Umayra Taghiyeva: Collective action needed to achieve 1.5°C target

Collective action is needed to achieve the goal of keeping global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius, Deputy Ecology and Natural Resources Minister of Azerbaijan Umayra Taghiyeva said during the Training Workshop on Building confidence and capacity in the preparation of Biennial Transparency Reports, Report informs.

“It is important to take proactive steps to meet our obligations under the Paris Agreement,” she said.

Taghiyeva emphasized that reviews of greenhouse gas emissions contain a comprehensive analysis of measures to reduce emissions in each country. They also show progress in reducing emissions and the amount of support provided and received in each country, she added.

“Transparent and up-to-date information about emissions threats and the effectiveness of mitigation measures helps inform decision-making and build trust among countries,” she added.