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Azerbaijan

World Bank Income Group
Upper middle income
Global Climate Risk Index
133.67

The annually published Global Climate Risk Index analyses to what extent countries have been affected by the impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heat waves etc.).

Published by German Watch https://www.germanwatch.org/en/cri
Share of Global Emissions
0.16%
Legislation
0
Laws, Acts, Constitutions (legislative branch)
Policies
4
Policies, strategies, decrees, action plans (from executive branch)
Litigation
Coming soon
Court cases and tribunal proceedings
Targets
3
Climate targets in National Law & Policy

Latest Documents

, 2014

Refers to"alternative and renewable sources of energy" and priority for the low-carbon production sector.

, 2013

This document aims at making forestry activities and related governmental policies sustainable over the period 2015-2030 and more generally in the long term. It notably highlights the role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The Program seeks 1) to develop institutional capacities and on-the-ground mechanisms related to forest management, 2) to protect...

, 2008

This Program notably charges the government to design and implement an Action Plan on mitigation and adaptation to climate change in the country over the period 2008-2015. A Carbon Fund will also be established for financial assistance to manufacturing companies to reduce their emissions. The document further states that measures will be taken to improve the system of ...

, 2003

This Program notably aims at increasing the forest area and protect existing forests in the country. The document emphasises on the fight against desertification, and develop the following strategic objectives: 1) Preparing and implementing of national action plan on desertification, 2) Establishing a system of forecasting and public awareness to increase the effectiveness...