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Climate

Are carbon markets a climate solution or excuse for more pollution?

Carbon markets are one step closer to being part of global climate plans after a speedy COP decision.

Green News

COP29: World leaders gather for day two of the UN climate conference

Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Green News

World is already becoming dangerously overheated, warns WMO

The latest WMO Global State of the Climate report for 2024 shows that the last decade was the warmest on record.

No Comment

Protesters at COP29 call for an end to war in Gaza

The activists held a quiet protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. They clutched banners reading: "Stop fueling genocide" and "Ceasefire now! End the occupation!"

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Meet The Locals

Meet the forest guide safeguarding Azerbaijan’s vibrant wildlife

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Babakan Rahmanov, a dedicated forest guide in Hirkan National Park, preserving Azerbaijan’s wilderness and protecting endangered species like leopards for future generations.

Azerbaijan

Afghanistan's Taliban to attend their first UN climate conference

The Taliban will attend a U.N. climate conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the environment agency said on Sunday.

Destinations

Go skiing in Azerbaijan this winter: An unexpected off-the-beaten-trac

Azerbaijan may not be the first country that comes to mind for skiing, but it’s gearing up to host its maiden Ski Mountaineering World Cup.

Europe News

EU foreign policy chief: world cannot wait on US for climate action

EU negotiators prepare for tough talks on finance for developing countries at the COP29 climate talks that open in Baku, Azerbaijan, next week,

Azerbaijan

Euroviews. View from Baku: We must wash away division at COP29

Azerbaijan aims only for one washing at COP: to scrub away the divisions that lie between countries. Hikmet Hajiyev writes.

Azerbaijan

How Baku is preparing to host the world's biggest climate summit

In partnership with cop29.az

In this episode of Road to COP29, we take a behind-the-scenes look at Baku's grand preparations to host the global climate summit.

Cult

Baku’s Cinema Breeze event showcases Azerbaijan as a thriving global filmmaking hub

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

In this episode of Cult, Baku's Cinema Breeze event highlights Azerbaijan's growing presence in the global film industry.

World News

Euroviews. The EU must take equal action against oligarch agents of Moscow

The EU and its US ally should take equal and tough action against these oligarch agents of Moscow - and ignore any PR efforts to hoodwink us otherwise.

Europe News

European Parliament delegation to COP29 to receive ‘burner’ phones

The head of the Greens’ delegation to COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan next month has redoubled criticism of the host country over its human rights record and status as a major fossil fuel producer.

Road To

Pre-COP29 in Baku: Global leaders gather in Baku

In partnership with cop29.az

In this episode of Road To COP29, world leaders gather at Pre-COP29 in Baku to address urgent climate issues and promote global cooperation.

Meet The Locals

Meet Rustam, the guesthouse owner showcasing Lahij's unique beauty to global visitors

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

In this episode of Meet The Locals, we speak to Rustam Rustamov, a guesthouse owner in Lahij 's Coppersmith Village, who introduces international visitors to its rich culture and breathtaking scenery.

Climate

What is COP29? The defining issues on the table in Baku next month

Convincing countries to give more money to tackle climate change will be the centrepiece of the climate summit.

Business Series

Meet Narmin Jarchalova: The woman behind COP29 preparations

In partnership with Azpromo

In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, meet Narmin Jarchalova, the driving force behind Azerbaijan's COP29 preparations.

Europe News

EU pledges funds for developing countries ahead of COP29 summit

With little over a month to go before world leaders gather in Baku, Azerbaijan for the UN climate talks known as COP29, European governments have promised to continue paying their share of an annual $100bn intended to help developing countries cope with climate change.

Explore

Gobustan: Exploring new ways to appreciate mud volcanoes and rock art

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Gobustan shares its secrets with us in this episode of Explore Azerbaijan. We imagine ancient human life through the art they left behind, and see mud volcanoes in a brand new way.

Climate

How a disputed hydropower hub fits into Azerbaijan’s COP29 agenda

Hydropower plants “are often very closely related to nation-building and national identity,” says one expert.

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