Activity under preparation Support for mine action and sustainable development in the water and transport sectors in Azerbaijan

About this project

The water resource management in Azerbaijan faces significant challenges exacerbated by climate change. With around 70% of water for agriculture supplied by transboundary sources, there's a pressing need for efficient utilisation amidst growing demand and the risk of drought. The main rivers are heavily impacted by overuse, pollution, and seawater intrusion, posing threats to clean water supply. The action aims to support the development and implementation of integrated water resource management strategies, strengthening policy and legal frameworks, enhancing institutional capacity, and promoting participatory approaches to river basin management, aligning with EU best practices.The transport sector in Azerbaijan lacks strategic planning and investment policies, hindering its potential to support economic growth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Despite developments, further investment in sustainable railway systems, seaports, and digitalisation projects is crucial. Additionally, the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor offers economic benefits but faces limitations in capacity and cost competitiveness compared to other routes. Russia¿s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine and the resulting shift in cargo volumes from the previously dominant Northern Corridor through Russia to other more reliable, efficient and safe alternatives have also significantly increased the strategic importance of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. The action aims to improve governance,…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 6Clean Water and Sanitation
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 14Life Below Water
• 15Life on Land
• 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations · Other public sector

Countries

Azerbaijan

Sectors

Water sector policy and administrative managementTransport policy and administrative managementRemoval of land mines and explosive remnants of war

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesClimate adaptation · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Jan 2025 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_NEAR-2021-ACT-62548.

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