Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Vugar Karimov spoke at an event within WUF13 at the Azerbaijan Pavilion.
He stated that urbanization increases waste volume, especially plastic pollution is a serious issue.
It is crucial to implement "smart" waste management systems, promote circular economy, and strengthen green city concepts.
Azerbaijan has made significant progress with the reconstruction of Balakhani landfill, processing of sorted waste, and creation of new landfills.
