COP29 Leader Caught on Tape Pushing Oil and Gas Deals
COP29 negotiations are marred by concerns over Azerbaijan's authoritarian tactics and fossil fuel interests undermining climate action
Finding one trillion dollars at Cop29 podcast
The COP29 summit in Azerbaijan seeks to secure climate finance for developing nations, emphasizing the challenge and urgency of collective international action.
The "Dark Joke" of Having a Climate Summit in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's identity is intertwined with its fossil fuel wealth, presenting a contradiction in its political and environmental narrative.
Azerbaijan Should Never Have Been COP Host
Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 highlights the paradox of a wealthy petro-state failing to improve the living conditions of its citizens.
Cop29 live updates: climate summit gets under way in Baku, Azerbaijan
COP29 in Baku aims to address climate finance and pollution reduction amidst ongoing commitments between rich and poor nations.
Apparently fake social media accounts boost Azerbaijan before Cop29
Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 is supported by fake social media accounts, overshadowing genuine criticism of its climate policies and human rights violations.
COP29 Leader Caught on Tape Pushing Oil and Gas Deals
COP29 negotiations are marred by concerns over Azerbaijan's authoritarian tactics and fossil fuel interests undermining climate action
Finding one trillion dollars at Cop29 podcast
The COP29 summit in Azerbaijan seeks to secure climate finance for developing nations, emphasizing the challenge and urgency of collective international action.
The "Dark Joke" of Having a Climate Summit in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's identity is intertwined with its fossil fuel wealth, presenting a contradiction in its political and environmental narrative.
Azerbaijan Should Never Have Been COP Host
Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 highlights the paradox of a wealthy petro-state failing to improve the living conditions of its citizens.
Cop29 live updates: climate summit gets under way in Baku, Azerbaijan
COP29 in Baku aims to address climate finance and pollution reduction amidst ongoing commitments between rich and poor nations.
Apparently fake social media accounts boost Azerbaijan before Cop29
Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29 is supported by fake social media accounts, overshadowing genuine criticism of its climate policies and human rights violations.
Fossil fuel bosses get red carpet' at Cop29 despite concerns over influence
UN climate summit in Azerbaijan is criticized for giving special treatment to fossil fuel executives, raising concerns over their influence on climate actions.
COP29 host Azerbaijan brands oil and gas gift from God'
Aliyev defends Azerbaijan's fossil fuel reliance, accusing the West of hypocrisy for criticizing while benefiting from its resources.
Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting
Azerbaijan is repressing dissenting voices ahead of a major climate summit, undermining civil society and human rights.
Fossil fuel bosses get red carpet' at Cop29 despite concerns over influence
UN climate summit in Azerbaijan is criticized for giving special treatment to fossil fuel executives, raising concerns over their influence on climate actions.
COP29 host Azerbaijan brands oil and gas gift from God'
Aliyev defends Azerbaijan's fossil fuel reliance, accusing the West of hypocrisy for criticizing while benefiting from its resources.
Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting
Azerbaijan is repressing dissenting voices ahead of a major climate summit, undermining civil society and human rights.
Voting under way in Azerbaijan snap parliamentary election
Azerbaijan's snap parliamentary election marks significant political activity, particularly in Nagorno-Karabakh, amidst criticisms of President Aliyev's governance.
ICJ rules Armenia, Azerbaijan discrimination cases can proceed
ICJ confirms it will hear mutual discrimination claims by Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Armenia claims Azerbaijan completed' ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan completed ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh, erasing traces of ethnic Armenians.
Voting under way in Azerbaijan snap parliamentary election
Azerbaijan's snap parliamentary election marks significant political activity, particularly in Nagorno-Karabakh, amidst criticisms of President Aliyev's governance.
ICJ rules Armenia, Azerbaijan discrimination cases can proceed
ICJ confirms it will hear mutual discrimination claims by Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Armenia claims Azerbaijan completed' ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan completed ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh, erasing traces of ethnic Armenians.
Azerbaijan's government repression has led to fears for journalists' safety, particularly as international climate discussions approach.
A Tiny Petrostate Is Running the World's Climate Talks
Azerbaijan's COP presidency raises concerns about its commitment to climate action amid its heavy reliance on fossil fuels.
Azerbaijan appoints no women to 28-member Cop29 climate committee
The organising committee for Cop29 in Azerbaijan consists of 28 men and no women, drawing criticism from campaigners.
63% of the members of the organising committee for Cop28 in the UAE were women, highlighting a contrast in gender representation between the two summits.
COP29: Who pays climate funding for developing countries? DW 11/11/2024
Financial aid for developing countries is a central theme at the UN climate conference amid ongoing fossil fuel reliance by host Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan's human-rights record is under fire as it prepares to host UN climate talks
Azerbaijan faces allegations of human rights abuses as it prepares to host a climate summit, prompting U.S. lawmakers to demand accountability.
Azerbaijan's government repression has led to fears for journalists' safety, particularly as international climate discussions approach.
A Tiny Petrostate Is Running the World's Climate Talks
Azerbaijan's COP presidency raises concerns about its commitment to climate action amid its heavy reliance on fossil fuels.
Azerbaijan appoints no women to 28-member Cop29 climate committee
The organising committee for Cop29 in Azerbaijan consists of 28 men and no women, drawing criticism from campaigners.
63% of the members of the organising committee for Cop28 in the UAE were women, highlighting a contrast in gender representation between the two summits.
Burkina Faso Says Russia Partnership 'Suits' Better Than France
Azerbaijani political commentator Nazakat Mammadova sentenced to 13 years for alleged espionage, with charges dismissed as politically motivated by human rights groups.
Forbidden Stories continues work of imprisoned Azerbaijani journalists
Azerbaijani journalists from Abzas Media were imprisoned for investigating matters that the Azerbaijani regime preferred to keep under wraps.
Forbidden Stories has coordinated a consortium of 15 media outlets, including FRANCE 24, to continue the investigations of the imprisoned journalists.
Reporters - The Baku Connection in Azerbaijan: 'They won't stop our investigations by arresting us'
Repression has increased in Azerbaijan ahead of the presidential elections.
Forbidden Stories is continuing the investigations of imprisoned Azerbaijani journalists.
Ukraine Commander Says North Korea Troops Prepare To Fight Alongside Russian Troops
Nazakat Mammadova was sentenced to 13 years for alleged espionage, with claims of politicization amidst a crackdown on dissent and journalism in Azerbaijan.
Burkina Faso Says Russia Partnership 'Suits' Better Than France
Azerbaijani political commentator Nazakat Mammadova sentenced to 13 years for alleged espionage, with charges dismissed as politically motivated by human rights groups.
Forbidden Stories continues work of imprisoned Azerbaijani journalists
Azerbaijani journalists from Abzas Media were imprisoned for investigating matters that the Azerbaijani regime preferred to keep under wraps.
Forbidden Stories has coordinated a consortium of 15 media outlets, including FRANCE 24, to continue the investigations of the imprisoned journalists.
Reporters - The Baku Connection in Azerbaijan: 'They won't stop our investigations by arresting us'
Repression has increased in Azerbaijan ahead of the presidential elections.
Forbidden Stories is continuing the investigations of imprisoned Azerbaijani journalists.
Ukraine Commander Says North Korea Troops Prepare To Fight Alongside Russian Troops
Nazakat Mammadova was sentenced to 13 years for alleged espionage, with claims of politicization amidst a crackdown on dissent and journalism in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Designed by Bellprat Partner, Leads Visitors on a Journey Through Traditions
Azerbaijan's Pavilion at Expo 2025 combines culture, sustainability, and technology to reflect the country's vision of global connection through heritage.
Cop29 at a crossroads in Azerbaijan with focus on climate finance
Azerbaijan, heavily reliant on oil and gas, is transitioning to renewable energy for a substantial portion of its power generation.
Azerbaijan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Designed by Bellprat Partner, Leads Visitors on a Journey Through Traditions
Azerbaijan's Pavilion at Expo 2025 combines culture, sustainability, and technology to reflect the country's vision of global connection through heritage.
Cop29 at a crossroads in Azerbaijan with focus on climate finance
Azerbaijan, heavily reliant on oil and gas, is transitioning to renewable energy for a substantial portion of its power generation.
Putin offers to mediate Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal on trip to Baku
Putin's visit indicates a shift in alliances in the Caucasus, reaffirming Russia's historical mediation role despite challenges from its ongoing Ukraine conflict.
How to use Ukraine's gas pipelines when Russia deal ends DW 07/16/2024
Europe reduces reliance on Russian gas via Ukraine amid war tensions.
Iran warns Russia against siding with Azerbaijan in border dispute
Iran is increasingly assertive in its foreign policy, particularly in response to Russia's support of Azerbaijan during border disputes.
Putin offers to mediate Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal on trip to Baku
Putin's visit indicates a shift in alliances in the Caucasus, reaffirming Russia's historical mediation role despite challenges from its ongoing Ukraine conflict.
How to use Ukraine's gas pipelines when Russia deal ends DW 07/16/2024
Europe reduces reliance on Russian gas via Ukraine amid war tensions.
Iran warns Russia against siding with Azerbaijan in border dispute
Iran is increasingly assertive in its foreign policy, particularly in response to Russia's support of Azerbaijan during border disputes.
Armenia turns towards west in search of allies amid Azerbaijan tensions
Jermuk, a once popular tourist town in Armenia, faces fear and economic decline due to Azerbaijani forces' sudden advance and ongoing threats near the border.
Armenia detains hundreds of anti-government protesters DW 05/27/2024
Protesters demand PM Pashinyan's resignation over Azerbaijan deal.
Azerbaijan tells Paris not to intervene' over Frenchman's arrest as tensions run high
Azerbaijan warns France not to intervene in its internal affairs after arresting Frenchman on espionage charges.
Tensions between Azerbaijan and France have escalated due to accusations of supporting Armenia and fueling tensions in the South Caucasus.
Armenia detains scores of Azerbaijan land deal protesters DW 05/13/2024
Protests in Armenia over land concessions to Azerbaijan.
Opposition parties aiming for impeachment against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Land concessions are to secure peace deal after years of conflicts.
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on historic' return of villages
Armenia agrees to return villages to Azerbaijan after decades of conflict.
Armenia PM Pashinyan proposes non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has proposed a non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan as a stepping stone towards a comprehensive peace treaty.
The proposal includes a mutual arms control mechanism and signing the non-aggression pact if the peace treaty is delayed.
Previous peace talks have failed to produce a breakthrough, and tensions remain high between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Armenia turns towards west in search of allies amid Azerbaijan tensions
Jermuk, a once popular tourist town in Armenia, faces fear and economic decline due to Azerbaijani forces' sudden advance and ongoing threats near the border.
Armenia detains hundreds of anti-government protesters DW 05/27/2024
Protesters demand PM Pashinyan's resignation over Azerbaijan deal.
Azerbaijan tells Paris not to intervene' over Frenchman's arrest as tensions run high
Azerbaijan warns France not to intervene in its internal affairs after arresting Frenchman on espionage charges.
Tensions between Azerbaijan and France have escalated due to accusations of supporting Armenia and fueling tensions in the South Caucasus.
Armenia detains scores of Azerbaijan land deal protesters DW 05/13/2024
Protests in Armenia over land concessions to Azerbaijan.
Opposition parties aiming for impeachment against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Land concessions are to secure peace deal after years of conflicts.
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on historic' return of villages
Armenia agrees to return villages to Azerbaijan after decades of conflict.
Armenia PM Pashinyan proposes non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has proposed a non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan as a stepping stone towards a comprehensive peace treaty.
The proposal includes a mutual arms control mechanism and signing the non-aggression pact if the peace treaty is delayed.
Previous peace talks have failed to produce a breakthrough, and tensions remain high between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife face bribery and money laundering charges involving Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank.
COP29 Host Azerbaijan Plans to Raise Gas Production by a Third Over Next Decade
Azerbaijan plans to increase gas production by a third over the next 10 years.
Global Witness raises concerns about Azerbaijan hosting the next UN Climate Change Conference due to its reliance on fossil fuels.
Cop29 host Azerbaijan to hike gas output by a third over next decade
Azerbaijan plans to increase fossil fuel production by a third over the next decade, which contradicts the need to cut global production to limit global heating.
Azerbaijan's gas production is expected to rise to 49bcm a year in 2033, emitting 781m tonnes of carbon dioxide, more than double the annual emissions of the UK.
Azerbaijan names a former oil executive to lead 2024 climate talks
Azerbaijan's ecology minister, Mukhtar Babayev, has been appointed to lead the United Nations' annual climate talks later this year.
Some climate activists are concerned about Babayev's former ties to the state oil company in Azerbaijan, a major oil-producing nation.
France expels two Azerbaijan diplomats in a move of 'reciprocity'
France declares two employees of Azerbaijan's embassy persona non grata in a reciprocal move
Azerbaijan also declares two employees of France's embassy persona non grata