IDEA Organizes Another Kura Riverbank Cleanup In Azerbaijan (PHOTO)
Date
8/12/2024 7:31:18 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 12. On August 9, the
International Dialogue for Environmental Action (IDEA) public
association conducted a traditional cleanup event along the Kura
riverbank, Trend
reports.
Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology and
Natural Resources of Azerbaijan, the event took place on the
section of the Kura river flowing through Neftchala district.
The cleanup saw participation from 30 volunteers, local youth,
and community representatives. Equipped with necessary supplies and
special boats, the volunteers removed household waste, synthetic
fishing nets-responsible for mass fish kills-and other illegal
fishing tools that hinder fish development. Approximately half a
ton of waste was collected and transported to the Neftchala
district landfill. The participants also educated local residents
about the river's pollution, the harmful effects of illegal fishing
gear on the environment, and the fauna of the Caspian Sea and the
Kura river.
The primary goal of this initiative is to clean the Caspian Sea
and other water bodies of materials that obstruct fish development
and to prevent pollution and littering of the Kura river banks. The
campaign also aims to raise public awareness about the importance
of maintaining cleanliness in coastal areas and the impact of
discarded waste on the river and the Caspian Sea's fauna.
Studies indicate that the increasing amount of domestic and
industrial waste entering rivers contributes to the decline in fish
growth in the Kura river and the Caspian Sea. In response, the IDEA
regularly organizes such cleanup activities on the Caspian coast,
including the Kura riverbanks, to preserve, enhance, and conserve
the Caspian Sea's bioresources.
These routine cleanup efforts are crucial for mobilizing society
to protect natural ecosystems, restore ecological balance, improve
environmental conditions, and foster a culture of environmental
stewardship.
IDEA extends its gratitude to all the nature enthusiasts who
participated in the campaign and encourages everyone to support
environmental initiatives and keep our shores clean.
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