Azerbaijan's wind energy potential holds immense promise, with both onshore and offshore resources presenting significant opportunities for sustainable power generation. The country boasts 3 GW of economic potential of onshore wind, as well as an impressive 157 GW of technical capacity of offshore wind. Significant strides have already been made in making this potential a reality, with notable projects in partnership with companies such as ACWA Power and Masdar already underway.
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The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Being elected by unanimous decision as the host country for COP29 is really a big honour for us. We consider it as a sign of respect from the international community to Azerbaijan and what we are doing, in particular, in the area of green energy.
Ilham Aliyev
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION
We all have a moral duty to avoid overshooting the 1.5°C temperature target. But the window of opportunity is closing and we must focus on the need to invest today to save tomorrow. Our fixed priority is delivering deep, rapid and sustained emission reductions now to keep temperatures under control and stay below 1.5°C, while leaving no one behind.
Our fixed objective
The COP29 Presidency’s plan is based on two mutually reinforcing parallel pillars. The first pillar — to “enhance ambition” — combines key elements to ensure all parties commit to ambitious national plans and transparency. The second pillar — to “enable action” — reflects the critical role of finance, a key tool to turn ambition into action and reduce emissions, adapt to climate change and address loss and damage.
Enhance ambition and enable action
The COP29 Presidency is listening to and engaging with a broad range of international stakeholders. It is working to ensure everyone’s voices are heard and perspectives are considered and included so that we deliver inclusive outcomes based on shared solutions. We are optimistic that together we can make real progress.
Inclusive process for inclusive outcomes
Azerbaijan’s Green Energy Transition Initiatives
Azerbaijan is committed to developing its renewable energy potential, which is an important part of the country’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2050. The country intends to increase renewable power capacity to 30% by 2030 and diversify its existing energy system to become a leader in green energy. Azerbaijan is committed to leading by example and will update its national targets in its next 1.5-aligned Nationally Determined Contribution.
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HYDRO
Hydropower accounts for about 10% of the country’s domestic annual electricity generation. About 25% of the country’s freshwater resources are concentrated in the Karabakh and East Zangazur regions, making hydropower a critical part of achieving the 2050 Net Zero target in these designated Green Energy Zones. The crown jewel of Azerbaijan's hydropower infrastructure is the Mingachevir Hydroelectric Power Plant, which boasts an impressive installed capacity of 424 MW.
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Azerbaijan’s economic potential of solar energy is 23 GW. The region's favourable climate, boasting 2,400-3,200 hours of sunshine annually, gives Azerbaijan strong potential as a solar energy producer. In October, the 230 MW Garadagh Solar PV Plant was inaugurated. Several other projects are underway, and the country continues to sign agreements with stakeholders interested in its solar energy. As Azerbaijan expands its solar energy infrastructure, the country is working with partners from the public and private sector, including businesses and multilateral development banks – stakeholders central to negotiations at COP29.
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With the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Azerbaijan began exploring low carbon hydrogen production in February 2023. Azerbaijan is actively working to bring its vision of a dynamic green hydrogen sector to life. The collaboration agreements inked with global private sector actors will enable the development of around 10 GW of renewable energy in the medium term that can contribute to the production of hydrogen.
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13 Apr, 2025
13 Apr, 2025
COP29 President Attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum
The COP29 President attended the Antalya Diplomacy Forum alongside global leaders and policymakers to discuss how the multilateral system can navigate global instability to find common ground on collective climate action. During the summit the Mr. Babayev collaborated with high-level and ministerial actors to emphasise the COP29 Presidency’s priorities for the year ahead, including how the COP29 Presidency is coordinating closely with the Brazilian Presidency and the UNFCCC Secretariat to deliver the Baku to Belem Roadmap to $1.3 trillion. During the conference, the COP29 President attended several key engagements and held important bilateral meetings. Speaking engagements Delivered remarks during a panel discussion focusing on the climate diplomacy and energy security in the new era. Bilateral meetings Mr. Selwin Hart, Bilateral with Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General Mr. Kairat Sarybay, Secretary General, The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency Mr. Murat Kurum, Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change for Republic of Türkiye The engagements in Antalya provided an opportunity for the COP29 President to remind everyone that as we look ahead to COP30, the resilience of the multilateral system depends on how each country steps up to move from promises to implementation.
07 Apr, 2025
07 Apr, 2025
COP29 President Attends Samarkand Climate Forum
The COP29 President attended the Samarkand Climate Forum alongside Central Asian leaders to identify solutions for climate adaptation and strengthen multilateral action. During the conference, the COP29 president had key engagements and held important bilateral meetings. Speaking engagements Delivered remarks to government representatives focusing on the continued resilience of the multilateral system amidst global challenges. Delivered remarks during a session focusing on the role of youth in addressing the climate crisis. Bilateral Meetings Bilateral meeting with Ms Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the UNECE Bilateral with Ms Saldan Odontuya, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia Bilateral meeting with Ms Rebecca Nadin, Director of Global Risks and Resilience Programme Bilateral with Mr Mohammad Abdullah Abunayyan, Founder and Chairman of the board of directors of ACWA Power Bilateral with Ms Megumi Nakamura, Executive Secretary of Ozone Secretariat Bilateral with Ms Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank Throughout the forum, Mr Babayev emphasised the COP29 Presidency’s priorities for 2025, including the importance of moving from promises to implementation on the historic breakthrough made in Baku, and expressing support for the COP30 Presidency.
26 Mar, 2025
26 Mar, 2025
COP29 Presidency Attends Petersberg Climate Dialogue
The COP29 Presidency attended the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, alongside high-level representatives from around 40 countries to discuss concrete steps towards overcoming the climate crisis and strengthening confidence in the multilateral climate system. During the summit, the COP29 President collaborated with high-level and ministerial actors to emphasise the COP29 Presidency’s priorities for the year ahead and underline its support for the COP30 Presidency of Brazil. This includes discussing next steps towards the successful delivery of the Baku-to-Belem roadmap. During the conference, the COP29 president attended several key engagements and held important bilateral meetings. Speaking engagements Delivered an address to the plenary focusing on the stepping stones to COP30 Co-led, with the COP30 Presidency, a roundtable with UNFCCC Constituencies Bilateral meetings Bilateral with Ms. Fatma Varank, Deputy Minister Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of the Republic of Turkiye Bilateral with Mr. Kioshi Igarashi, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Environment of Japan Bilateral with Mr. Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, Minister of Climate and Environment of Nepal Bilateral with Mr. Li Gao, Vice-minister of Ecology and Environment of China Bilateral with Mrs. Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and Environment Bilateral with Mr. Urosh Vajlgl, State Secretary for Environmental and Climate Policy for Slovenia Bilateral with Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UNFCCC Bilateral with Mr. Ary Sudijanto, Deputy Minister of Climate Change and Carbon Pricing Governance for Indonesia Bilateral with Mr. Khalid Ahmehaid, Deputy Minister of Sustainability and Climate Change, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bilateral with Mr. Lars Aagard, Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities of Denmark Bilateral with Mr. Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment of South Africa The engagements in Berlin provided an opportunity for the COP29 Presidency to remind everyone that as we look ahead to COP30, we all have a responsibility to show tangible progress on the implementation of the commitments we have made.
FAQ
COP, which stands for Conference of Parties, is the series of formal meetings Conference of Parties, where governments assess global efforts to advance the Paris Agreement and the Convention, also limit global warming to 1.5°C as informed by the latest science. At COPs, world leaders come together to measure progress and negotiate the best ways to address climate change.
There are now 198 Parties (197 countries plus the European Union) to the Convention, constituting near universal membership. The next Conference will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024.
There are now 198 Parties (197 countries plus the European Union) to the Convention, constituting near universal membership. The next Conference will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024.
COP29 will take place from November 11 to 22 in 2024 at Baku Stadium. The venue is located in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.
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