Education(SDG 4) "Environmental Forums" held within 2016-2021 gathered around more than 20,000 students from local educational institutions. In addition, "Green network of environmentally friendly and energy efficient schools" project initiated by the organization, covered 40 secondary schools in Azerbaijan. Gender Equality(SDG 5) Being a women-led organization gives us an extra possibility to highlight the gender issues and produce gender sensitive information. One of the activities of project "Women in Leadership" held in the regions of Azerbaijan increased social status of women in their communities as decision makers. Water Security(SDG 6) Considering that our country is stepping into the water crisis, "Ekosfera" held 20 webinars with the participation of 4000 students on "Efficient Use of Water Resources" Climate Action(SDG 13) "Clean Air for Blue Sky" action drew attention of a wide audience to the transition to clean technologies and alternative energy sources.

RESILIENCE, ADAPTABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY

The organization's projects have shown the need for immediate, consistent and coordinated action of joint intersectoral relationships to overcome the economic, social and environmental consequences of the modern world, including during a pandemic. They also pointed to a unique opportunity to not only return economies and societies to normal, but to make them more attractive, resilient and inclusive than before and able to withstand future shocks.

REDUCED INEQUALITIES

"Ekosfera" tries to put a spotlight on fragile social safety nets that leave vulnerable communities to bear the brunt of the crisis. Bearing that in mind, the organization properly takes into consideration people with disabilities, youth indigenous people, women experience violence and etc. All initiatives of the organization are primarily aimed at children and youth audiences, women in distress, single with children, we also pay special attention to children and young people with disabilities, left without parents. The organization regularly holds meeting of expert groups which makes specific policy recommendations on effective fiscal, wage and social protection policies to address inequalities and challenges to social inclusion.

GENDER EQUALITY

Each activity of organization and its initiatives are related to the provision of a decisive role for women, at the very beginning it was very important to listen to the opinion of local communities, urban and rural women about local problems and their solutions. Another important success factor was the variety of training provided to women, especially additional environmental education. Encouraging women's entrepreneurship and helping women take responsibility for their initiatives proved to be a good approach. Environmental education was organized and environmental issues were discussed during the training. A gender perspective has played a significant role in these projects. Women involved in the projects have received a new social status in their schools, communities, as decision makers. They took on new responsibilities in their institutions and communities, and their social and economic situation improved markedly. Also, special attention is paid to the education of girls and the activation of their leadership qualities, entrepreneurial abilities and equality with boys. In addition, our organization is lead by 9 women and pays special attention to the priority on women’s empowerment. Among Active Board members, Key management personnel and Staff we have 70 % women decision-makers.