The “Dark Joke” of Having a Climate Summit in Azerbaijan
The upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt will draw global attention to the urgent need to address climate change. However, experts are raising concerns about the suitability of holding the event in Azerbaijan due to the country’s poor environmental record. Azerbaijan has been criticized for its heavy reliance on fossil fuels, lack of renewable energy development, and poor air quality. Environmentalists argue that the choice of Baku as the host city sends a contradictory message about the world’s commitment to tackling climate change. They believe that holding the summit in a country with such a poor environmental record undermines the credibility of the international community and its efforts to combat climate change.