Germany ready to meet technical needs of COP29 host nation - Jennifer Morgan

Azerbaijan has taken on a big role by becoming the president of the upcoming COP29 in the fall, which means great opportunities for the country, but at the same time great obligations.

Jennifer Morgan, Secretary of State and Special Representative for International Climate Policy at the German Foreign Ministry, told reporters in Baku, Report says.

“We congratulate the country’s government on hosting this event,” J. Morgan noted, adding that holding the COP in Baku creates, in a sense, a “full cycle”.

“It is interesting that Azerbaijan, which was the first country to begin intensive exploration and development in the world of significant quantities of fossil fuels, is now working to transition to renewable energy sources and strives for energy efficiency. The country's government says it is interested in switching to renewable energy sources, she said, asking “Where is the best place to find a place to implement the decisions taken at COP28?”

Germany is very actively implementing the transition from traditional energy resources to renewable ones, almost 50% of electricity is generated from them, and the country is moving towards a complete abandonment of oil, gas, and coal. Germany is ready to share its accumulated experience in this, she said.

According to J. Morgan, the climate crisis is a reality, everyone agrees, and it is getting worse. 2023 was recorded as the year of the highest temperatures on the earth, and there was also intense rainfall and, as a result, floods and drought.

Azerbaijan, like other world countries, is experiencing the consequences of climate change, including in such areas as water shortage and drought, on the other hand, heavy rains, landslides, and other negative consequences.

Clearly, all countries must strive to meet the three main goals of the Paris Agreement, including keeping global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 43 percent by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, achieving sustainability and adaptation in the face of climate change and redirection of financial resources.