No Smooth Sailing For Climate Activist Greta Thunberg In The Caucasus

TBILISI -- Greta Thunberg isn't going to Baku for the COP29 climate summit: Azerbaijan's land borders are closed, and the Swedish climate activist famously doesn't fly. But she is spending the time close by, in neighboring Georgia and Armenia. …

Fintech in the Caucasus: Armenia, Azerbaijan & Georgia

Fintech is playing a pivotal role in the economic growth of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. With advancements in payment systems, blockchain exploration, and digital currencies, these nations are harnessing technology to transform their financial …

Caucasus glaciers could start disappearing by 2050

Timed to coincide with the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, the United Nations Environmental Programme issued a report on major environmental challenges in the Caucasus, outlining the ramifications of global warming for public health, food …

Panel Session on “Climate Finance Landscape in the South Caucasus and Central Asia” held at COP29 Green Zone

Baku, November 15, AZERTAC On the fourth day of COP29, the Green Zone continued its climate action programme with a joint panel session. Organized by the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company and PASHA Holding, COP29 Impact Partner, the session took place on …

Russia, Iran, Caucasus countries await full operation of North-South corridor

ASHGABAT, November 15. /TASS/. Russia and the Caucasus nations are awaiting the swift completion of construction and upgrades on segments of the North-South International Transport Corridor to enable its full operation, according to the Chairman of …

Russia-West rivalry in Caucasus: Moscow’s role in Georgia elections

Russia’s rivalry with the West in the Caucasus has a historical background beyond current political developments. It may appear to be a striking coincidence that the Caucasus has once again become the stage for the "Great Game" – the long- …

Patrushev: Russia`s interaction with countries of South Caucasus and  Central Asia sparked dissatisfaction and ...

ArmInfo. Russia's interaction with the countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia  in the Caspian Sea region has sparked dissatisfaction and resistance  from the West, necessitating a holistic approach to addressing issues  in the Caspian Sea …

Iran, Russia have some mutual interests in South Caucasus, but they  are not allies - Mehdi Sobhani

ArmInfo.  In the volatile  Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims,  are vying to secure trade routes and influence. That leaves Western  countries facing an unusual dilemma, reads an article in the The  New  York Times.   …

WB: South Caucasus countries lose about $100M annually due to climate change

Annual climate change losses in South Caucasus exceed $100 million

Baku, November 14, AZERTAC “Challenges such as drought, water scarcity, and extreme temperatures lead to an annual financial loss exceeding $100 million across the three South Caucasus countries,” stated Rolande Pryce, World Bank Regional Director for the …