Baku: The Baku Seaside National Park has been announced a winner of the prestigious Green Flag Award.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the assessment of the Baku Seaside National Park highlighted its significance as a unique historical, natural, ecological, and cultural complex. The park’s aesthetic importance, its role in creating an urban environment that reflects both the history and modern development of Baku, and its social relevance were key factors in the award. Additionally, the unique management model applied by the state in the park’s maintenance and administration was recognized.

The Green Flag Award scheme is designed to recognize and reward well-managed parks and green spaces. It sets the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor areas across the United Kingdom and internationally. Established in 1996, the Green Flag Award program is now implemented in more than 20 countries.