The effectiveness of initiatives to mainstream biodiversity into the strategies, plans and
programmes of relevant production sectors in Azerbaijan has historically been limited. The
recent adoption of the National Development Plan, Azerbaijan 2020: Outlook for the future'
Development Concept in 2012 has however now created the enabling framework for improving
the mainstreaming of biodiversity into key production sectors. The National Development Plan
specifically identifies the measures that will be required to protect biodiversity, neutralize the
negative impact of the fuel-energy complex on the environment, eliminate the pollution of the
sea and its basin, protect marine and freshwater ecosystems, restore green areas and effectively
protect the existing natural habitats and resources. Each State Agency responsible for
overseeing the implementation of each production sector is now in the process of, or has
already completed, revising their medium-term strategies and state programs to more fully
align with the objectives, outcomes and activities identified in the National Development Plan.
The key biodiversity mainstreaming activities undertaken in the last three years are briefly
presented for each of the key production sectors in Azerbaijan. Case studies of successful
initiatives underway, or already completed, are further elaborated in the case study boxes.
2.4.1 Energy sector
The State Agency on Alternative and Renewable Sources was established in order to accelerate
the issues set forth the “State Program on Use of Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources”.
The activities of the Agency includes the implementation of state regulation on the use of
alternative and renewable energy sources, provision of services, establishment of relevant
energy enterprises and complexes, as well as identification of alternative and renewable energy
sources, and organizing the activity of this field efficiently. Public awareness programs are
implemented on the use of alternative energy with the support of NGO Support Fund.
Alternative and renewable energy sources – case study
It is anticipated that by 2020, 20% of the energy needs will be met by alternative and renewable
energy sources. Significant progress has been made towards meeting this target, including:
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The construction of a wind farm with 100 MWt was completed in the Gobustan rayon.
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Hybrid solar-wind farm projects have been developed with 5 MWt in Gobustan and 10
MWt in Absheron.
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Seventeen energy project proposals were registered at the CDM National Designated
Authority,
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The 40 MWt capacity Yashma wind park project, Sumgait Power Station project,
Optimization of AzDRES and Balakhani Landfill project “From waste to energy” (4
projects) were registered as CDM projects at the Executive Board of the Framework
Convention on Climate Change.
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Four energy projects are still in the validation stage.
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Within the framework of INOGATE, the Support to Energy Market Integration and
Sustainable Energy in CIS countries (SEMISE) project was initiated in 2012.
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The collection of relevant information by COPEC Company (South Korea) on the use of
alternative and renewable energy sources (wind, solar) in the Mil-Muqan plain in the
Absheron Peninsula and related study works are continuing.
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Individual biogas installations have been installed and commissioned in 5 upland villages
with the support of Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources..
In partnership with the Government of Azerbaijan, BP has adopted an ISO 14001-compliant
EMS in Azerbaijan. Some 475,9 thousand tons hydrocarbon was combusted in the BP
operations in Azerbaijan in 2012 which is approximately 19% less compared with 2011. Also,
5% gas was consumed in 2012 which enabled to the combustion of relatively less overall GHG
emissions together with flared gas in 2012. BP is also restoring the vegetation along the South
Caucasus pipeline, with measures being implemented to restore the endangered
plant. Natural habitats around the
SOCAR has similarly developed a zero waste strategy on associated gas management in the oi
and gas sector.
2.4.2 Agricultural sector
A number of incentives have been developed by the government to improve agricultural
productivity and reduce the environmental impacts of agricultural activities, including:
introducing state subsidies for cultivation costs associated with biofuels (40 Man
developing large-scale cattle husbandry complexes for more intensive development of livestock
(e.g. “Aqat-aqro” LTD, “HacıCamalxan” farm enterprise, “Gilan” livestock complex, “Gabala
agro-complex”, “Qarabagh agrarian
milk” LTD, “Nurgun Agro” LTD, “Shahdag ” farming enterprise); exempting agricultural
producers from tax; securing preferential loan rates for farmers; improving the knowledge and
skills of more cost-effective and sustainable far
mechanisms for farmers.
Ministry of Agriculture has implemented a number of activities in terms of implementation of
the “2008-2015 State Program on the reliable food supply of population in the Azerbaijan
Republic”. Works are carried-
Interest in restoration of tea fields and setting up new plantations has increased. It
in expansion of 321,5 hectares of tea cultivation area
beet production directly depends on the only sugar manufacturing enterprise
Imishli sugar plant. Sugar beets were planted
5465,6 hectares were planted under the contract for the yield of 2013, and currently the areas
are cultivated. There is a great potential
plants in the Republic. The soil and climate is very suitable
planting these plants after grain
and sunflower was planted for seeds
Figure 5
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1000
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2010
2000.5
2458.4
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5% gas was consumed in 2012 which enabled to the combustion of relatively less overall GHG
emissions together with flared gas in 2012. BP is also restoring the vegetation along the South
ne, with measures being implemented to restore the endangered
nt. Natural habitats around the Sangachal Terminal are also actively being protected.
SOCAR has similarly developed a zero waste strategy on associated gas management in the oi
A number of incentives have been developed by the government to improve agricultural
productivity and reduce the environmental impacts of agricultural activities, including:
introducing state subsidies for cultivation costs associated with biofuels (40 Man
scale cattle husbandry complexes for more intensive development of livestock
aqro” LTD, “HacıCamalxan” farm enterprise, “Gilan” livestock complex, “Gabala
complex”, “Qarabagh agrarian-industrial complex”, “Shaki Agro Industries”, “Bilasuvar
milk” LTD, “Nurgun Agro” LTD, “Shahdag ” farming enterprise); exempting agricultural
producers from tax; securing preferential loan rates for farmers; improving the knowledge and
effective and sustainable farming approaches; and improving insurance
Ministry of Agriculture has implemented a number of activities in terms of implementation of
State Program on the reliable food supply of population in the Azerbaijan
-out over the last few years to expand tea farming in the country.
nterest in restoration of tea fields and setting up new plantations has increased. It
in expansion of 321,5 hectares of tea cultivation area up to 873 hectares. Expansion of sugar
directly depends on the only sugar manufacturing enterprise
Imishli sugar plant. Sugar beets were planted under contract in 3614 hectares of land in 2012.
5465,6 hectares were planted under the contract for the yield of 2013, and currently the areas
are cultivated. There is a great potential for producing sunflower, corn, soya, olive and oil
e soil and climate is very suitable even for getting
these plants after grain and autumn vegetables. Corn was planted in 38576,6 hectares,
for seeds in the area of 9293,7 hectares in 2013.
Figure 5: Crop production, thousand, ton
2011
2012
2458.4
2802.2
938.5
968.5
1214.8
1216.2
478
428
252.9
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Cereals and grain legumes
Potato
Vegetable
Horticulture
Sugar beet
5% gas was consumed in 2012 which enabled to the combustion of relatively less overall GHG
emissions together with flared gas in 2012. BP is also restoring the vegetation along the South
ne, with measures being implemented to restore the endangered Iris acutiloba
Sangachal Terminal are also actively being protected.
SOCAR has similarly developed a zero waste strategy on associated gas management in the oil
A number of incentives have been developed by the government to improve agricultural
productivity and reduce the environmental impacts of agricultural activities, including:
introducing state subsidies for cultivation costs associated with biofuels (40 Manats/ha);
scale cattle husbandry complexes for more intensive development of livestock
aqro” LTD, “HacıCamalxan” farm enterprise, “Gilan” livestock complex, “Gabala
gro Industries”, “Bilasuvar
milk” LTD, “Nurgun Agro” LTD, “Shahdag ” farming enterprise); exempting agricultural
producers from tax; securing preferential loan rates for farmers; improving the knowledge and
ming approaches; and improving insurance
Ministry of Agriculture has implemented a number of activities in terms of implementation of
State Program on the reliable food supply of population in the Azerbaijan
to expand tea farming in the country.
nterest in restoration of tea fields and setting up new plantations has increased. It has resulted
to 873 hectares. Expansion of sugar
of the Republic –
in 3614 hectares of land in 2012.
5465,6 hectares were planted under the contract for the yield of 2013, and currently the areas
sunflower, corn, soya, olive and oil
ting the 2
nd
yield, by
autumn vegetables. Corn was planted in 38576,6 hectares,
Cereals and grain legumes
Horticulture