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Azerbaijan's president downplays climate change despite UN warnings

Original: Azerbaijan's president sees no serious effects of climate change, but UN report says otherwise

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said the country faces no serious effects of climate change, a claim that contradicts findings in UN reports warning of serious climate risks for the Caucasus region. Observers note the discrepancy is striking given Azerbaijan's role in international climate diplomacy and its exposure to water scarcity and warming. Critics accuse the government of downplaying environmental problems.

Why now: The contradiction between the president's statements and UN scientific findings is drawing criticism and attention.

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