Baku:Achieving climate targets is set to become one of the main priorities for the Azerbaijani government in both the medium and long term, as stated by Huseyn Huseynov, Adviser to the Minister of Economy. This announcement was made during a session with journalists, as reported by APA-Economics.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the focus of the ninth Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Dialogue was on the low-carbon development strategy. This strategy is being prepared following a decision by the Cabinet of Ministers and aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions, with a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.

Huseynov highlighted the importance of increasing access to financial resources to meet the objectives of the low-carbon development strategy. A key task will be identifying and mobilizing these resources in collaboration with various stakeholders, with a focus on measures to reduce carbon emissions.

The discussions were attended by representatives from the public and private sectors, international organizations, academic circles, and non-governmental organizations. The goal was to discuss and implement measures aimed at achieving decarbonization in the energy sector. A roadmap developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and the UN Economic Commission for Asia was a central topic. Representatives from companies active in Azerbaijan's alternative energy sector also contributed their perspectives during the discussions.