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'Greenwashing' in Azerbaijan and COP29

'Greenwashing' in Azerbaijan and COP29

The Caucasus Digest

June 10, 202430m 54s

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Show Notes

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.

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