“If nothing is done about water, this could have very negative economic consequences, potentially leading to losses of between 8 and 15 percent of global GDP by 2050.”
Oku.Az informs that this was done by the ambassador for sustainable development of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands at the high-level round table on “Water for the climate: Integrating water solutions in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and National Plans Adaptation (PAN). Biodiversity, water and climate chain” within COP29. said Vampi Libon, director of inclusive green growth.
“Water must be at the center of climate policy and joint action is essential. Around 90 percent of countries have already included water-related adaptation measures in their national plans. However, the problem of financing these commitments has not yet been resolved. “It is an important task that requires the collective efforts of all stakeholders.” Fortunately, attention to water problems is growing and partners are ready to work on solutions. “We are willing to cooperate. , learn from each other and work together. “We can help attract investment, develop potential and share knowledge, because this is very important,” he said.
Maharram Aliyev