President: Decline in Caspian Sea level approaching historic minimum indicates problem's severity

President: Decline in Caspian Sea level approaching historic minimum indicates problemchr("39")s severity

"We are witnessing increasing frequency of both floods and droughts across the country," President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his address to the participants of the World Environment Day 2026.

The head of state noted that water scarcity constitutes a serious concern not only for Azerbaijan but for the entire region:

"The decline in the level of the Caspian Sea approaching historic minimum level recorded over the past two centuries, is a clear indication of the severity of the problem."

The president said that the goal of a clean environment and a "green growth" country has been identified as one of the five key national priorities for Azerbaijanchr("39")s socio-economic development through 2030.

"In line with this priority, targeted efforts are being undertaken to enhance green spaces and forest areas, ensure the efficient use of water resources and sustainable energy sources, and establish modern infrastructure for waste management," he added.