The conference held in the University of ADA on Friday jointly with the Embassy of France was on the problem of climate change and the role of government and civil society in their decision. The university rector Hafiz Pashayev noted that the 21st Conference of States Parties to the UN Convention on Climate Change will be held in Paris from 30 November to 11 December. Therefore, this meeting is a preparation for the Paris Forum.
According to the ambassador of France in Baku, Pascal Monnier, inaction in relation to climate change may lead to the fact that by the end of this century, the temperature of the planet will increase by six degrees. Even rich flora and fauna of Azerbaijan may suffer from the climate change.
According to the ambassador, the new challenges of global warming require the joint action of the international community to counter this process. He recalled that in 2010 in Hong Kong was established Global Green Fund, in which donations from 22 countries have already totaled $10 billion, a tenth of which contributed France.
In turn, the head of the Ministry of Environment, Huseyn Bagirov said that Azerbaijan had committed itself to reduce by 35% the emission of greenhouse gases until 2030 year.
During the conference, discussions were held on ways to combat climate changes.-06D—
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The closure of Azerbaijan's land borders was discussed during the parliamentary session on November 25. While the government’s decision cites the coronavirus pandemic as the main reason—despite the World Health Organization declaring its end last year—Zahid Oruj, Chair of the Human Rights Committee in the Milli Majlis, pointed to other factors. He stated, "Opening the borders could result in an influx of hundreds of thousands of non-Azerbaijani refugees due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Additionally, in Iran, many are prepared to cross into Azerbaijan to safeguard their lives and assets amid military strikes. Such waves of refugees could lead to humanitarian, social, and cultural clashes that may threaten political stability."
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On Tuesday, the General Prosecutor's Office announced the initiation of new criminal cases against agricultural product exporters who allegedly concealed their earnings abroad. Specifically, the Sumgayit City Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case under Articles 208.2.1 and 208.2.2 (failure to return foreign currency to the country in large amounts by prior agreement of a group of individuals) and Article 308.2 (abuse of office causing serious consequences) against officials of the company "SOİL BOONS" LLC – Jahangir Aliyev, Elyar Gadzhiev, Mehman Mirzamedev, Saleh Gabilov, and Aly Aliyev.
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Rains will continue in Baku and Absheron on 27 November, forecasters said. In places, precipitation will be intense with thunderstorms. Moderate north-west wind.
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On Tuesday, rainy weather with thunderstorms and moderate northwest wind is expected in the Baku, according to meteorologists. The rainy weather will continue untill Wednesday evening. The air temperature at night will be +7 to +10°C, and during the day, +11 to +13°C. The humidity will be 80-90% at night and 70-80% during the day. Rain with thunderstorms will also affect other parts of the country. Snow is expected in mountainous areas. There will be fog in places, with westerly winds.
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