One Earth, One Future.

Nature is the very foundation of human happiness. Therefore, we all must protect and cherish it!

What is the Big IDEA?

Our mission is to create real and virtual communities of youth at the regional and international levels, to develop that community through open dialogues that provide information and make practical calls on environmental protection, and to ensure that each member of this community grows as a leader in order to carry out environmental education work on the ground.

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International partners

Local partners

Our Volunteers

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Our Expertise

At IDEA, we work actively to find the solution to many environmental challenges guided by the principle of One Earth, One Future.

Advocacy and Public Awareness

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Advocacy and Public Awareness

Public Engagement and Volunteer Action

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Public Engagement and Volunteer Action

Wildlife Conservation and Animal Protection

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Wildlife Conservation and Animal Protection

Education and Training

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Education and Training

Innovative Dialogue: Forums, Conferences, Special Events

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Innovative Dialogue: Forums, Conferences, Special Events

Partnerships and Collaboration

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Partnerships and Collaboration

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15 September 2025

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Association; Arzu Aliyeva, head of the Baku Media Center; and Alena Aliyeva took part in a number of environmental campaigns during their visit to Lankaran.

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Leyla Aliyeva, Arzu Aliyeva, and Alena Aliyeva Take Part in Environmental Campaigns in Lankaran

15 August 2025

Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of the IDEA Public Union, Leyla Aliyeva, along with the head of Baku Media Center, Arzu Aliyeva, participated in a coastal cleanup campaign in Bilgah.

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Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva participated in cleanup campaign in Bilgah

14 July 2025

Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva attend the opening ceremony of Akhar-Bakhar National Park in Gakh district

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Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva attended the opening ceremony of Axar-Bakhar National Park in the Gakh district

Azerbaijan National Parks

Currently in Azerbaijan, 12 national parks, 9 state nature reserves, and 24 state nature sanctuaries together cover 11.59% of the country’s territory. A further 14.02% of the land area belongs to the Forest Fund. Overall, specially protected natural areas account for 25.61% of the country’s territory.