BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. Azerbaijani Foreign
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Inger Andersen to discuss
environmental cooperation, climate action and sustainable
development, Trend
reports, citing the MFA.


The sides exchanged views on cooperation between Azerbaijan and
UNEP, as well as on environmental protection, climate change
mitigation, biodiversity conservation and sustainable
development.


Bayramov briefed Andersen on Azerbaijan's contributions to
global climate action, the outcomes of COP29 hosted by the country,
and initiatives aimed at advancing the green energy transition and
environmental protection.


Andersen highly praised Azerbaijan's role in promoting the
global climate agenda, international cooperation and multilateral
environmental efforts.


The parties discussed opportunities for cooperation in advancing
the COP29 legacy, climate finance, sustainable cities, waste
management, water resource protection and biodiversity
conservation. They also stressed the importance of expanding joint
projects and practical cooperation between Azerbaijan and UNEP.


The meeting also addressed Azerbaijan's hosting of World
Environment Day in 2026 and prospects for cooperation in this
regard.


Bayramov highlighted the extensive environmental damage caused
in Azerbaijan's formerly occupied territories, including
large-scale deforestation, illegal exploitation of natural
resources, pollution of water resources and disruption of
ecological balance. He also drew attention to the impact of
landmines on human safety, the environment and reconstruction
efforts.


The minister further expressed concern over the declining water
level of the Caspian Sea, noting its adverse effects on ecosystems,
biodiversity, coastal areas and regional economic activity. He
emphasized the importance of strengthening regional and
international cooperation, applying science-based approaches and
coordinating efforts to address the issue.


The sides also noted the significance of UNEP's report, "Caspian
Sea Level Fluctuations and Climate Change."


The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on other
regional and international issues of mutual interest.