Mukhtar Babayev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, met with Lazar Comanescu, Secretary General of the Permanent International Secretariat (PERMIS) of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC).
Their discussions focused on potential collaboration in areas such as climate change, early warning systems for weather hazards, and other environmental issues within the BSEC framework.
Additionally, they exchanged views on the outcomes of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which took place in Baku in 2024.
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev highlighted Azerbaijan’s climate leadership, unveiling the Baku to Belem Roadmap. The initiative aims to scale climate finance to $1.3 trillion by 2035, with global cooperation to support developing nations.
COP29 in Azerbaijan set key rules for carbon credit trading, boosting the global carbon market. Early adopters like Japan, Singapore, and South Korea aim to meet climate goals, while ASEAN explores a regional approach for emissions reduction and economic growth.
Pope Francis calls on wealthy nations at COP29 to address "ecological debt" by forgiving poor countries' debts, fostering justice and solidarity in climate action.
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv has left 11 injured and homes damaged, as Ukraine rejects Moscow’s proposed ceasefire as political theater.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has praised advances in tank production as part of his drive to overhaul the country’s conventional and strategic forces.
Five men have been arrested in the UK, including four Iranian nationals, over an alleged terrorist plot.
India has barred the import of goods linked to Pakistan, citing national security concerns, as relations between the two countries continue to spiral.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Russia’s proposed three-day ceasefire as a political stunt, arguing that only a longer truce could pave the way for meaningful talks.
A deadly explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port has left at least 40 dead, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, halting operations at one of the country’s most vital trade hubs.
A vehicle crashed into a crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, killing 11 and injuring dozens.
New Tesla registrations in Denmark collapsed 67 % in April to 180 vehicles, industry data showed Thursday, underscoring a sharp demand drop for the EV maker in one of its once-strong European markets.
Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting from May 7, a senior Vatican source said on Monday.
As President Donald Trump reaches the end of his first 100 days in his second term, his presidency has been marked by significant executive actions, controversial immigration policies, economic volatility, and a major reorganization of the federal government.
Transitioning to green agriculture requires a fundamental shift in budget priorities, sustainable practices, and consumer behavior, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) emphasized at the 4th Agribusiness Development Forum held in Baku
On the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, held bilateral meetings with Bulgarian Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and Romanian Energy Minister Sebastian-Ioan Burduja.
The European Commission has announced the allocation of EUR 52 million in funding support through the EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism (RENEWFM) to nine renewable energy projects in Finland and Estonia.
A much-delayed nuclear fusion project involving more than 30 countries is ready to assemble the world's most powerful magnet - a key part of efforts to generate clean energy by smashing atoms together at super-high temperatures.
A satellite developed by British scientists and engineers is poised to become the world’s first to capture three-dimensional measurements of Earth’s forests from space.
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv has left 11 injured and homes damaged, as Ukraine rejects Moscow’s proposed ceasefire as political theater.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has praised advances in tank production as part of his drive to overhaul the country’s conventional and strategic forces.
Five men have been arrested in the UK, including four Iranian nationals, over an alleged terrorist plot.
India has barred the import of goods linked to Pakistan, citing national security concerns, as relations between the two countries continue to spiral.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Russia’s proposed three-day ceasefire as a political stunt, arguing that only a longer truce could pave the way for meaningful talks.
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