BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 1.​ A roundtable was held on “Azerbaijan Sustainable Built Environment Blueprint Roundtable,” as part of Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW), Trend reports. In Azerbaijan alone, buildings accounted for 16 percent of CO₂ emissions from fuel combustion in 2022, amounting to 16 million tons. Participants emphasized that buildings not only provide shelter but also protect communities from rising temperatures, stronger storms, and floods. Alida Saleh‏, Senior Advisor for the Built Environment Climate Champions Team, noted that in 2022, buildings in Azerbaijan produced 16 million tons of CO₂ emissions, representing 16 percent of national fuel-related emissions. She emphasized that globally, buildings could provide 40 percent of the solutions required to double energy efficiency by 2030, creating direct business opportunities.