General director of the Institute of Botany of the Ministry of Science and Education of RA, doctor of biological sciences, professor Sayyara Ibadullayeva and Head of Systematics and Biodiversity Department, doctor of biological sciences, associate professor Aydin Asgarov were awarded with the medal of the Republic of Azerbaijan “For Distinction in sphere of Environmental Protection”.

Scientists were awarded this medal for their services in the development of the third edition of the “Red Book” of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The medal was presented by Mukhtar Babayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources.

It should be noted that the medal of the Republic of Azerbaijan “For Distinction in sphere of Environmental Protection” was established by Law No. 537-VIQD dated May 27, 2022, according to the relevant Decree of President Ilham Aliyev.