Follow us:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • AppStore
  • RSS
Azernews.Az
Saturday February 27 2021
  • Latest
  • Nation
  • World
  • Business
  • Oil & Gas
  • Armenian Aggression
  • Nagorno-karabakh conflict
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Lifestyle
  • Events
  • Healthcare
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Travel
Home
  • Home
  • Nation
  • World
  • Business
  • Oil & Gas
  • Armenian Aggression
  • Nagorno-karabakh conflict
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Lifestyle
  • Events
  • Healthcare
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Travel

Littoral states to develop measures to protect Caspian Sea

2 June 2014 16:02 (UTC+04:00)
1 702

By Nigar Orujova

Caspian states are set to develop new measures to protect the Caspian Sea.

This statement came from the organizers of the fifth round of the conference of the parties to the Framework Convention for the Protection of Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea.

The conference in Turkmen Ashgabat, attended by the delegations from Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkmenistan, was held on May 28-30.

Ministers of the Caspian countries "are trying to reach agreement on the signing of the next two environmental protocols aimed at conservation of biological diversity of the Caspian Sea and assessment of the environmental impact in trans-boundary context," the report said.

The conference was attended by over 60 representatives.

The Caspian Sea littoral states signed Tehran Convention, the Framework Convention for the Protection of Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea, in November 2003.

The Framework Convention was the first legally binding regional agreement signed by all the five Caspian littoral states, laying out general requirements and an institutional mechanism for environmental protection in the resource-rich Caspian region.

"This signing marked the determination of the Caspian countries to protect and preserve the unique ecosystem of the Caspian Sea. It was declared by UN Secretary-General as a tool to achieve peace and stability in the region," the organizers said.

Azerbaijan was chosen as the base of the secretariat of the Tehran Convention during the fifth session.

The parties decided to hold the sixth session of the Framework Convention party's conference in 2015 simultaneously with the inauguration of convention secretariat. Azerbaijan's preposition to hold the event in the country was accepted.

Deputy Ecology and Natural Resources Minister Rauf Hajiyev signed the protocol on behalf of the Azerbaijani side.

The seventh and subsequent conference sessions are expected to be held every three years, instead of two.

In addition, the Caspian countries signed two protocols - one on regional readiness and cooperation in case of oil pollution incidents, and also the protocol on protection of the Caspian Sea from pollution.

The Caspian Sea, home to about 141 fish species, awaits a solution for its ecological problems.

Experts believe that some of the causes of pollution in the Caspian Sea are as follows; the development of hydrocarbon reserves in the sea and its surrounding areas, high density of population and industry in the adjacent areas, intensive agricultural development in valleys which have rivers flowing into them, and being a closed basin.

  • #TEHRAN FRAMEWORK CONVENTION
  • #CASPIAN SEA PROBLEMS
  • #ASHGABAT
  • #CASPIAN SEA

Related News

BOS Shelf completes construction of largest offshore jacket in Caspian Sea

BOS Shelf completes construction of largest offshore jacket in Caspian Sea

11 August 2020 16:50
Amulsar gold mine in Armenia poses big threat to Caspian Sea basin

Amulsar gold mine in Armenia poses big threat to Caspian Sea basin

19 May 2020 14:42
3.5 magnitude quake hits Caspian Sea

3.5 magnitude quake hits Caspian Sea

15 May 2020 13:15
Azerbaijan’s oil giant sets up environmental regional organization

Azerbaijan’s oil giant sets up environmental regional organization

5 May 2020 17:27
Azerbaijan discovers new oil field at Caspian

Azerbaijan discovers new oil field at Caspian

19 March 2020 15:16
Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan discuss transport potential of Caspian Sea in Geneva

Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan discuss transport potential of Caspian Sea in Geneva

29 February 2020 13:17
Turkmen Academy of Sciences conducting environmental monitoring of Caspian Sea

Turkmen Academy of Sciences conducting environmental monitoring of Caspian Sea

25 December 2019 13:36
OSCE promotes development of green ports in Caspian Sea region

OSCE promotes development of green ports in Caspian Sea region

31 October 2019 15:21
Turkmenistan puts forward initiatives to preserve Caspian Sea, save Aral Sea.

Turkmenistan puts forward initiatives to preserve Caspian Sea, save Aral Sea.

1 October 2019 16:26
Deputy foreign minister: Caspian Sea connects Asia and Europe

Deputy foreign minister: Caspian Sea connects Asia and Europe

19 September 2019 16:13
  • Latest
  • Popular
26 February 20:15 • Azerbaijani witnesses to Khojaly genocide recount tragic events - Trend TV [VIDEO]
26 February 20:00 • Putin discusses current situation in Karabakh with Russian Security Council members
26 February 19:45 • Portugal's 'Original Features' shoots film about Khojaly genocide [VIDEO]
26 February 19:33 • Russian state official stresses need to reveal out causes and culprits of Khojaly tragedy
26 February 19:10 • TikTok is more affordable with Azercell!
26 February 18:45 • Despite events in Armenia, it's necessary to continue implementation of agreements on Nagorno-Karabakh - Russian official
26 February 18:17 • Rainless weather expected on Saturday
26 February 18:15 • President Aliyev, Signify officials mull further joint projects in liberated lands [UPDATE]
26 February 18:12 • Nothing must divert involved sides from main task in Nagorno-Karabakh region - Russian MFA
26 February 18:00 • President Aliyev makes phone call to President Erdogan
26 February 17:50 • Turkish president reveres memory of Azerbaijani brothers and sisters ruthlessly murdered in Khojaly
26 February 17:43 • Azerbaijani ombudsman makes statement on 29th anniversary of Khojaly genocide [VIDEO]
26 February 17:39 • Armenia ruined almost all religious monuments in Azerbaijani de-occupied lands - State Committee
26 February 17:27 • Memory of Khojaly genocide to live forever, says Azerbaijan's ombudsperson
26 February 17:16 • President Aliyev lauds state care for families of martyrs, war disabled [UPDATE]
26 February 17:10 • Azerbaijan shares video from Aghdam`s Tarnaut village [PHOTO/VIDEO]
26 February 17:00 • Azerbaijan holds minute of silence to honor Khojaly genocide victims
26 February 16:55 • Perpetrators of Khojaly genocide must be punished - Turkish ambassador
26 February 16:43 • Child who was saved from Khojaly genocide with help of torch in his hands... – “The light of hope” on AzTV [VIDEO]
26 February 16:38 • US Ambassador to Azerbaijan honors those who lost their lives in Khojaly genocide
26 February 13:00 • Azerbaijan, Pakistan discuss cooperation to restore liberated lands [PHOTO]
26 February 17:16 • President Aliyev lauds state care for families of martyrs, war disabled [UPDATE]
26 February 18:15 • President Aliyev, Signify officials mull further joint projects in liberated lands [UPDATE]
26 February 10:57 • Azerbaijani President, First Lady visit Khojaly genocide memorial [PHOTO]
26 February 08:00 • Azerbaijan mourns victims of Khojaly genocide
26 February 14:52 • President Aliyev: Khojaly genocide reflection of Armenian fascism [PHOTO]
26 February 14:15 • Head of parliamentary committee talks agricultural activity in liberated Azerbaijani lands
26 February 12:18 • Young talents pay tribute to Khojaly martyrs [PHOTO/VIDEO]
26 February 11:34 • Armenia's ethnic hatred, racial discrimination policy behind Khojaly genocide
26 February 19:10 • TikTok is more affordable with Azercell!
26 February 12:03 • Supplies of 'Iskander' missiles to Armenia must be stopped – Russian expert
26 February 12:40 • OSCE PA Vice-President names Azerbaijan's challenges in post-Karabakh conflict period
26 February 11:16 • Baku host exhibition dedicated to Khojaly genocide [PHOTO/VIDEO]
26 February 12:31 • President Aliyev makes Facebook post on Khojaly genocide anniversary [PHOTO]
26 February 12:21 • Azerbaijani FM, Israeli envoy mull Karabakh peace deal
26 February 16:15 • Azerbaijan commemorating Khojaly tragedy as victor - ADA University's rector [PHOTO]
26 February 14:43 • Azerbaijani market of great interest to Russian Perm region's business circles
26 February 11:50 • President Aliyev congratulates Turkish counterpart on birthday
26 February 10:30 • Documentary about Khojaly tragedy shown within "Justice for Khojaly" campaign [VIDEO]
26 February 10:16 • Sumgayit Drama Theater to stage play dedicated to Khojaly genocide [VIDEO]
See more
AzerNews Newspaper
AzerNews
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • RSS

Information

About us Contacts Advertising Azernews In Print

News Archive

© 2021 AzerNews. All rights reserved