Azerbaijan

Finalise laws and plans for which approval is pending as soon as possible, and ensure their effective implementation based on clearly designated responsibilities and accountabilities, with adequate resources.

Diversify the domestic energy mix to gradually reduce oil and gas dependence.

Institute further structural energy reforms in a phased manner to develop competitive markets based on prices that reflect the full energy supply cost, and to ensure transparent and non-discriminatory grid access.

Support reforms by measures that guarantee the energy regulator’s independence and capacity, and aid the most vulnerable citizens.

Take steps to increase the efficiency of energy supply and use, and incorporate energy and climate considerations into long-term urban development and transport plans to limit energy demand growth.

Develop an integrated long-term strategic plan for energy and climate change that incorporates and builds on reform measures to date, and that aims to deliver the country’s nationally determined contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, including through the use of renewable energy.