Baku: A panel session titled ‘Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture’ was held as part of the Baku Climate Action Week 2026 (BCAW 2026). Moderated by Evetta Zenina, Natural Resources Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the session showcased innovation in agriculture, including the application of artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions, to strengthen climate resilience and improve support services for farmers.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the session presented Azerbaijan’s experience in applying AI to climate adaptation and evidence-based agricultural policy, with special focus on the AI-based Farmer Scoring System developed with FAO support. Keynote speakers included Tolgahan Bahtiyar from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Trkiye, Surkhay Novruzov from the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan, Aynur Seidyusif from FAO in Azerbaijan, Shahin Aliyev from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of Azerbaijan, and Sabina Yusifova from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Discussions during the session revolved around innovation in agriculture through artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions to enhance climate resilience and improve farmer support services. The talks highlighted integrated, multi-stakeholder approaches to climate-resilient agriculture, water and food systems in a changing climate. Emphasis was placed on advancing concrete, actionable partnerships among government institutions, international organizations, development partners, international financial institutions, and research institutions.
The meeting also fostered integrated, multi-stakeholder dialogue on climate-resilient agriculture, water, and food systems amid climate change. It explored how partnerships among government institutions, international organizations, development partners, financial and research institutions can be advanced to support the State Program for the Development of the Production and Processing of Agricultural, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Products in Azerbaijan for 2026-2030.
The session was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan in cooperation with FAO.