BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 1. Azerbaijan's
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) Roadmap opens a new stage in
the energy transition, Director of Azerbaijan Renewable Energy
Agency under the Ministry of Energy, Javid Abdullayev, said at the
31st Baku Energy Forum, Trend reports.
According to him, as a result of intensive work carried out for
more than a year with the support of the UN Economic and Social
Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Azerbaijan's
Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) Roadmap has been prepared
and finalized.
"This initiative was implemented to support Azerbaijan's efforts
to expand accessible, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy
supply for all, while strengthening its commitment to the
Sustainable Development Goals. The Roadmap was developed in close
cooperation between the Ministry of Energy and UNESCAP and is
considered an important milestone on the path to sustainable
development of our country," he said.
Abdullayev noted that the document assessed Azerbaijan's
achievements in the energy sector, identified existing
opportunities and challenges, and also reflected priority policy
measures that will guide the future stages of the energy
transition.
"The roadmap also contributes to the implementation of
Azerbaijan's national commitments under the Paris Agreement. At a
time when our country is increasing its renewable energy capacity,
creating green energy corridors, and expanding regional cooperation
in cross-border electricity trade, this document will play a role
as a reliable analytical basis for decision-making and long-term
strategic planning," he stressed.
According to the agency's director, the roadmap was developed
based on the NEXSTEP methodology, which includes energy planning,
emissions modeling, and policy analysis.
"In this framework, various scenarios of the energy transition
until 2035 were analyzed, and the extent to which existing and
planned policies serve the SDG 7 targets and climate commitments
was assessed. Three main scenarios were considered during the
research. The NDC 3.0 scenario reflects Azerbaijan's existing and
planned policy course. The SDG scenario identifies additional
measures to fully align the energy sector with Sustainable
Development Goal 7. The Green Energy Corridor scenario assesses
Azerbaijan's opportunities to become a regional green energy hub
and exporter, using its renewable energy potential and strategic
geographical location," he added.
Abdullayev said that the results of the Roadmap confirm that
Azerbaijan has great opportunities to accelerate its energy
transition, as well as strengthen economic growth, energy security,
and regional cooperation.
"The recommendations presented in this document will be an
important guide for policymakers and stakeholders towards building
a cleaner, more sustainable, and resilient energy future. We
believe that the Roadmap is an important milestone in Azerbaijan's
national energy transition and sustainable development agenda. At
the same time, its importance will go beyond the country's borders
and contribute to promoting sustainable energy development in the
region and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future," he
noted.
