Small island states are one of the most unique categories. In agreements, the names of small island states and least developed countries are specifically mentioned, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Chief Executive Officer of COP29, Elnur Soltanov said in an interview with APA.
According to him, historically and currently, these countries have had the least impact on greenhouse gas emissions but are the most affected by the problems caused by them.
"This serves as a litmus test for whether climate action is fair. If we want to conduct a fair process, these countries must be taken into account. Small island nations face existential problems. Their contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is less than 1%. They are at risk of losing their countries due to a problem they did not create. These are countries that lack strategic depth in economic, geographic, and social terms. A single storm can destroy the economy of an island nation. The most vulnerable link in climate discussions consists of these countries. Azerbaijan also falls under the category of developing countries. We know well what it means to be targeted by colonialism, imperialism, occupation, and a problem we did not create. Because of the values that Azerbaijan holds, we deeply feel the challenges faced by small island states and least-developed countries. Taking on a portion of their participation is a way to express our historical sensitivity within the framework of climate action. Our slogan is solidarity for a green world—this initiative is one of the best examples of turning our slogan into action. A green world is impossible without solidarity. It is our historical mission to involve those who are the most vulnerable and have the least voice in this process," Elnur Soltanov added.
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