2024-06-29 06:36:41
On June 27, the primary day of the Worldwide Discussion board “Solidarity for a Inexperienced World: From Waste to Worth for a Sustainable Future” resulted in Baku.
As reported on Thursday by Day.Az just about Pattern, the two-day discussion board is being held with the organizational assist of the Ministry of Ecology and Pure Assets of Azerbaijan and Təmiz Şəhər OJSC.
The discussion board is attended by officers from the Ministry of Ecology and Pure Assets of Azerbaijan, licensed representatives of the UN, representatives of varied worldwide organizations, together with plenty of overseas international locations.
As Faig Mutallimov, head of the environmental coverage division of the Ministry of Ecology and Pure Assets, stated, this discussion board is essential for learning worldwide expertise.
“It is vitally essential for us to trade concepts with roughly 300 contributors and study from worldwide expertise. Azerbaijan has additionally taken inexperienced improvement as one of many most important targets in its nationwide priorities. This implies a transition to a inexperienced financial system. This expertise continues within the worldwide course of, we imagine that inside two days there will likely be a chance to arrange broad discussions on this challenge,” he famous.
Mutallimov talked about that following the outcomes of the discussion board, on June 28, it’s deliberate to undertake the “Zero Waste – Baku” initiative.
“Within the trendy world, waste shouldn’t be solely discarded merchandise. Quite the opposite, the usage of waste recycling enterprises to create new merchandise and use them as a brand new financial useful resource is widespread. Numerous measures are being taken on this route in Baku. Nevertheless, we imagine that it is very important perform occasions on this space within the areas. We imagine that these two days will likely be held in fruitful discussions. Because of this, we are going to all study essential info, and the world will witness the constructive expertise of Azerbaijan,” added F. Mutallimov.
Talking in regards to the actions earlier than COP29, the pinnacle of the board of Təmiz Şəhər OJSC Etibar Abbasov stated that Təmiz Şəhər OJSC goals to maximise the usage of waste, thereby benefiting the atmosphere.
“Right now’s discussion board will contribute to the preparation of COP29 and can enable us to debate essential points associated to sustainable improvement targets,” Abbasov believes.
Based on him, Təmiz Şəhər OJSC actively works on waste administration, supervises the Balakhani waste incineration plant, and due to its actions (that’s, waste incineration) produces clear electrical energy (enters the final energy grid).
“Right now’s occasion entitled “Solidarity for a Inexperienced World: From Waste to Worth for a Sustainable Future” exhibits how a lot significance Azerbaijan locations on this space,” Abbasov famous.
Minister of Ecology and Pure Assets of Azerbaijan, President of COP29 Mukhtar Babayev spoke in regards to the significance of waste recycling.
In his opinion, a rise in waste recycling strategies and the introduction of improvements on this course of ensures the environment friendly use of sources and reduces the necessity for uncooked supplies.
Touching upon the air pollution of the atmosphere by plastic waste, the minister referred to as it one of the crucial critical environmental issues.
“I want to emphasize the main position of UNEP in steps to unravel the issue of plastic waste. UNEP is working to strengthen cooperation between international locations, supporting the event of world initiatives and packages to fight plastic waste,” Babaev emphasised.
Based on him, particular consideration is paid to this space in Azerbaijan. He recalled that since 2019, the import, manufacturing and sale of polyethylene baggage as much as 15 microns thick, in addition to disposable plastics, has been banned. Polyethylene baggage with a thickness of 15-50 microns are supplied to patrons in markets for a price.
He additionally paid consideration to the issue of medical waste.
“Medical waste can pose a critical risk to the atmosphere and human well being. Due to this fact, we should use trendy strategies and applied sciences for amassing, sorting, transporting and disposing of medical waste,” the minister stated.
He talked about that the Ministry of Ecology and Pure Assets is finishing up in depth academic actions within the route of training residents of Baku and different areas, creating practices for sorting rubbish, amassing batteries, glass, plastic and different forms of recyclable supplies and sending them for recycling.
The UN Everlasting Consultant to Azerbaijan, Vladanka Andreeva, famous that the UN is creating a brand new idea for strong waste administration, and the suggestions mirrored in it would even be current within the corresponding new methods of states.
Andreeva recalled that Azerbaijan cooperates with UNEP and UNIDO on waste administration.
“All folks on this planet should transform their habits concerning waste. Not solely the federal government and state establishments, but in addition personal organizations and households should perceive their duty for the cleanliness of the planet,” Andreeva emphasised.
In her opinion, radical waste discount will be achieved by way of extra environment friendly use of sources. Additionally, the most recent applied sciences make it attainable to recycle waste.
The discussion board will proceed its work tomorrow.
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