By Euronews
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With air pollution claiming 520,000 lives annually in the region, global leaders gathered in Baku for World Environment Day to demand accelerated action against interconnected health and climate crises.
World Environment Day 2026 brought renewed attention to the environmental challenges facing communities worldwide.
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Discussions focused on climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and the growing need for stronger international cooperation. Experts highlighted the links between environmental sustainability, public health and economic development, while stressing that environmental pressures continue to affect vulnerable communities disproportionately.
Participants also emphasised the importance of turning commitments into action, arguing that innovation, policy implementation and collective responsibility will be essential to building a more sustainable future.