In a bid to promote awareness of environmental challenges and encourage the young generation to seek solutions to the challenges posed by climate change, the EU4Climate project has organized the School Symposium on promoting Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation measures. The event brought together the bright minds of a hundred schoolchildren from 13 schools with the…
Azerbaijan has pledged to achieve a substantial 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 compared to the 1990 levels. This commitment was outlined in its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) developed under the EU4Climate project and submitted to UNFCCC after the approval of the Government of Azerbaijan. This target showcases Azerbaijan’s dedication to mitigating…
In Azerbaijan, a group of enthusiastic young minds found a platform to voice their concerns and dreams through the collaborative efforts of the EU4Climate project. The “The Future Starts Here” – themed School Contest became the canvas upon which these ambitious voices painted a picture of hope, determination, and unwavering commitment to climate action. The…
Women and men have different energy needs and use patterns, and gender inequalities can prevent women from accessing modern energy services, limiting their opportunities for economic and social empowerment. By mainstreaming gender issues in the energy sector, it is possible to ensure that energy policies and programmes are inclusive and meet the needs of all…
The United Nations Development Programme, Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, European Union and the Green Climate Fund held the School Symposium on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation measures to encourage youth to take climate action. BAKU. 18 April 2023: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural…
Inspired by the UNFCCC COP-27, the EU-funded EU4Climate project has documented the major milestones achieved by the project in Azerbaijan with the EU, UNDP and Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources support in climate change mitigation efforts. The ecologically destructive processes are intensifying and levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are rising exponentially over…
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement translates into the increased need for the ambition of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). To fill this need, the EU4Climate project supported the development of NDCs in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, and Moldova. Belarus and Georgia committed to reducing GHG emissions by up…
On June 8, the EU4Climate project held an Award Ceremony event for the winners of the #OnlyOneEarth photo contest with the participation of senior officials from the MENR, EUD, and UNDP. The event dedicated to World Environment Day was aimed to help raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection to cultivate environmental awareness among…
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held an open-air Award Ceremony event in the park of Heydar Aliyev Center where the handiworks of the selected participants of the “Ozun Yarat” contest have been displayed and the laureates have received valuable prizes. The purpose of the event was to…
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held an event in the Absheron National Park to observe European Mobility Week. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness about the country’s efforts in the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions by promoting eco-friendly transportation means…