DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2663-4619/124/129-134
Alim Allahverdiyev
Baku State University
Master's student
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9610-7012
aallahverdilii@gmail.com
COP29 and Azerbaijan: The Impact of Global Environmental
Sustainability Initiatives on National Policy
Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of global environmental summits, particularly COP29, on Azerbaijan’s national environmental policy. It explores how the climate commitments undertaken by Azerbaijan within the COP29 framework have influenced both legal and institutional changes in the country. Special attention is given to the environmental potential of the liberated territories, the integration of ecological initiatives in state programs, the legal status of special economic zones, and the balance between local and foreign interests. The paper also evaluates the alignment of Azerbaijani environmental legislation with international standards, enhancement of governance coordination, and the role of ecological liability and financial incentives. Ultimately, the study proposes strategic and practical recommendations for establishing a green legal framework in Azerbaijan in the post-COP29 period.
The hosting of COP29 in Azerbaijan has created concrete opportunities for incorporating structural elements of global environmental governance into the country's ecological policy. The international agreements and recommendations reached during the conference hold strategic significance not only in combating climate change but also in accelerating the transformation of national legislation and institutional reforms. Moreover, Azerbaijan has expanded its access to green financial instruments, which has laid a fertile foundation for the implementation of investment-oriented ecological initiatives in the post-COP period.
Keywords: COP29, environmental policy, climate change, Azerbaijan, green economy, ecotourism, international commitments, legal regulation, special economic zones