Azerbaijan, UN

Azerbaijan is hosting the U.N. climate conference, putting the authoritarian petrostate in spotlight
Diplomats from across the world head to Azerbaijan for the annual climate summit, known as COP29. Critics allege greenwashing of the authoritarian petrostate.
Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan
KABUL - Afghan Taliban officials will attend a major United Nations climate conference that starts next week, the Afghan Foreign Ministry said on Sunday, the first time they have attended since the former insurgents took power in 2021.
Azerbaijan is the host of the UN's climate conference, shining a spotlight on the petrostate
Diplomats from across the world will descend on the Azerbaijani capital of Baku for the annual climate summit, known as COP29, to discuss how to avoid the increasing threats from climate change in a place that was one of the birthplaces of the oil
COP29 host Azerbaijan fossil fuel deals bared ahead of climate summit
An official with Azerbaijan's Presidency of next week's United Nations COP29 climate summit appears to offer to facilitate talks about new fossil fuel deals ahead of the conference, according to a video secretly recorded by an advocacy group.
Azeri minister accused of using COP29 to secure fossil fuel deals
Elnur Soltanov was caught on camera discussing 'investment opportunities' in the state's oil and gas company with an undercover investigator at human rights organisation Global Witness.
Reuters2h
Exclusive: Taliban administration officials to attend UN climate conference in Azerbaijan
The COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan's capital Baku will be among the highest-profile multilateral events attended by ...
The Himalayan Times15m
President Paudel leaving for Azerbaijan today
President Ramchandra Paudel is leaving Kathmandu today to participate in the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United ...
Azer News2h
Azerbaijan's geopolitical leadership reflects on its economic success
The foundation of Azerbaijan’s remarkable achievements lies in the efficient management system of the Republic. At the heart ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore2h
Raised on oil: Azerbaijan takes the driver's seat in global climate talks but will 'black gold' legacy threaten its green transition?
The country is gearing up to take the spotlight as the host of crucial climate talks. In the second of a series in the run-up to COP29, CNA digs into how this fits with its role in prolonging fossil ...
COP29 Host Azerbaijan Promoted Fossil Fuel Deals Ahead of Climate Summit, NGO Says
Azerbaijan's COP29 presidency — the summit's host, which is led by Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Mukhtar Babayev ...
The world needs to hold Azerbaijan accountable at COP29
President Biden has failed to hold Azerbaijan accountable or implement any punitive measures, including sanctions.
Human Rights Watch3d
EU: Raise Human Rights Crisis in Azerbaijan during COP29
European Union leaders attending COP29, the 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan, from ...
emerging-europe.com3d
Economy in focus: Azerbaijan
Despite relatively positive economic indicators, Azerbaijan faces several challenges in its diversification efforts, with the ...
Jordan Drops ‘My Sweet Land’ As Its Oscar Entry For Best International Feature, Reportedly After Pressure From Azerbaijan
EXCLUSIVE: Jordan has withdrawn Sareen Hairabedian’s documentary My Sweet Land as its official entry for Best International ...
Why Azerbaijan is the unexpected ski destination you need on your radar this winter
Azerbaijan may not be the first country that comes to mind for skiing, but it’s gearing up to host its maiden Ski ...