The Caspian Sea used to lie beneath these swings. Now it's shrunk

Shrinking shores and dying fish: The catastrophic water levels of the Caspian Sea, near COP29 host

Against the backdrop of Baku’s COP29 climate negotiations, the shores of the Caspian Sea are retreating.

COP29 in Baku spotlights culture as a critical tool in the fight against climate change

In this episode of Cult, we explore how COP29 in Baku is redefining climate action by emphasizing culture’s essential role in driving sustainability, fostering resilience, and inspiring global collaboration.

Baku COP29: Climate event ends with $300bn deal amid calls for more action

COP29 has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. The two-week climate conference overran two days as negotiations worked towards a new global finance goal.

Baku's COP29 legacy: a new era in climate finance or too little, too late?

Several delegates stressed the significance of having reached an agreement and making progress in "difficult geopolitical times".

COP29: Summit ends with $300bn a year climate finance deal for developing nations

After concerns climate talks in Baku could collapse, the gavel came down on a finance deal in the early hours of the morning.

'We will try to protect what we can’ – Ukraine’s environment minister at COP29

On the sidelines of the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Euronews spoke to Ukraine’s environment minister Svitlana Hrynchuk about why the country remains committed to climate action, and isn’t waiting for the bombing to stop before ‘building back green’.

Fear of Russia-NATO Apocalyptic War: Putin's Friend Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has raised concerns over the growing tension between Russia and NATO, warning that it could lead to an apocalyptic war. As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, Aliyev's remarks highlight the potential risks of escalating hostilities between NATO and Russia, emphasizing the dire consequences for global peace and security. With Azerbaijan's strategic position and close ties to Moscow, Aliyev's comments add weight to the ongoing discussions about the future of the region and the global power balance. #RussiaNATOConflict #IlhamAliyev #PutinsAlly #AzerbaijanPolitics #NuclearWarRisk #RussiaTension #GlobalSecurity #UkraineCrisis #NATO #WorldWarIII #Azerbaijan #PutinAllies #MilitaryEscalation #PeaceInPeril #DiplomacyMatters ~PR.152~ED.194~HT.336~GR.125~

Meet Nazrin Garibova, the ski mountaineer who pushes boundaries in Azerbaijan's Mountains

In this episode of Meet the Locals, we explore Azerbaijan's rugged Shahdag Mountains with Nazrin Garibova, a ski mountaineer whose journey from urban life to alpine trails highlights resilience, passion and cultural pride.

Climate finance takes centre stage at COP29

"Azerbaijan's COP is about finance," said Hikmet Hajiyev, the president's foreign policy adviser, in an interview with Euronews.