Young ecologists visited the city of Shusha
The project “Participation of Youth in the Ecological Assessment of Azerbaijan’s Liberated Territories,” initiated by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, continues successfully.
On December 13, young ecologists visited the city of Shusha, participating in measurements of the area’s radiation levels and air quality, as well as in the collection of water and soil samples. In addition, during the visit, a mass tree-planting campaign was held under the slogan “Protect Karabakh” with the involvement of the youth.
As is known, the 30-year occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding districts by Armenia caused significant damage to Azerbaijan’s nature. The burning of territories, contamination of water resources, and plundering of forests, natural monuments, and both underground and surface natural resources disrupted the ecological balance of the region. Currently, significant state-level steps are being taken to assess and restore the condition of the liberated territories, including our natural resources.
To involve young ecologists in these activities, the IDEA Public Union, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, and the Azerbaijan Youth Foundation launched the mentioned ecological assessment project.
In addition to Shusha, within the framework of the project, youth also visited the districts of Jabrayil, Fuzuli, Gubadli, Khojavend, Zangilan, and Aghdam.
It should be noted that more than 300 applications were received from young people with education and experience in the field of natural sciences to participate in the project, and 60 of them were selected based on interviews. Research is conducted in six main directions, including biodiversity, water resources, forest protection, hydrometeorology and monitoring services, topography and mapping, and geology.
The young participants of the project will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and experience in ecological assessment and monitoring, while also contributing to restoration and conservation efforts in the liberated territories.
