Davos: Leyla Aliyeva, Vice President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder of the IDEA Public Union, along with Arzu Aliyeva, head of the Baku Media Center, participated in the World Economic Forum event titled “Accelerating Sustainability Through Innovation and Collaboration” in Davos, APA reports. During the event on January 23, Leyla Aliyeva addressed significant environmental issues impacting the region, particularly focusing on the ecological challenges faced by the Caspian Sea.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Aliyeva emphasized the alarming decrease in the Caspian Sea’s water level over the past decade, highlighting the urgency of tackling this concern. She described the Caspian as the world’s largest lake, containing over 40% of the total water reserves of all global lakes, and provided detailed insights into its unique ecosystem.
Aliyeva expressed concern over the environmental problems affecting the Caspian Sea, which have resulted in the decline of several species, including the Caspian seal, sturgeon, and salmon. She particularly highlighted the drastic reduction in the number of Caspian seals, stressing the importance of protecting this endangered species.
In her speech, Aliyeva introduced the Caspian Research Center, an initiative by IDEA presented at COP29. The center is dedicated to studying, monitoring, and addressing the complex issues of the Caspian, aiming to strengthen regional cooperation and ensure the sea’s long-term sustainability.
Concluding her presentation, Leyla Aliyeva called on international experts, research institutions, and stakeholders to collaborate on projects and initiatives to safeguard the Caspian’s unique ecological system. She underscored the necessity of continuous monitoring, analysis, and support for scientific research in this vital area.
The event gathered visionary leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the globe to explore innovative solutions to pressing global challenges, featuring addresses by high-level representatives from various countries.