forecasting systems are not a choice, but a life-saving
investment.”
Umayra Taghiyeva noted that responding to extreme weather
conditions and climate change challenges necessitates the
construction of more resilient and sustainable infrastructure in
cities. The impact of climate change and disasters is considered
specifically in the context of disasters.
“Through the Climate Fund, we plan to implement initiatives
aimed at strengthening climate data and water quality systems to
enhance Azerbaijan’s resilience. Our government has taken concrete
steps by investing in the modernization of the national public
system. Over the past five years, 70% of the systems have already
been modernized and equipped with state-of-the-art technology,” she
emphasized.
