COP29

President Ilham Aliyev Attended the International Forum “COP29 and Green Vision for Azerbaijan”

President Ilham Aliyev Attended the International Forum “COP29 and Green Vision for Azerbaijan”

COP29 Summary of IDD

COP29 Summary of IDD

COP29 Scientific Council Convenes Inaugural Board Meeting

COP29 Scientific Council Convenes Inaugural Board Meeting

Science, Technology and Innovation, Digitalisation Day Discussion at COP29

Science, Technology and Innovation, Digitalisation Day Discussion at COP29

IDD hosted the Caspian Week Forum at ADA University

IDD hosted the Caspian Week Forum at ADA University

Water Envoy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ms. Meike van Ginneken, Hosted by IDD

Water Envoy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ms. Meike van Ginneken, Hosted by IDD

UN Assistant Secretary-General Marcos Athias Neto Delivers Lecture at ADA University on Financing Sustainable Development

UN Assistant Secretary-General Marcos Athias Neto Delivers Lecture at ADA University on Financing Sustainable Development

IDD hosted Sue Biniaz, Special Envoy from the Office of the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate

IDD hosted Sue Biniaz, Special Envoy from the Office of the U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate

From Vision to Reality, Getting the Job Done: UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell

From Vision to Reality, Getting the Job Done: UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell

The “Climate and Water Summit Towards COP29” takes place at ADA University

The “Climate and Water Summit Towards COP29” takes place at ADA University

Insightful Lecture by Acting Director of UNEP’s Europe Office

Insightful Lecture by Acting Director of UNEP’s Europe Office

IDD Hosted a Lecture by UN Assistant Secretary-General

IDD Hosted a Lecture by UN Assistant Secretary-General

COP29 was Analyzed from European and South Caucasus Perspectives

COP29 was Analyzed from European and South Caucasus Perspectives

Lecture Led by Mr. Mattias Frumerie, Sweden's Climate Ambassador and Lead Negotiator for COP29

Lecture Led by Mr. Mattias Frumerie, Sweden's Climate Ambassador and Lead Negotiator for COP29

Global Perspectives Lecture Series About COP29

Global Perspectives Lecture Series About COP29

“How to Cope with COP?”: Special Training for MFA and COP 29 Team

“How to Cope with COP?”: Special Training for MFA and COP 29 Team

The 18th Baku Summer Energy School, held in two countries, concluded

The 18th Baku Summer Energy School, held in two countries, concluded

18th Baku Summer Energy School kicks off at ADA University

18th Baku Summer Energy School kicks off at ADA University

Training for Media Representatives: Sustainable Development and Climate Change through the Media Perspective

Training for Media Representatives: Sustainable Development and Climate Change through the Media Perspective

Heather Taylor-Strauss Highlights Climate FDI as a Key Driver of Climate Finance at ADA University

Heather Taylor-Strauss Highlights Climate FDI as a Key Driver of Climate Finance at ADA University

Roundtable Discussion on "Dealing with a Decrease in the Caspian Sea Level" at ADA University

Roundtable Discussion on "Dealing with a Decrease in the Caspian Sea Level" at ADA University

IDD Water Diplomacy Series: Sea Security Strategy

IDD Water Diplomacy Series: Sea Security Strategy

Water Diplomacy Series Features a Lecture, "How to Green the Middle Corridor?”

Water Diplomacy Series Features a Lecture, "How to Green the Middle Corridor?”

IDD Water Diplomacy Series Features Professor Olcay Ünver on Sustainable Water Management

IDD Water Diplomacy Series Features Professor Olcay Ünver on Sustainable Water Management

Roundtable on Promoting the Role of Women in the Energy Sector

Roundtable on Promoting the Role of Women in the Energy Sector

IDD Water Diplomacy Series: Panel Discussion at Baku Water Week Conference

IDD Water Diplomacy Series: Panel Discussion at Baku Water Week Conference

Panel Discussion on “Gender and Climate Action: Solutions for Women, by Women"

Panel Discussion on “Gender and Climate Action: Solutions for Women, by Women"

Roundtable Discussion on "Dealing with a Decrease in the Caspian Sea Level" at ADA University

Roundtable Discussion on "Dealing with a Decrease in the Caspian Sea Level" at ADA University

ADA University hosted an insightful roundtable discussion on the pressing environmental issue of the decreasing Caspian Sea level. The event, attended by students, faculty, and professionals from various fields, brought together prominent experts in environmental science and regional sustainability.

The roundtable featured two distinguished speakers: Rodrigo Labardini, an environmental expert with extensive experience in water resources management, and Nazrin Baghirova, an influential researcher in environmental policy and regional water management. Both speakers provided in-depth analyses of the challenges posed by the declining Caspian Sea level and explored potential solutions to mitigate its environmental and socio-economic impacts.

Rodrigo Labardini emphasized the importance of collaborative regional efforts to address the issue, pointing to the interconnectedness of environmental and socio-economic factors in the Caspian region. He discussed various scientific research and strategies that could be implemented to stabilize water levels and prevent further damage to the ecosystem. Labardini also highlighted the role of international cooperation in tackling such a significant environmental crisis.

Nazrin Baghirova, on the other hand, focused on the policy aspect of the issue, stressing the need for stronger governmental frameworks and regional agreements to tackle the environmental changes affecting the Caspian Sea. She presented case studies from other regions facing similar challenges, drawing parallels and suggesting viable strategies that could be adapted to the Caspian context.

The roundtable discussion not only provided valuable insights into the current situation but also encouraged constructive dialogue on potential solutions. Attendees actively engaged with the speakers, asking questions and discussing how both local and international communities could take more effective actions to preserve the Caspian Sea, an important regional resource that plays a vital role in the ecology, economy, and culture of the surrounding nations.

ADA University continues to be a leading platform for important discussions on environmental issues, fostering a space for knowledge exchange and solution-building for the challenges facing the region. Through such events, the university aims to engage its community in shaping the future of sustainable environmental management and regional cooperation.