Green Economics

This article examines the impact of climate change on agriculture in Azerbaijan, highlighting key risks and adaptation opportunities. Climate change, manifested through rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, decreasing water resources and increased frequency of extreme weather events, negatively affects agricultural productivity, causes crop losses and raises production costs. Droughts and other climatic events significantly impact rural livelihoods and food security. The study emphasizes the importance of climate-smart agricultural practices, including the development of drought-resistant crop varieties, efficient management of soil and water resources, the use of digital technologies and the implementation of financial mechanisms such as agricultural insurance. Social inequalities and the vulnerability of different rural population groups to climate events are also considered. The findings indicate that adaptation to climate change and the adoption of green economy principles are essential for achieving sustainable agricultural development and ensuring national food security.