Samir Mammadov, Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport, participated in an event titled “Developing Efforts to Triple the Use of Nuclear Energy by 2050,” held as part of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku.
In his speech, Samir Mammadov noted that discussions on climate change will contribute to deepening cooperation on a global scale.
The Deputy Minister emphasized Azerbaijan’s determination to become one of the leading countries in renewable energy. He informed participants about the country’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2050 and increase the share of renewable energy in electricity generation to 30 percent by 2030.
It was noted at the event that Azerbaijan is interested in nuclear energy, particularly innovative nuclear technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs), highlighting its commitment to the clean energy transition and its responsibilities under the Paris Agreement. The Government of Azerbaijan supports joint analysis of the potential role of nuclear power, including SMRs, in the clean energy transition under the Atoms4Netzero initiative.
At the end of his speech, Samir Mammadov, on behalf of the Government of Azerbaijan, invited other countries to join efforts to develop global cooperation for a rapid transition to clean energy. He stated that Azerbaijan is ready to collaborate on projects that contribute to activities in this direction.
The event continued with a panel session featuring Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
