Transparency initiative annual report

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan is a central executive authority implementing state policy in the field of environmental protection, use of natural resources, effective use of subsoil waters, mineral raw resources and surface resources, their restoration, observation and forecast of hydro-meteorological processes in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, including the part of the Caspian Sea belonging to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Republic functions in accordance with the Regulation approved by the President Decree No. 583 on 18 September 2001. ²²
One of the main goals of this authority is implementing state policy on studying natural resources, their use, restoration and protection and ensuring ecological safety in this regard and preservation of biodiversity. Further details can be found in the section 3.1 “Overview of the Mining Industry” of the Report.