Program aimed at expanding green spaces of Baku and improving their quality

In the framework of the campaign, poplar trees, which are considered hazardous based on the assessment of the Examination Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, will be cut down and replaced with pine, cypress, olive, Japanese pagoda, ash, medlar, hackberry and other trees in accordance with soil and climate conditions of Baku and the Absheron peninsula.

It is well-known that there…

“Let’s Protect the Environment Together” ecological training program

The threat of climate change and global warming, which became ever more serious in the recent times, has necessitated everyone’s involvement in the issue of environmental protection. Indeed, ecological problems know no boundaries and no country is safe from the consequences of climate change. According to leading international experts, environmental awareness-raising is crucial in mitigating the adverse effects of and adaptation to climate change. Thus, it is particularly important…

IDEA Green Conversation Club

Continuing its mission as an organization that implements large-scale projects aimed at drawing youth’s interest to ecological issues and engaging them in environmental protection, IDEA Public Union organises session of its Green Conversation Club in 2016.

The meetings take place at the Resource Center located at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. 

Young…

Scientific seminars and field studies

IDEA’s education program pays special attention to academic training of young individuals who study and work in the environmental sphere. It regularly organizes scientific seminars and field studies on ecological issues in Azerbaijan and the region, including discussions on possible ways to address them.

The main purpose of these activities is to deepen their knowledge of the environment, help them focus on solving environmental problems and offer…

Eco laboratory for children

Since January 2015 “Ecological laboratory for children” project was jointly launched by IDEA and “Sevimli bala”, within the framework of newly established cooperation between two organizations. The project consists of series of enlightening events on environment for children aged 6-11.  

The purpose of the project is to facilitate deepening children’s perception of environmental protection.

 
In order to increase interest of “little ecologists” to the environmental…

"No tree cutting" programme

By the initiative of the Vice-President of Heydar Aliyev and Foundation, Mrs. Leyla Aliyeva Heydar Aliyev Foundation and IDEA Public Union started the programme “No tree cutting”. Within the programme the first project has been realized. Hotline and mobile group has been created for sustain of activity “First Aid to the Nature”

The project was organized due to rapid illegal tree cutting in the region. According to the core concept of the project, people not depending on position,…

“Let’s turn papers into leaves” project

IDEA Public Union and the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan jointly keep maintaining of “Let’s turn papers into leaves” project devoted to the nationwide collection of used paper products.

The goal of the project is to save trees, protect nature and maintain ecological balance by reducing paper waste and promoting recycling. On the other hand the project aims to prevent environmental pollution and to promote proper…

Ecological laboratory for children

Since January, 2014 “Ecological laboratory for children” project was jointly launched by IDEA and “Sevimli bala”, within the framework of newly established cooperation between two organizations. The project consists of series of enlightening events on environment for children aged 5-12.  

 
The purpose of the project is to facilitate deepening children’s perception of environmental protection.

 
In order to increase interest of “little ecologists” to the environmental…