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From Oil fields to green fields: Azerbaijan’s environmental renewal

Over the past two decades, environmental protection has become a core component of Azerbaijan’s national development strategy. Situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, the country encompasses rich natural resources, complex geological formations, and diverse climatic zones within a relatively small territory. At the same time, a long history of industrial activity, particularly oil and gas extraction, alongside rapid urbanization and sustained agricultural pressure, has generated serious environmental challenges.

21 Jan 2026-16:22
COP29 Presidency, Turkish Minister hold COP31 talks

20 Dec 2025-18:25
Princess of Jordan's Hashemite Kingdom visits Azerbaijan pavilion at COP30

Nigar Arpadarai, the Azerbaijani delegation representative and UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29, met with Princess Dana Firas of Jordan, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, at the Azerbaijan pavilion during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, to explore how culture and heritage can enhance climate action.

15 Nov 2025-14:22
Baku’s COP29 raised the bar – can Belém’s COP30 even compete?

Editor's note: Peter Marko Tase is an Honorary Professor of American Diplomatic History and U.S. Foreign Policy at the Azerbaijan University of Languages. He is also the founder of the Azerbaijan–United States Economic and Education Council. The views expressed in this article are his own and may not reflect the position of News.Az.

14 Nov 2025-10:15
Azerbaijan opens ‘House of Solidarity’ pavilion at COP30

Azerbaijan has officially opened its Pavilion at COP30 in Belém, showcasing the country’s ongoing leadership in climate action and marking the handover of the COP29 Presidency to Brazil.

12 Nov 2025-09:58
COP29 President transfers leadership to COP30, urging countries to keep past promises

At the opening of COP30 in Belém, COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev made a strong appeal for countries to honor their past commitments from previous COP summits.

10 Nov 2025-20:27
How the COP conference takes place and why it is needed

04 Nov 2025-09:37
European Parliament hails COP29 Baku Call as key for climate and security

The European Parliament (EP) has passed a resolution on the upcoming COP30 Conference in Belém, Brazil, highlighting the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery, launched at COP29 in Azerbaijan, as a significant milestone in advancing the global agenda for climate action, peace, and security.

27 Oct 2025-22:46
Baku conference urges action to save Caspian Sea

An international conference in Baku on October 2–3 urged international cooperation and concrete climate action to tackle urgent challenges facing the Caspian Sea, including falling sea levels, biodiversity loss, coastal ecosystem degradation, and pollution.

03 Oct 2025-15:55
First day of Climate Action Week wraps up in Baku

29 Sep 2025-19:29