Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

A scientific conference dedicated to the “Green World Solidarity Year” was held with the joint organization of the Division of Chemical Sciences of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry (ICIC) under the Ministry of Science and Education.

The event began with a moment of silence in honor of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the homeland. 

Academician Dilgam Taghiyev, vice-president of ANAS and director general of ICIC opened the event with a welcoming speech. He emphasized that the conference was held in the light of the relevant order by President Ilham Aliyev on declaring 2024 the “Green World Solidarity Year”. 

Academician Dilgam Taghiyev emphasized that extensive efforts are being made in our country to improve the environment, restore and expand green areas, and ensure the efficient use of water resources and sustainable energy sources.

He also highlighted that Azerbaijan currently has 10 national parks and 11 state nature reserves in operation, with forested areas and “green zones” covering 11.8% of the country's territory. He mentioned that during the occupation, the forests of Azerbaijan were subjected to acts of vandalism by Armenians, but now steps are being taken to restore the forests and create new green areas.

Afterwards, academician Dilgam Taghiyev mentioned that the institute's staff member Gunel Azimova was awarded the “Professional Young Person of 2023” prize by the Azerbaijan Trade Unions Confederation for her special achievements in work, education, and public activities. He also noted that the institute's scientists were awarded third place in a competition held by the All-Russian Scientific Research Society.

In his speech at the conference, the president of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, academician Isa Habibbeyli emphasized the significance of declaring 2024 as the “Green World Solidarity Year” in our country, in accordance with the relevant order of the President Ilham Aliyev. He noted that various new concepts and perspectives related to the green world, such as “green zone”, “green economy”, “green technology”, “green energy”, and “green synthesis” have been entered into our vocabulary. The head of ANAS mentioned that the events carried out within the framework of the “Green World Solidarity Year” will contribute to the further development and modernization of various spheres of Azerbaijan.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that various events have been organized at ANAS in connection with the “Green World Solidarity Year”.  He also emphasized that Azerbaijan’s hosting of COP29, one of the largest and most prestigious international events, plays a significant role in the implementation of the tasks set by President Ilham Aliyev towards transforming our country into a “green” technologies country.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli spoke about the order signed by President Ilham Aliyev on September 19, 2024 on the “Establishment of State Sovereignty Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan”. He described this document as a significant historical event in the socio-political life of our country. The academician noted that Azerbaijan had previously declared its state independence twice. On May 28, 1918, in Tbilisi, the National Council of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic drafted and signed the Declaration of Independence. On October 18, 1991, the Constitutional Act on “State Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan” was adopted. He said that this document, for its content and essence, is a continuation of the Declaration of Independence and the act of independence, finalizing and reaffirming them.

The head of ANAS said that the establishment of the State Sovereignty Day in the Republic of Azerbaijan is the proof of Heydar Aliyev's words, “Our independence is eternal, permanent, and irreversible”. Academician Isa Habibbeyli underlined that currently the Azerbaijani flag is waving across the entire territory of our country. He stated that the 44-day Patriotic War, local anti-terror operations and other processes have made it possible for Azerbaijan to celebrate its Sovereignty Day at the state level. 

Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that research is being conducted at ANAS today in line with the calls of the head of state and the priority directions of modern world science. He also emphasized that the Academy of Sciences has been elected a member of four prestigious international scientific organizations.

At the end of his speech, the head of ANAS wished success to the conference and expressed confidence that there would be interesting scientific discussions around the presentations.

During the event, the reports of the scientitsts on ecology and ecological problems, enviroment and climate change were presented.

The presentations addressed important issues such as the implementation of new, ecologycally clean energy sources in our modern world facing global ecological problems, the protection and expansion of green spaces, and the adoption of renewable alternative energy sources. It was noted that the declaration of 2024 as the “Green World Solidarity Year” in Azerbaijan is a global call for the entire world.

In conclusion, academician Dilgam Taghiyev said that one of the main priorities facing chemists today is green energy, exploring new ways to utilize solar energy, developing new technologies for recycling waste and so on.  He highlighted the importance of intensifying scientific research in these areas.

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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