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CECECO Executive Director met with Mr. Ersin Çopur, Coordinator of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Bishkek Program Coordination Office, to present the Center’s ongoing and upcoming activities.

Executive Director Ms. Aysel Yagubova attended the Regional Industrial Forum organized by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic and UNIDO in Bishkek.

Ms. Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director of the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO), met with Mr. Salavat Sadyrkunov, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, as part of her visit to Bishkek on 4 November 2026.

The Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Centre (CECECO) has officially launched the Clean Energy Hackathon 2027, a regional competition designed to inspire young innovators across Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan to develop digital and data-driven solutions for clean energy.

CECECO, SOCAR Green and Hydrogen Europe Convene High-Level Event on Green Hydrogen Cooperation Between Europe and Emerging Clean Energy Markets

Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director of the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO), met with Nargis Wieck, Executive Director of the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan), to discuss potential areas of cooperation in the clean energy sector.

On 16 October 2026, Mr. Çağatay Emrah Öngüt, Deputy Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), visited the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO) in Baku and met with Ms. Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director, and the CECECO team.

On 8 October 2026, the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO) held a seminar titled “The Role of Hydrogen in the Sustainable Energy Transition: From Theory to Practice” at Baku State University.

Geneva, 30 September 2026 — The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO), in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, held a side event during UNECE Sustainable Energy Week 2026 titled “Green Energy Connectivity and Energy Security: Advancing Cooperation for Sustainable Development.”

Baku, 28 September 2026 — The Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO) and the ECO Science Foundation (ECOSF) jointly organized a regional webinar titled “Sustainable Transport and Electric Mobility in the ECO Region,” bringing together policymakers, experts, and practitioners to discuss transport emissions, electric vehicle adoption, and the transition towards sustainable mobility across the ECO region.

On 28 September 2026, H.E. Mr. Farid Gayibov, Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, received Ms. Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director of the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO).

Baku, 16 September 2026 — Ms. Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director of the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO), held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Ilhom Abdurahmon, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Republic of Azerbaijan, to present CECECO’s mandate and initial activities and discuss Tajikistan’s potential engagement with the Centre.

A regional webinar exploring sustainable transport and electric mobility, with a focus on decarbonization, electrification policies, EV adoption, and regional cooperation in the ECO region.

The Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO) and Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG, Germany, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish cooperation on capacity development in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and support regional market development with renewable energies.

Building on the momentum of COP29, hosted in Baku in 2024, the Economic Cooperation Organization Clean Energy Center (CECECO) presented its newly published Hydrogen Knowledge Guide: Key Terms and Definitions.

A Regional Dialogue held in Baku on the sidelines of the Fourth UNFCCC Climate Week brought together regional and international experts to discuss the role of Sustainable Energy Centres in advancing climate resilience, innovation and the energy transition. The event highlighted the importance of regional cooperation, knowledge and technology exchange, investment, energy efficiency and clean energy corridors in accelerating practical solutions across the region.

CECECO and RENAC have launched the Clean Energy Academy Programme in Azerbaijan, supported by bp and its partners as a social investment initiative. The programme aims to strengthen local expertise in renewable energy and energy efficiency by training 20 professionals as certified trainers and establishing a sustainable pool of local trainers.

CECECO participated in Baku Climate Action Week 2026, highlighting regional cooperation, innovation, digital technologies, and key initiatives supporting the transition to clean energy.

CECECO discussed the role of ports in green hydrogen trade, clean energy corridors, and regional knowledge exchange.

CECECO brought together regional energy centers and young professionals to discuss youth leadership and innovation in the clean energy transition.