On the occasion of August 12 – Caspian Day, an event dedicated to the ecological state of the Caspian Sea and the protection of the marine ecosystem was held at the Yacht Club.
Sea-news.az reports citing asco.az, that representatives from AZCON Holding, ASCO, the Caspian Complex Environmental Monitoring Directorate of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the Caspian Basin Emergency Rescue Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency, and SOCAR participated in the event.
In his speech, Alakbar Azizli, Director of Sustainability and Emissions Management at ASCO, stated that the Caspian holds vital ecological and economic importance for the littoral countries. He spoke about the measures implemented by ASCO toward the protection of the marine environment, the prevention of pollution, and the assurance of environmental safety, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and coordinated action among relevant agencies in protecting the Caspian.
In other speeches, the main environmental challenges facing the Caspian and the measures implemented to overcome them were brought to attention. The risks posed to the marine ecosystem by climate change, domestic and industrial waste, plastic pollution, illegal fishing, and other anthropogenic and technogenic impacts were discussed. Within this framework, the importance of conducting continuous environmental monitoring, identifying pollution sources, properly managing waste, and protecting coastal areas was noted.
At the end of the event, a Q&A session was held where issues related to the efficient management and reuse of water resources were discussed. Participants exchanged views on the management of storm water collectors, the recycling of marine and wastewater, the treatment of sewage before discharge into the Caspian, and the opportunities for applying international experience in this field.
