Nairobi, June 24, 2025 - Azerbaijan was elected Chair of the United Nations Environment Programme's Committee of Permanent Representatives (UNEP CPR).
The leadership role will last from 2025 to 2027. Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP, Sultan Hajiyev, will represent the country.
The UNEP CPR is the main forum for member states to discuss environmental policies. This election highlights Azerbaijan's commitment to global environmental governance.