Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran, and Turkmenistan have agreed on a joint program to protect the Caspian Sea, covering the period from 2026 to 2027.
The program encompasses environmental monitoring, data exchange among the Caspian states, and measures to prevent pollution of this unique body of water.
According to Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources, the agreement was reached during the seventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the Tehran Convention.
For its part, Russia has already allocated funds to implement a project aimed at reducing plastic pollution in the Caspian Sea.
The Tehran Convention has been in effect for 20 years, uniting five nations in efforts to preserve the Caspian marine environment. Activities under the convention include protecting the water body itself, as well as conserving, restoring, and sustainably using its biological resources.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished
