fbpx

Become an OC Media Member

Support independent journalism in the Caucasus: Join today

Become a member

#Environment

Fossil fuel deals raise alarms at Azerbaijan’s COP29 summit

Azerbaijan closed $8 billion in fossil fuel deals in the year leading up to COP29 — three times more than the year before.

Fossil fuel deals raise alarms at Azerbaijan’s COP29 summit

By Victor Swezey

Azerbaijan closed $8 billion in fossil fuel deals in the year leading up to COP29 — three times more than the year before.

Azerbaijan and Georgia discuss establishing a green energy pipeline to Europe at COP29

The project began in 2022 as the EU sought to decrease its reliance on Russian gas in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Azerbaijan and Georgia discuss establishing a green energy pipeline to Europe at COP29

The project began in 2022 as the EU sought to decrease its reliance on Russian gas in the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Georgian Manganese to stop work at Chiatura mines and ferroalloy plant

The Zestaponi ferroalloy plant and Chiatura mines, located in western Georgia, have stopped work as of 1 November.

Georgian Manganese to stop work at Chiatura mines and ferroalloy plant

The Zestaponi ferroalloy plant and Chiatura mines, located in western Georgia, have stopped work as of 1 November.

Shukruti demonstrators leave Tbilisi after fruitless protest

The demonstrators have returned to Shukruti without achieving their goals.

Shukruti demonstrators leave Tbilisi after fruitless protest

The demonstrators have returned to Shukruti without achieving their goals.

Mining company files 30 new lawsuits against Shukruti residents

Their lawyer told OC Media that residents of Shukruti received information about the complaints on Monday.

Mining company files 30 new lawsuits against Shukruti residents

Their lawyer told OC Media that residents of Shukruti received information about the complaints on Monday.

Shukruti residents arrive in Tbilisi to continue protest against manganese mining

The police did not allow the demonstrators to set up a tent in front of the parliament building.

Shukruti residents arrive in Tbilisi to continue protest against manganese mining

The police did not allow the demonstrators to set up a tent in front of the parliament building.

Tongan activist hits out at Azerbaijan’s environmental record ahead of COP29

This is the second year in a row the UN climate conference will be held in a country actively promoting fossil fuels and with a dubious human rights record. 

Tongan activist hits out at Azerbaijan’s environmental record ahead of COP29

This is the second year in a row the UN climate conference will be held in a country actively promoting fossil fuels and with a dubious human rights record. 

Three in Shukruti sew lips shut in protest against manganese mining

Shukruti residents have protested on and off since 2019, demanding compensation for damage to their homes caused by manganese mining.

Three in Shukruti sew lips shut in protest against manganese mining

By Mariam Nikuradze

Shukruti residents have protested on and off since 2019, demanding compensation for damage to their homes caused by manganese mining.

Shukruti protesters vow to sew lips shut after being barred from entering Ivanishvili’s village

After being banned from protesting at the mine’s entrance, protesters were prevented from moving their demonstration to the ruling party  founder’s birthplace. 

Shukruti protesters vow to sew lips shut after being barred from entering Ivanishvili’s village

After being banned from protesting at the mine’s entrance, protesters were prevented from moving their demonstration to the ruling party  founder’s birthplace. 

Shukruti residents banned from protesting outside manganese mines

Local residents have been blocking the entrance of the mines demanding compensation for damage to their homes.

Shukruti residents banned from protesting outside manganese mines

Local residents have been blocking the entrance of the mines demanding compensation for damage to their homes.