Dr. Jean Baderschneider, NGIC Board Member, COP29 International Advisory Committee, told AnewZ that there is a sense of urgency now because people are feeling the impact of climate change.
She also highlighted the fact that people make commitments and they don’t live by them, and they need to act “tomorrow”. She also said how impressed she was on what COP29 has done so far.
The International Carpet Festival kicked off near the iconic Gosha Gala Gates in Icherisheher (Old City), aiming to promote the global legacy and future of Azerbaijani carpet weaving.
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
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the strong cultural and historical bonds between Iran and Azerbaijan, expressing optimism for deeper cooperation ahead of his upcoming official visit to Baku.
Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, will host the 2025 WMF Minifootball World Cup from May 21 to June 1, reflecting the nation’s growing international reputation and success in hosting major sporting events, said Orkhan Mammadov, President of Azerbaijan’s Minifootball Federation.
The 7th ADA University Policy Forum, themed "Facing the New World Order," has officially begun at Garabagh University in Khankendi, with participants arriving at Fuzuli International Airport ahead of the event.
Vice President JD Vance will represent the United States at the Vatican this Sunday for the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected leader of the Catholic Church.
British police have arrested U.S. singer Chris Brown in connection with an alleged assault at a London nightclub last year, ahead of his scheduled UK tour performances.
Japan is preparing for a new round of trade discussions with the U.S. as both sides try to resolve differences before higher tariffs on Japanese automobile exports take effect in July.
The killing of a young influencer has reignited public concern in Mexico, where violence against women remains a deeply rooted issue.
President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Albania to take part in a key European summit, underscoring Azerbaijan’s engagement in continental political dialogue.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
EU approves 17th Russia sanctions, blacklisting almost 200 shadow‑fleet ships, 30 evasion firms and 75 defence figures, banning missile chemicals and arming Brussels to strike Kremlin hybrid and operations.
The UK is heading into summer with a growing threat of drought, as river flows across the country hit exceptionally low levels.
The Central Asian Conference on Climate Change, organized by Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Environmental Protection in collaboration with the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC), has launched in Ashgabat.
With a global outlook and local context, Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW) will convene key stakeholders—from policy and finance to science, culture, and civil society—to help lay the foundations for a successful COP30. This will be the second time Azerbaijan has hosted BCAW.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has established the Climate Diplomacy Department to strengthen Baku's diplomatic role in the Baku-Belém Roadmap, aiming to foster international cooperation for a significant increase of financial resources to support developing countries.
Azerbaijan showcased its green transition plan at the Copenhagen Ministerial, targeting 30% renewable energy by 2030. The country also secured a $300 billion climate finance pledge and helped finalize a key carbon market agreement, highlighting its growing role in global climate action.
Vice President JD Vance will represent the United States at the Vatican this Sunday for the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected leader of the Catholic Church.
British police have arrested U.S. singer Chris Brown in connection with an alleged assault at a London nightclub last year, ahead of his scheduled UK tour performances.
Japan is preparing for a new round of trade discussions with the U.S. as both sides try to resolve differences before higher tariffs on Japanese automobile exports take effect in July.
The killing of a young influencer has reignited public concern in Mexico, where violence against women remains a deeply rooted issue.
President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Albania to take part in a key European summit, underscoring Azerbaijan’s engagement in continental political dialogue.
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