Environmental Research Centre of Khazar University has develop a strategic roadmap on e waste management

On February 21, 2024, Khazar University hosted an event "Strategic Roadmaps for E-Waste Management", coordinated by the University's Environmental Research Center (ERC). Rovshan Abbasov, the center's director, delivered the speech, providing attendees with comprehensive insights into electronic waste. The event featured discussions revolving around electronic waste, its implications, and challenges in its management.

Then a number of researches and studies carried out in ERC were presented. Employees of the Environmental Research Center, Dr.Rovshan Karimov, Dr. Shahnaz Amanova and Ulkar Mammadli spoke on the topics “Main strategic approaches in electronic waste management”, “E-waste management problems in Azerbaijan”, “Awareness tests of electronic waste consumers: survey results”, respectively. Shahnaz Amanova also made a report with recommendations on the application of “Extended Consumer Responsibility and Advance Disposal Fee in E-Waste Management”.

Mehman Nabiyev, a representative from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan, highlighted the significance of the event and underscored the government’s efforts in electronic waste management. The event drew participation from 35 individuals representing 20 organizations, including government bodies, ministries, and agencies.

According to the Khazar University