Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

On October 14, the scientific session on “Climate Change and Ecosystem Resilience: Threats, Challenges, Solutions” dedicated to the “Green World Solidary Year” commenced, with the joint organization of Division of Biological and Medical Sciences of ANAS and the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan (IMBB).  

The session brought together the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli, members of the Presidium of ANAS, the head of the Department for Work with Scientific Institutions of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education, Doctor of mathematical sciences Mubariz Hajiyev, the Vice-President of ANAS, general director of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Academician Irada Huseynova, the general directors of scientific institutions under the Division of Biological and Medical Sciences, representatives of Baku State University and staff members of IMBB.

An exhibition dedicated to the “Green World Solidarity Year” and COP29 was viewed before the session.

During his opening speech, the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli said that holding COP29 in our country is a historic event and this event became possible in Azerbaijan due to the influence of President Ilham Aliyev. This also reflects the international community’s trust in Azerbaijan, a trust that the head of state has achieved through his global policy and influence.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli underlined that President Ilham Aliyev developed the ideas and strategies, established by the National Leader Heydar Aliyev, in light of modern challenges. The historic Victory achieved in the 44-day Patriotic War, the 23-hour anti-terrorist measures that resulted in the complete restoration of our territorial integrity, and the new realities created by the head of our state have made him one of the world leaders.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli emphasized that lots of works have been done in our country within the preparations for COP29. Informal consultations at the level of delegation heads were held in Shamakhi, and the “Climate Troika” was established by the UAE, Azerbaijan and Brazil as the chairs of COP28, COP29 and COP30. The Baku Climate Action Week, with the participation of scientists, as well as the Pre-COP29 event was also held. The head of ANAS also underlined that our country is fully ready for such a prestigious event and that it will be held at a high level.

The head of ANAS mentioned that many works have been implemented at the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences within COP29, following the decree of the head of state on declaring 2024-“Green World Solidarity Year” in Azerbaijan. He underlined some events such as “Green Growth and Sustainable Development” jointly organized by ANAS and the Institute of Physics and the Institute of Physiology of the Ministry of Science and Education, “Let’s Protect Our Green World,” jointly organized by the Presidium of ANAS and the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies of the Ministry of Science and Education, “Our Green World in the Light of Science” jointly organized by the Women’s Council of ANAS and the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnologies, events dedicated to the “Green World Solidarity Year” organized by the Division of Chemical Sciences of ANAS and the Institute of Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry of the Ministry of Science and Education. The conference dedicated to the current scientific and practical problems of green transformations was held with the joint organization of Division of Physical, Mathematical and Technical Sciences and Division of Earth Sciences of ANAS. The Academician said that another conference dedicated to the “Green World Solidarity Year” will be held at the end of October, jointly organized by Division of Humanitarian Sciences and Division of Social Sciences of ANAS.

According to Academician Isa Habibbeyli these events are significant measures carried out by ANAS and the Ministry of Science and Education within the framework of COP29 and a contribution of our science and scientists to our green world.

Later, the head of the Department for Work with Scientific Institutions of the State Agency for Science and Higher Education, Doctor of mathematical sciences Mubariz Hajiyev made a speech at the meeting. He spoke about ecological problems and climate change, underlining that Azerbaijan hosting COP29 is a historic event.

Then, report by the Vice-President of ANAS, general director of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Academician Irada Huseynova on the topic “Global and National Challenges for Sustainable Development in the Era of Global Climate Change” was heard. According to her, the main threats of the era for the continuation of life include global warming, increasing carbon emissions, severe pollution of the atmosphere, water, and soil, high levels of household and industrial waste, ecosystem instability, desertification, land degradation, problems in providing drinking and irrigation water, reduction in the area of glaciers and lakes, and so on.

Speaking about the drought problem in Azerbaijan, the scientist said that the per capita water resources in the country are at a lower level compared to neighboring countries. According to the World Bank’s report, Azerbaijan will rank 18th in the world in terms of high drought risk by 2040.

Academician Irada Huseynova, discussing food security, underlined that in the 1970s, with the support of the National Leader, the prominent scientist and public-political figure, Academician Jalal Aliyev, played an important role in the development of biology and ecology sciences in Azerbaijan. The research conducted under the leadership of this great scientist focused on studying the physiological and genetic foundations for realizing the potential productivity of agricultural crops, as well as the investigation, preservation, and effective utilization of biodiversity.

Academician Irada Huseynova stated that currently, important tasks facing science include developing forecasts related to climate scenarios, conducting continuous monitoring of the country’s natural landscapes, soil, water, and green cover resources, the state of the atmosphere, changes in elemental composition, pollution levels, and radiation background.

Subsequently, according to the agenda of the scientific session, esteemed scientists and researchers also presented reports on various topics.

All presentations were listened to with great interest, and extensive discussions were held.

It should be noted that the session will conclude on October 15.

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

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