Official signing ceremony of a new climate treaty - the Paris Agreement will open today in New York on April 22, the International Mother Earth Day. It is expected that this day will go in history for the largest number of countries that will sign the international agreement on the same day – participation of the leaders and representatives from more than 155 countries is planned. Countries signatories of the Paris Agreement undertake to prevent a rise in global temperature above 1,5-2S.
The agreement provides for the adoption of a number of difficult political and economic decision-making, as well as a challenge to mobilize at least $100 billion until 2025. Actions to protect the climate should lead to faster economic growth, the development of domestic innovative technologies, reduce dependence on energy imports and by fluctuations in the world prices for energy resources, reduction of public spending on heating and increasing the number of jobs. In particular this applies to energy efficiency and conservation in all sectors of the economy and the gradual transition to renewable energy in order to improve economic and energy security of the country.
Azerbaijan is among the countries that have expressed a willingness to sign the Paris Agreement. Accession to the contract guarantees support in achieving these goals by such institutions as the World Bank, EBRD, USAID, UNDP.
Azerbaijan at the ceremony is represented by a delegation led by Huseyn Bagirov, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources. The first to sign the document was the French President Francois Hollande, under the auspices of which was held last year's Paris Conference on climate.
Global holiday - International Mother Earth Day was set on the 63rd session of the UN General Assembly 22 April 2009 (resolution № A / RES / 63/278 and its collaborators made more than 50 UN member states), and is marked since 2010 annually on 22 April.
The resolution also notes that the term "Mother Earth" is generally accepted in many countries, it reflects the relationship between the planet, its ecosystems and man. The tradition of celebrating Mother Earth Day originated in the United States on the initiative of environmental activist Haylord Nelson. On April 22, 1970 Day was celebrated for the first time.-0-
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On Sunday, December 22, changeable cloudy weather is expected in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula. Drizzle is possible during the night and morning in some areas of the peninsula. Moderate southwest winds will prevail. The air temperature will be 5-8°C at night and 9-11°C during the day, according to the National Hydrometeorological Service of the Ministry of Ecology.
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Baku, often called the "Caucasian Dubai," is increasingly known for systematic violations of residents' housing rights. During urban renovations and the construction of elegant new buildings, thousands of families in Azerbaijan’s capital have been unlawfully deprived of their homes. Many, recognizing the futility of resistance, settle for inadequate monetary compensation for their irreplaceable property. A minority, placing faith in the Housing Code, demand fair compensation from construction companies but often lose everything—both their homes and any form of recompense.
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Azerbaijani team prepares to compete in three prestigious international Olympiads The preparation of young programmers representing Azerbaijan in international Olympiads continues successfully. In collaboration with Azercell, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Institute of Education, the latest “Informatics Camp” was held at the Baku Higher Oil School.
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Last night, three earthquakes occurred along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border with magnitudes of 4.8, 3.0, and 3.8, according to the Republican Center for Seismological Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported no information about any destruction or casualties as a result of the earthquakes.
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