Episode
'Greenwashing' in Azerbaijan and COP29
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- The Caucasus Digest
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- Jun 10, 2024
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- 1854
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Summary
Azerbaijan, a country whose economy depends heavily on fossil fuels, is set to host the United Nations' annual climate change conference, COP29, in November this year, amidst rampant human rights abuses and terrible environmental practices. This week, we speak to journalist Arzu Geybulla talks about human rights abuses in Azerbaijan and her expectations for COP29, while environmental activist Javid Gara talks environmental activism in the country and what Baku's plans to phase down its reliance on fossil fuels. Read more: Controversy as COP29 to be held in Azerbaijan Support independent journalism in the Caucasus and become an OC Media Member: Join today . …or donate to the collective Georgian media security fund .