Table 13: Information on the release of juvenile fishes by the Department for Improvement and
Conservation of Bio-Resources in the Water Basins and its subordinated fish breeding enterprises
in 2013
№
Names of fish breeding enterprises
Unit of
Measurement
Fact
1
Shirvan Sturgeon fish breeding plant
million
Species of sturgeon
0,578
Carp
2,1
2
Kur-Aqzi Sturgeon fish breeding plant, named after J.
Javadov
million
Species of sturgeon
0,725
Carp
3,085
3
Kura experimental sturgeon fish breeding plant,
named after S. Q. Karimov
million
Species of sturgeon
0,215
Carp
2,195
4
Khilli Sturgeon fish breeding plant
Species of sturgeon
million
2,496
5
Gabala Salmon Fish breeding plant, named after
Q.Yusifov
Salmon
thousand
42,55
6
Chaykand Qızıl Fish breeding plant
Salmon
thousand
72,5
7
Azerbaijan Experimental Marine Fish breeding plant
Salmon
thousand
51,1
8
Varvara Fish breeding and fish raising plant
Species of carp and the species feeding with plants
million
8,0
9
Minor Qizilagaj BT
Species of carp
million
218.585
10
Tovuz Fish breeding farm
Species of carp
million
10,562
11
Kur-Aqzı Sturgeon fish breeding plant, named after J.
Javadov
Species of carp
million
79,48
12
Davachi Fish breeding station
Species of carp
million
52,4
13
Species of sturgeon
million
4,023
Species of carp
million
376,41
Salmon
thousand
166,15
Total
million
380,59
2.4.5 Environmental Impact Management
Based on the existing legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan environmental impact
assessment is conducted in two forms: public environmental examination and community
environmental examination. Public environmental examination is conducted by the Ministry of
Ecology and Natural Resources, and community environmental examination is conducted by
non-governmental organizations. Based on the existing legislation the feedback of the public
environmental examination is mandatory, and the feedback of community environmental
examination is of recommendation nature. Public environmental examination is conducted with
the funding of project client, and community environmental examination is conducted with the
funding of non-governmental organizations, local self-governing agencies, and with the
allocations of the foundations not prohibited by the law.
In accordance with the Action Plan “On approximation of the legislation of the Republic of
Azerbaijan to the legislation of European Union (2010-2012)” the draft law on “Assessment of
Environmental Impact” was developed by relevant working group and delivered to the
Parliament in order to further improve the related legislative base and ensure them to meet fully
to international requirements.
2.5
Implementation status of NBSAP
Table 14 below briefly summarises the extent to which the National Strategy and Plan of
Action on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in the Republic of Azerbaijan has
been implemented. It provides an indication of the state of progress (complete; partially
implemented; ongoing; or limited progress). It also describes a few headline indicators of
recent activities undertaken during the period of review. It does not however describe the
routine, ongoing activities that have taken place over the last three years.
Table 14: Extent to which the National Strategy and Plan of Action on Conservation and
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in the Republic of Azerbaijan
has been implemented, and headline
activities undertaken during period of review.
1. Strengthening measures in conservation of biodiversity and genetic resources
1.1. Review and revise the list of rare and endangered plant and animal species that have national
and international status
COMPLETE
The 2
nd
Edition of the Red Data Book was completed and published in 2013
1.2. Identify and assess the ecosystems with rich biodiversity
COMPLETE
The Ecoregion Conservation Plan for the Caucasus (2012) identifies the Priority
Conservation Areas to focus conservation actions in the Caucasus ecoregion of
Azerbaijan.
The National Caspian Action Plan (NCAP) identifies the Priority Conservation
Areas to focus conservation actions in Azerbaijan’s territorial waters of the
Caspian Sea.
1.3. Undertake activities to conserve rare and threatened species
ONGOING
More than 130 goitered gazelles have been reintroduced to their historical ranges –
as part of a phased reintroduction programme - in Aqgol National Park, the
Gobustan-Jangichay valley and the Acinohur –Sarija plain. In October 2013, a
further 10 goitered gazelles were sent to the Republic of Georgia for
reintroduction to their historical range in Georgia.
It is also planned to reintroduce European bison to Azerbaijan in phased stages,
starting in 2014.
A wildlife rehabilitation centre was constructed in the territory of Altiaqaj
National Park. Rare and threatened animals and birds are being released back into
the wild after rehabilitation in the centre.
The population status of the endangered Asian leopard is currently being
monitored using photo-traps.
1.4. Conserve and rehabilitate migration corridors
PARTIALLY
IMPLEMENTED
Recurrent activities underway
1.6
Assess status of agricultural crops and animal species, and ensure their conservation
PARTIALLY
IMPLEMENTED
Recurrent activities underway
1.6. Create and enhance biodiversity in urban and industrial landscapes
ONGOING
Eight large-scale greening projects are underway in Baku city and Absheron
peninsula, currently covering an area of 1,556 ha.
The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan signed an Order on the establishment
