The vulnerability of Azerbaijani forests to climate change and the potential negative impacts are the main topic a new study, released this spring by the EU-funded FLEG II programme in Azerbaijan.
The study reports that the potential negative impacts are also likely to reach beyond the forests themselves into the communities and economies that depend on forests and their ecosystem services.
FLEG urges national and local authorities to "take [the impacts of climate change on forests] as an urgent important issue and include local investment as priority in local development plans", because impacts such as forest fires, droughts, outbreaks of pests and diseases "will all be more frequent and more intense as a result of climate change."
The €9 million ENPI FLEG II programme deepens reforms in forestry policy, and legal and administrative matters in the sector while carrying out pilot projects, and addressing forest fire and climate issues. It builds upon the achievements of its predecessor, ENPI FLEG I programme.-0-
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Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed to commence the next stage of delimitation work up to the Iranian border. This agreement was reached during the meeting of the state border delimitation and security commissions of the two countries, chaired by Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev and his Armenian counterpart, Mher Grigoryan, on January 16.
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Baku and the Absheron Peninsula are set to experience wet and windy weather on January 20, according to meteorological forecasts.
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The weather forecast for Azerbaijan on January 18 predicts variable conditions across the country, with rain likely in some areas.
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Azercell has introduced the innovative "Guest Login" feature in its mobile application to provide a more seamless and user-centric service experience. This new functionality allows users to explore Azercell's diverse range of services and products without registering in application, ensuring greater accessibility and convenience.
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