Azerbaijan president hails oil and gas as 'gift from God' as he lambasts climate activists in COP29 opening speech

Tea at the Heart of Climate Discussions: A Cultural and Environmental Call to Action

Tea at the Heart of Climate Discussions: A Cultural and Environmental Call to Action In the midst of the United Nations COP29 climate talks, tea emerges as a significant symbol, epitomizing both cultural identity and environmental challenges. Hosted by Azerbaijan, the summit sees traditional tea services amidst negotiations.Tea's cultural essence is threatened by climate change, as experts indicate the potential for drastic reductions in tea cu…

Tea is a way of life in Azerbaijan and center stage at COP29. But it's not immune to climate change

Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — As Azerbaijan introduces its vibrant tea culture to COP29 attendees, scientists are studying how to save it from climate change. At a COP when almost everything is inside, little reminders of Azerbaijani culture are sprinkled throughout the venue. But even the most fundamental of cultural traditions around the world, and here, are threatened by extreme weather. Scientists are studying ways to improve tea …

UN climate regime descends into farce as host president calls oil and gas gifts from God

You can't make this stuff up! In a major embarrassment for the UN climate regime the president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, took the stage at COP 29 and proclaimed oil and gas to

COP29 host Azerbaijan defends human rights record

With fossil fuel emissions rising again in 2024, climate scientists say the pace of climate action is moving too slowly. And, COP29 host Azerbaijan is defending its emission records as critics spotlight corruption and its human rights record.

Oil and gas are gift of God, says Azerbaijan president at COP29

The president of Azerbaijan, the country hosting the COP29 climate talks, on Tuesday (Nov 12) repeated that oil, gas and other natural resources are a "gift of God." "Quote me that I said that this is a gift of God, and I want to repeat it today here at this audience," Ilham Aliyev told delegates at the climate conference in Baku. "Oil, gas, wind, sun, gold, silver, copper, all are natural resources and countries should not be blamed for having …

U.N. Climate Summit Host Azerbaijan: Fossil <br/>Fuels a ‘Gift from God,’ Environmentalists <br/>Engaging in ‘Blackmail’

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, whose country is hosting the COP29 climate summit this week, lashed out at Western media and climate activists on Tuesday fo