Yerevan residents, including the Russian diaspora, are protesting critical air pollution. Learn how Mayor Avinyan's view on wood heating clashes with Prof. Vardanyan's concerns about deforestation and poorly planned high-rises. Discover why city leaders urgently need a comprehensive sustainability plan for cleaner air.

COP30 in the Amazon failed to deliver a critical fossil fuel phase-out agreement, despite scientific warnings and public protests. Oil states, powerful lobbyists, and the US absence created a "missed chance," widening the gap between climate talks and the urgent need to cut emissions by 5% annually.

Turkey will host COP31 in Antalya in 2026, while Australia will lead the negotiations. Discover the details of the compromise reached between the two nations at the COP30 summit in Belém.

Indigenous protesters stormed the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, demanding urgent climate action and protection for their Amazonian lands from illegal logging, mining, and agribusiness. Two guards were injured. Read about the powerful call for land rights: "Our land is not for sale."

China's CO₂ emissions have stalled for 18 months, suggesting the world's largest polluter may be close to its peak. Driven by a 46% jump in solar and 11% in wind power, this stabilization is a major climate turning point. Get the full report on clean energy growth and policy goals.

COP30 in Belém, Brazil (Nov 10-21) is the crucial UN climate summit taking place 10 years after the Paris Agreement. Discussing finance, fossil fuels, and Amazon protection, the talks face controversy over oil drilling & the US absence. Stakes are high to meet the 1.5°C goal.

RA Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomyants and Côte d'Ivoire's Foreign Minister discussed the crucial COP17 on Biological Diversity, set for Yerevan, Armenia, in 2026. The meeting focused on the first global review of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) commitments and the need for global cooperation in environmental protection. Calls for active participation in preparation were made.

Armenia plans to import Russian goods (incl. grain) by rail through Azerbaijan, restarting a route closed since the 90s. This landmark transit, following the removal of Azeri restrictions, is key to boosting regional economic ties, EAEU market access, and strengthening peace between Yerevan and Baku. Applications are open.

The criminalization of climate protest is a global threat to democracy & climate action. Our report exposes how governments use anti-protest laws & anti-terror statutes to silence peaceful activists. Analyze repressive tactics, from high arrests in the Global North to deadly violence in the South, and find urgent policy changes needed to protect civic space.

Climate change is here, demanding more than just emissions cuts. We must adapt our society—from insurance and housing to labor laws. The future of climate action is not just a technical fix for experts, but a crucial political struggle over who pays and who decides how we live with the impacts.

Analyze the climate risk in Pakistan. This report details key water hazards (monsoons, glacial floods) & community vulnerabilities (poor planning, weak governance). Discover the $30B economic impact and expert strategies for long-term resilience & adaptation.

Harrison Ford delivers a powerful climate warning, calling Donald Trump a "criminal in history" for his deliberate, greed-driven attack on environmental policy. Discover Ford's full condemnation, the systematic reversal of climate progress, and his final message of optimism and human potential for change.

International climate policy is at a turning point. UN Secretary-General António Guterres admitted that the world has not kept warming to the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement. This admission forces a rethinking of global climate strategy, shifting the focus to managing a temporary rise above 1.5°C, with the goal of returning to the target by the end of the century.

Back on October 24, 2025, ExxonMobil sued California, starting a big legal fight about company responsibility and climate change. The lawsuit argues against two new state laws, which passed in 2023. These laws say that big businesses must tell the public how much greenhouse gas they release and what financial dangers they face because of climate change. Basically, Exxon says these laws violate its rights, but California wants companies to be more open about their climate effe

You won't believe what happened in a Baku courtroom on October 24, 2025! Anar Asadli, who used to head up the now-defunct Azerbaijan Advancement Party, got arrested. Talk about drama in his ongoing fraud case!

The Ganja City Court chose a measure of restraint in the form of arrest for 3 months against lawyer Zabil Gahramanov, his relatives reported.

The main opposition party in Turkey, the Republican People's Party (CHP), is dealing with a campaign of judicial pressure meant to weaken its ability to operate and win elections. This campaign is like a strategic attack from two sides, targeting both the party leadership's legitimacy and the political future of its most important public figure. This writing will look at this two-part attack, how the party is defending itself, and what it means for Turkey's political stabilit

When it comes to the South Caucasus, the news is just the tip of the iceberg. The real game with power, money, and who pulls the strings happens behind closed doors. Sure, conflicts and crazy politics grab your attention, but how folks hold onto power? That's where things get interesting. Let's check out five crazy takeaways from Georgia and nearby spots that show how power really works.

Aliyev and Pashinyan have agreed to a peace deal in Washington. The leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a declaration to end military confrontation and restore diplomatic ties. Donald Trump was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the settlement. The US is lifting sanctions on Azerbaijan, and a section of the Zangezur corridor has been given to an American company. Learn more about the "Trump Route" and the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group.

Afiaddin Mammadov Afiaddin Mammadov, chair of the “Workers’ Table” Trade Union Confederation, has been threatened with transfer to a...