climate change
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Armenian MFA Denies US Ambassador’s Statement in Baku
The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has responded to the statement by US Ambassador Mark Libby in Baku regarding joint efforts to manage cross-border water resources. According to the MFA, there is no official cooperation between Armenia and Azerbaijan…
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Azerbaijan’s “Green Agenda” Masked by Oil, Gas, and War
Azerbaijan’s presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev, in remarks about Armenia’s potential non-participation in COP29, claimed that Armenia’s decision reflects problems with its “green agenda.” However, Azerbaijan’s statements about its commitment to a “green agenda” are blatantly contradicted by its actual policies,…
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COP29: Azerbaijan President Defends Oil, Criticizes “Western Fake News”
At the UN’s COP29 climate conference, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev defended oil and gas as a “gift of god” and criticized what he described as “Western fake news” surrounding Azerbaijan’s emissions. He argued that countries should not be blamed for…
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World Leaders Snub COP29 Amidst Political Disputes and Climate Frustration
As the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change approaches, a notable number of world leaders are choosing to stay home, casting a shadow over the event billed as the “finance COP”. While…
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Armenia to Receive €50 Million Loan from OPEC International Development Fund: Aiming to Boost Green and Resilient Growth
On November 7, the Armenian government approved a loan agreement with the OPEC International Development Fund, providing €50 million to Armenia for green, resilient, and inclusive growth. The program focuses on promoting environmental initiatives, combating climate change, and developing human…