Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The Central Scientific Library of ANAS hosted the presentation ceremony of the book titled “At the Threshold of Ecological Civilization: Transition to Green Energy” on November 5.

The authors of the publication are Nizami Mammadov, a UNESCO expert and Professor at the Russian Presidential Academy, and Sevda Mammadaliyeva, Professor and a corresponding member of ANAS. The scientific editor is Academician Urkhan Alakbarov, rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Making a speech at the event, President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli described Azerbaijan’s hosting of COP29 as a historic event. He highlighted the scientific and political significance of presenting such a book on the eve of the prestigious COP29 event. The Academician also mentioned that numerous events concerning the “Green World Solidarity Year” and COP29 have been organized at ANAS, and various books and articles have been published.

The Academician said that Azerbaijan is developing comprehensively in the light of statehood ideals of National Leader Heydar Aliyev. The achievements and successes of our country at various stages are associated with the name of Heydar Aliyev, the founder of modern Azerbaijan, and a great politician. President Ilham Aliyev, during his leadership of the country, has enriched the Heydar Aliyev era and created a new chapter of Azerbaijan’s history through his historic victories and great programs on both an international and republican scale.

 “COP29 stands at the pinnacle of international-level events, it will bring greater achievements to Azerbaijan and shows a high reputation of President Ilham Aliyev”- said the head of ANAS, underlining that as a result of the multifaceted, multi-vector policy based on national interests implemented under the leadership of the head of state, Azerbaijan has become the strongest state of the region.

According to the Academician broad discussions on scientific issues will be held within the framework of COP29. Within the framework of the “Green World Solidarity Year” various new concepts such as “green economic zone”, “green economy”, “green technology”, “green energy” and “green growth” have become part of our lexicon.

The head of ANAS also spoke about the scientific merits of the book titled “At the Threshold of Ecological Civilization: Transition to Green Energy” and said that the publication shows the processes of the country and the world related to the transition from an ecological civilization- consumer society to a cultural, eco-civilized consumer society. He emphasized the importance of the book in terms of raising public awareness, and wished success to the authors in their works.

Later, the co-author of the book, Nizami Mammadov provided information about the book. He noted that the novelty of the book, which is published in three languages, lies in its integrative nature, combining philosophical, natural sciences, technological, and political issues. Based on the modern scientific information, the book determines the role of energy production in climate change and also addresses the global geophysical, ecological, and socio-economic consequences of climate change. The current level of climate change management and the role of international agreements in this field are evaluated. Furthermore, the necessity of supporting climate regulation mechanisms, such as forest protection, increasing green areas and preventing ocean pollution, is highlighted in the book.

Professor Nizami Mammadov mentioned that the characteristics of the Azerbaijani model in the application of wind and solar energy are explained in detail in the book and it highlights the country’s high potential of renewable energy sources. The book specifically emphasizes the contributions of Academician Yusif Mammadaliyev, who represented Azerbaijan’s oil science globally, to the development of green energy.

Professor added that the book also reflects the contributions of Professor Turhan Nejat Veziroglu, the founder of the International Association for Hydrogen Energy (IAHE) and United National Industrial Development Organization - International Centre for Hydrogen Energy Technologies (UNIDO-ICHET), to the study of hydrogen topic. The publication emphasizes that the development of energy in Azerbaijan based on renewable energy sources will allow for saving of natural gas and oil, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the export of electricity, and the creation of new technological directions, industries, and relevant job opportunities. 

Making a speech at the event, docent Sadig Gurbanov, Chairman of the Committee for Natural Resources, Energy and Ecology highlighted the importance of the book. He mentioned that the publication is a significant contribution to the upcoming COP29 event. Today, Azerbaijan is a strong country, and hosting COP29 in Baku will show growing power and influence of our country on the international stage.

The Director General of the Institute of Petrochemical Processes of the Ministry of Science and Education, Academician Vagif Abbasov, the academic secretary of ANAS, Academician Arif Hashimov, the Rector of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Academician Urkhan Alakbarov, the Rector of Baku State University Elchin Babayev, the Director of the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of ANAS, Professor Ilham Mammadzade, and the Rector of the Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, Professor Jafar Jafarov made speeches at the event. It was noted that the changes made by the state in the energy policy are highly appreciated in the publication. The book, published in three languages, is a valuable resource in which important information of the modern era has been gathered.

At the end, the other co-author of the book, Professor Sevda Mammadaliyeva, delivered a speech on the topic and expressed her gratitude to the organizers and participants of the event.

The event concluded with a cultural program.

After the event, the guests familiarized themselves with the “Heroes of the Garabagh War” fund and the “Diplomatic Fund” located in the Academicians Hall of the Central Scientific Library of ANAS.

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

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