ecology in Caucasus

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Russia and Azerbaijan to jointly protect water resources

Russia and Azerbaijan to jointly protect water resources

The first expedition of Russian scientists to Azerbaijan to study the Samur River, along part of the riverbed of the border between the two countries, will take place in December, Azerbaijani Natural Resources Ministry …

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of ecoterror

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of ecoterror

The Armenian mining industry is not carried out in compliance with the environmental norms and standards. It negatively affects the environment of neighbouring states, in particular, Azerbaijan.

Armenia causing serious environmental disaster in Caucasus

Armenia causing serious environmental disaster in Caucasus

Armenia continues to create serious environmental problems for the Caucasus, Chair of the public "Environmental Education and Monitoring" association Gamza Yusubova said. According to her, the damage caused by Armenia from its …

Yerevan preparing to drain lake Sevan

Yerevan preparing to drain lake Sevan

Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Vache Terteryan presented a project, according to which a significant increase in water intake from Lake Sevan is planned. According to him, the increase in water intake is …

Georgia to monitor Black Sea water quality

Georgia to monitor Black Sea water quality

Georgia's National Environment Agency said it would monitor the quality of the Black Sea water at its nine stations once every 10 days. It will be made in order to identify the main physical and chemical parameters including …

Georgia's Black Sea coastline ready for summer season

Georgia's Black Sea coastline ready for summer season

The Georgian Regional Development and Infrastructure Ministry said the country’s Black Sea coastline was ready for the new summer holiday season, with municipalities acquiring new special equipment. According to the ministry, its …

Armenia commits all-out ecocide in Karabakh

Armenia commits all-out ecocide in Karabakh

Armenia has committed numerous acts of vandalism and absolute ecocide in Azerbaijan’s Karabakh Economic Region, Special Representative of the Azerbaijani President in the liberated territories Emin Huseynov said. As the …

Protest action on Lachin road enters 100th day

Protest action on Lachin road enters 100th day

The peaceful protest of Azerbaijani environmental activists on the Lachin road has been going on for the 100th straight day. The unimpeded passage of the various types of vehicles, including ambulances and humanitarian convoys are being ensured and the road is open for humanitarian purposes.

Good news: you now need to pay for plastic bags in Azerbaijan

Good news: you now need to pay for plastic bags in Azerbaijan

Shops in Azerbaijan will apply a fee for polyethylene bags starting February 15, the Development of Trade Networks Public Union said. The decision was made to reduce the harmful effects of polyethylene bag waste on the environment. …

Peaceful protest on Lachin-Khankendi road continues for 43 days

Peaceful protest on Lachin-Khankendi road continues for 43 days

Peaceful rally of Azerbaijan’s non-governmental organizations (NGO) on the Lachin-Khankendi road close to the Russian peacekeepers temporarily deployed area near Shusha has been going on for 43 days. Despite the cold weather, the …

Azerbaijan files first inter-state arbitration against Armenia

Azerbaijan files first inter-state arbitration against Armenia

Azerbaijan commenced the first known inter-state arbitration under the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats on January 18, 2023, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. …