UN Environment Programme 28d ago

As the world marks World Environment Day 2026, hosted by Azerbaijan, this story explores how restoring nature can help tackle the climate crisis. In Azerbaijan’s Shahdagh National Park, bison that disappeared from the wild nearly a century ago are being reintroduced, helping to revive ecosystems, strengthen biodiversity and build resilience to climate change. Supported by conservationists including Leyla Aliyeva, Head of the International Dialogue for Environmental Action (IDEA), the initiative is restoring food chains, rebuilding healthy landscapes and creating benefits for local communities. From rewilding bison to safeguarding the ecosystems people depend on, this story highlights how working with nature can help address the climate crisis and build a more resilient future. #WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate #ClimateAction #EcosystemRestoration #Biodiversity