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Ilham Aliyev
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- 1Azerbaijani president downplays climate change despite UN warnings▼Azerbaijan's president sees no serious effects of climate change, but UN report says otherwise
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has said the country faces no serious effects of climate change, a claim that conflicts with UN assessments warning of serious climate risks to the Caucasus region, including water shortages and rising temperatures. The remarks have drawn criticism and attention given Azerbaijan's role in regional energy politics and climate discussions.