Azerbaijan stands among water crisis vulnerable nations - agriculture ministry rep.

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 1. Azerbaijan is one
of the countries facing the water crisis, head of the Land Use
Control Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan,
Firudin Taghiyev, said during a speech on the second day of Baku
Climate Action Week, Trend reports.
Azerbaijan's territory is predominantly irrigated, necessitating
adequate water resources.
“We need to use the existing water more efficiently. The
agricultural sector contains most of the water consumption. We are
sometimes accused that this sector is depleting its water
resources. But this is the case anywhere in the world. Everyone is
responsible for the water consumed in agriculture. For this reason,
we should use water expediently.
Azerbaijan's land resources are limited. Agriculture is based on
a managed irrigation system. Our forecasts for the future are not
optimistic, and things are only getting worse. This is due to
climate change, depletion of natural resources, and population
growth,” he added.
To note, the Week of Action takes place from September 30
through October 4, 2024, and is being held in Baku for the first
time. The event will form the basis of the climate agenda ahead of
WCOOP 29 in Baku in November. It brings together key stakeholders
from a range of sectors such as politics, finance, trade,
investment, science, arts, culture, civil society, and media.



The first half of the week (from September 30 through October 2)
focuses on climate solutions, involving government agencies,
academia, and the private sector. The second half (October 3-4)
will focus on science, education, arts, culture, and other
sectors.
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