Statement at the Third Committee of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly under agenda item 71
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Statement at the Third Committee of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly under agenda item 71: “Promotion and Protection of Human Rights” Combined Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteurs on climate change & environment
Delivered by Mr. Shahriyar Hajiyev, First Secretary
17 October 2025 Mr. Chair, We thank the Special Rapporteurs for their briefings and the reports submitted under this agenda item. Challenges arising from climate change and environmental degradation are increasing, negatively impacting billions of people worldwide and their broad range of human rights. The decisions adopted at COP29 under Azerbaijan’s Presidency will strengthen the international community’s response through their implementation. In particular, the Baku Finance Goal aims to mobilise at least 300 billion USD annually by 2035 for developing countries, and its implementation is of utmost importance in this context. Effective action by the international community is necessary to address human rights challenges arising from climate change, such as displacement, poverty, food scarcity and hunger, and water shortages. Mr. Chair, Azerbaijan has submitted its fourth Voluntary National Review, on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2024, outlining the measures taken, among others, to combat climate change and environmental degradation. These measures are aimed at providing a sustainable socio-economic development for the population and their well-being. The realisation of related human rights, in particular the rights to health, food, housing and water, depends on a sustainable environment and effective policies in this field. Transition to clean energy is a priority for Azerbaijan. The policy program, “Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development” aims to increase the installed capacity of renewable energy to 30% of the country’s overall energy mix by 2030, up from the current 17%. Mr. Chair, In the post-conflict period, the liberated territories are designated as green energy zones by the President of Azerbaijan. Reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts incorporate concepts such as “smart city” and “smart village” to promote sustainable urban and rural development, thereby creating an environment conducive to the better realisation of human rights. Azerbaijan stands ready to engage in international cooperation and share best practices in this regard. Thank you. |
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