PROJECT AMBITION IN AZERBAIJAN
- Support to National Policy Dialogue process
- Recast of the National Water Strategy (NWS)
- Development of a National Water Action Programme
- Secondary legislation development
- Finalizing of targets and reporting under the Protocol on Water and Health
- Finalization of bilateral agreement with Georgia on the Kura River
- Implementation of certain aspects of the Kura agreement with Georgia
Activities in AZERBAIJAN
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Apr 30, 2021Azerbaijan and the European Union Water Initiative Plus reported achievements and discussed future priorities for the water sector during an EU supported national policy dialogue meeting
Presentation of Mr. Mutallim Abdulhasanov, Head of Division of Water Resources Management of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan ©UNECE More than 45 participants joined the 9th meeting of the Steering Committee of the National Policy Dialogue on Integrated Water Resources Management in the Republic of Azerbaijan held in… Read more -
Aug 24, 2020Intrusion of seawater beyond the Kura river delta in Azerbaijan: EUWI+ survey to identify the scale of water quality changes
EUWI+ water monitoring survey in the Kura river delta in early August 2020 © EUWI+ In June 2020, significant intrusion of seawater in the upper parts of the Kura river delta in Azerbaijan was identified by surveys of the National Hydrometeorology Service of Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. Next monitoring surveys executed until early… Read more -
May 28, 2020Creation of a Water Commission in Azerbaijan: a big step to improve integrated water management in the country
The Water Commission was created by Decree of the Azerbaijani President, Ilham Aliyev, on 15 April 2020. Shahin Mustafayev - Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan and chairman of the Water Commission. © Azertag.az Water Commission to coordinate water resources management The role of the newly created Water Commission is to ensure the… Read more -
May 06, 2020Azerbaijan : Report on the national targets set under the Protocol on Water and Health in the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Republic of Azerbaijan became a Party to the Protocol on Water and Health in 2003. One of the key obligations of Parties, as required by Article 6 of the Protocol, is to set national targets related to water and health, including aspects of drinking water quality, water-related diseases, access to drinking water and sanitation, wastewater… Read more -
Apr 30, 2020Azerbaijan : Interview with the Director of the Baku Laboratory (Aze/Eng)
Laboratory Centre of AZ from Yunona Videnina on Vimeo. Read more -
Mar 18, 2020World Water Day: Improving information sharing on water to fight climate change
The European Union supports Azerbaijan's commitment to improve water management information and transparency regarding water management The web portal of the hydro-meteorological service at the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan provides its citizens with all of the weather information they need. In the framework of the… Read more -
Feb 14, 2020Azerbaijan : I cleaned - your turn 2018 (Aze)
#Mən_təmizlədim_İndi_sizin_növbənizdir International Clean Beach Day In Azerbaidjan_logo from Yunona Videnina on Vimeo. Read more -
Feb 10, 2020Azerbaijan What is EUWI+ project (Aze)
Azerbaijan_What is EUWI+ project__disclaimers from Yunona Videnina on Vimeo. Read more -
Feb 10, 2020Azerbaijan Future of the river basin (Aze)
River basin and Public participation_ you are concerned as well - AZ_logo from Yunona Videnina on Vimeo. Read more -
Dec 10, 2019Water Laboratory Opening in Azerbaijan: European Union provides laboratory equipment to detect industrial chemicals and pesticides in water
Mr. Mukhtar Babayev - Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan,and Mr Kestutis Jankauskas, Ambassador - Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan unveiling the plaque commemorating the EU support for the Laboratory renovation On Tuesday 10 December, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan and the… Read more -
Dec 04, 2019Water Laboratory Opening in Azerbaijan: European Union provides laboratory equipment to detect industrial chemicals and pesticides in water
Laboratory Centre, National Environmental Monitoring Department, Baku. © OIEau On Tuesday 10 December, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan and the European Union will celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Laboratory Centre of the National Environmental Monitoring Department in Baku in a festive ceremony to mark new… Read more -
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Jul 23, 2019“We are expecting the adoption of the National Water Strategy in order to see our activities broaden in the future”: 8th National Policy Dialogue in Azerbaijan on 12 July
From left to right: Mr. Rauf Hajiyev (Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources), Freund Rainer (EU Delegation, program manager) and Tatiana Efimova (OECD representative) at the 8th Steering Committee meeting of the National Policy Dialogue © OIEau These were the words of Mr Mutallim Abdulhasanov (Head of Unit, Environmental… Read more -
Jul 08, 2019WATER MONITORING ASSESSMENT REPORT – AZERBAIJAN
WATER MONITORING ASSESSMENT REPORT – AZERBAIJANASSESSMENT REPORT – AZERBAIJAN Read more -
Jul 08, 2019LABORATORY ASSESSMENT REPORT IN AZERBAIJAN
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Jun 18, 2019EU days in Azerbaijan: engaging young people in water issues
By participating in the EU days in Azerbaijan on 21 and 22 May 2019, the European Union Water Initiative + (EUWI+) project brought Azerbaijan’s water and sanitation issues into the global spotlight. Reaching 330 students and schoolchildren from Mingachevir to Ganja Stands, practical experiments, water quality tests and lectures were just some of… Read more -
May 20, 2019EUWI+ Azerbaijan - e-news May 2019
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May 13, 2019Clean Rivers for a Healthy Future in Azerbaijan
EU supports sessions for pupils and students to learn more about water quality As part of the European Days celebrations in Azerbaijan on 21-22 May 2019, the European Union is supporting the organisation of practical sessions for schoolchildren and students to raise their awareness of pollution prevention, water quality and its importance for a… Read more -
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Apr 19, 2019ASSESMENT OF THE NEEDS AND IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RBMPs - Azerbaijan
ASSESMENT OF THE NEEDS AND IDENTIFICATION OF PRIORITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RBMPs - Azerbaijan Read more -
Feb 05, 2019River basin planning for the Kura River: Report of 1st Stakeholder consultation, 31 Jan. 2019
Venue: Conference Hall at the Hotel “Deluxe” Gandja, Azerbaijan The objectives of the meeting as follow: Present the objectives and activities of the RBMP development in the frame of the EUWI+East project: the several phases, their aims and the potential role of stakeholders Present the initial results of the WB delineation and characterisation… Read more -
Jan 29, 2019River basin planning for the Kura River: working together. 1st Stakeholder consultation, 31 Jan. 2019
On 31 January 2019, the “European Union Water Initiative Plus for the Eastern Partnership” (EUWI+) project will gather experts and water actors to seek their views on the future of Kura River waters. The meeting will take place at the Delux Hotel, in Ganja, Azerbaijan. The EUWI+ project is working with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources… Read more -
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Sep 04, 2018Public awareness campaign "Save the water" launched in Azerbaijan, Aug. 2018
A new information mass media campaign on water saving and conservation of water resources was launched in Azerbaijan. The campaign is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources (MENR), with the EUWI+ support. Faced to the climate change the water resources scarcity is becoming ever more tangible. This was… Read more -
Jul 05, 2018Kura workshop "What is River Basin Management Plan", 3rd July 2018
The workshop on practical introduction to River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) development of the Kura upstream Mingachevir dam took place on 3rd July, 2018 at Caspian Plaza, Baku. The main objectives of the workshop were better understanding the main principles and objectives of River Basin Management planning, as well as discussing on the key… Read more -
Jul 05, 2018
Kura workshop "What is River Basin Management Plan", 3rd July 2018 (3)
The workshop on practical introduction to River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) development of the Kura upstream Mingachevir dam took place on 3rd July, 2018 at Caspian Plaza, Baku. The main objectives of the workshop were better understanding the main principles and objectives of River Basin Management planning, as well as discussing on the key… Read more -
Jul 04, 2018Baku, Azerbajan: workshop on “River Basin Management Plan Development of upstream Kura River Basin District”
The workshop on practical introduction to River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) development of the Kura upstream Mingachevir dam will be held on 3rd July, 2018 at Caspian Plaza, Baku. The overall goal of the workshop is to understand the main principles and objectives of River Basin Management from planning to implementation process. It also aims to… Read more -
May 22, 2018International Conference “Understanding the Problems of Inland Waters: Case Study for the Caspian Basin”
The International Conference “Understanding the Problems of Inland Waters: Case Study for the Caspian Basin” was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 12-14 May. The conference was organized by the Institute of Geography named after Academician G. Aliyev of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan jointly with the International Scientific and… Read more -
Apr 12, 2018Workshop on Delineation of Transitional and Coastal water bodies
A Workshop on Delineation of Transitional and Coastal Water Bodies was held in Baku on 4-5 April, 2018. The workshop aimed at harmonizing and improving knowledge of principles of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) and Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), as well as various Biological Quality Elements and other reference/technical… Read more -
Mar 01, 2018
EUWI+ Azerbaijan - e-news March 2018
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Jan 17, 2018National Policy Dialogue AZERBAIJAN
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Nov 30, 2017Meeting between UBA, IOW and Minister for Ecology and Natural Resources, 1st Dec., Azerbaijan
Michael Sutter (UBA) und Pierre Henry de Villeneuve (IOW) will meet with the Minister for Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Republic tomorrow 1st December, Mr Gousseyn Baghirov. This meeting serves to plan upcoming activities and discuss a number of important technical and administrative issues, including the procurement and supply of… Read more