Along with the restoration of the existing greenery, 350 trees and bushes were planted following the COVID-19 safety guidelines, and 1500 square meter lawn was laid in the yard.

During the event, one millionth tree of 2021 was planted within the Green Marathon campaign and a cycling rally was held under UNDP's EU4Climate project to mark the European Mobility Week.

Following the release in October of the initial group of European bison from the acclimatization area into the wild, 9 more animals have arrived in Azerbaijan and settled in Shahdag NP for acclimation.

Following the yearly tradition of greening the Balakhani polygon for waste utilization, a total of 1000 trees were planted by IDEA, “Tamiz Shahar” JSC and Ministry of Economy.

UNFCCC COP has admitted IDEA as an observer member during its 26th session taking place in Glasgow, UK on 1 - 12 November.

After a two-year acclimatization and adaptation period European bison have finally been released into the wild in Shahdag National Park. As a next step, 9 more bison are expected to arrive and undergo the same process, eventually adding up to the founder group.