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International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, vol.19, no.8, pp.2873-2879, 2024 (Scopus)
This study investigates the dynamics of carbon emissions in Azerbaijan from 1990 to 2020, analyzing trends, influencing factors, and policy implications. Azerbaijan initially exceeded global averages in per capita carbon emissions but has since achieved significant reductions, driven by ongoing policy initiatives and other factors. Sector-specific analyses underscore the energy sector's central role in emissions, highlighting the importance of technological innovation and targeted strategies to achieve sustainable development goals. The industrial sector is the primary energy consumer, relying heavily on crude oil and natural gas. Conversely, advancements in fuel quality and vehicle replacement have resulted in the transport sector, despite its increased energy consumption and pollutant outputs, having relatively lower impacts compared to stationary sources. The research reveals a significant positive relationship between energy consumption in the transport sector and atmospheric pollution. Specifically, a one-unit increase in energy consumption leads to an approximate 0.1548 unit increase in pollutants.