GREEN CUSTOMS: ALIGNMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES IN THE ECO REGION

Abstract

The article involves a detailed examination of the concept of “green customs” and their applicability to the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) region. Green customs involves the integration ot environmental values within the policies of customs to promote the legitimate trade of environmentally sensitive commodities and suppress the movement of illegal and dangerous products. The article outlines the achievements of the Republic of Azerbaijan on green customs, the signing of the Baku Declaration during COP29, and digital technology adoption. It also involves practical recommendations for cooperation based on lessons from other countries. The article uncovers green customs as an unavoidable mechanism for maintaining the balance between trade and environmental protection and can form a leading mechanism for promoting sustainable development across ECO member nations.