Every extra fraction of a degree in average global temperature is a direct contributor to the intensifying climate risks that humanity is now grappling with. The headlines we see all too often about the apocalyptic intensity of wildfires, sudden, paralyzing floods, and record-breaking heat are not isolated cases. These are the symptoms that the planet is going beyond its limits.
The scientific consensus, echoing through countless international summits, is stark: if we exceed the 1.5°C threshold of global warming, the consequences become exponentially more severe. Yet, the current global trajectory is sobering. Based on present climate policies, we are drifting toward a 2.8°C increase by the end of this century.
Even if every nation managed to fully implement the climate commitments they have already made, the expected rise would still hover around 2.6°C. While these figures are intimidating, the situation is far from hopeless. There is a perceptible shift in the global energy landscape because the reliance on fossil fuels is gradually softening, and the footprint of renewable energy sources is expanding.
This transition is essential to slowing the rate of warming and mitigating the increasingly destructive weather patterns that have been plaguing countries around the world. One of the reasons for climate change is the spread of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat and prevent some of it from escaping into space, causing the Earth's average temperature to rise.
In the middle of this challenging transition sits Azerbaijan. While it is a nation with a deep, long-standing energy heritage, it is also actively demonstrating a commitment to change. According to the European Commission’s Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR), the country that hosted COP29 has made significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Azerbaijan’s total emissions fell from 58.52 million tons in 2024 to 57.72 million tons of CO₂ equivalent in 2025. This may sound like a modest step, representing a decrease of about 0.8 million tons, or roughly 1.4%. However, when placed in the context of a 0.7% increase in global emissions over the same period, which pushed the global total to an staggering 54.15 billion tons, Azerbaijan’s performance is notable.
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