We work with the world’s greatest minds, NGOs, think tanks, and international development organizations to formulate cross-boundary policies and initiatives that aim to reverse climate change globally.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to be a force of good for the ecology and to reverse climate change globally.

Founded by businessman and philanthropist Tahir Gözel, TGID is a non-profit organization dedicated to driving positive change for the environment through innovative policies and initiatives.

We bring together global experts, NGOs, think tanks, and international development organizations to create a meaningful dialogue on key issues affecting climate change.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

We target every lever that has the potential to have a real, positive, and immediate impact for the ecology and the earth.

These include trade and innovations in environmentally preferable products, climate-related transboundary issues and risks to global value chains, wildlife conservation and preservation initiatives, AI, big data and technology innovations.

OUR INITIATIVES

Path to net-zero for the middle corridor

Our initiative “Path to Net Zero for the Middle Corridor” acts as a bridge between public and private organizations aiming to contribute to unleashing the economic power of the Middle Corridor in a sustainable and green way according to the sustainable development goals of the UNDP.

We are working to develop a comprehensive baseline study of the climate impact of the Middle Corridor that puts forward the guidelines to further improve the energy efficiency of the corridor through the greening of supply chain logistics and further integration of green technologies according to global green compliance requirements and best practices.

OUR PARTNERS

  • Tahir Gözel Discusses Antarctica and Ocean Conservation at the 3rd UNOC 2025 in Nice

    Wildlife and Ocean Conservation

    Tahir Gözel took part in the 3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC 2025) in Nice, France, joining over 60 heads of state and 190 ministers to address ocean and marine conservation. He expressed readiness to support global water conservation through sponsorship and knowledge exchange, with a special focus on Antarctic marine protection. Tahir Gözel also spoke at the exclusive “Antarctica Avengers” event, joining leading international officials, where he announced plans for strategic cooperation with the Blue Marine Foundation.

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  • Tahir Gözel Meets with Oyo State Governor Oluwaseyi Makinde in Nigeria

    Digital Technologies

    Tahir Gözel visited Lagos and Oyo State, Nigeria, where he met with Oyo State Governor Oluwaseyi Makinde to discuss expanding economic and trade cooperation. Tahir Gözel expressed interest in establishing a technology-focused educational institution to support digital development in the region. He also met with 21 local entrepreneurs to explore investment prospects and discuss the impact of specialized education on workforce development.

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  • Mr. Tahir Gözel Meets with Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi

    Digital Technologies

    Mr. Tahir Gözel met with His Excellency Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, and the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Mr. Wamkele Mene, in Nairobi on June 7 to discuss expanding economic cooperation and trade, with a particular focus on IT, technology, and digital services. The talks also addressed introducing Azerbaijani innovations such as digital government solutions and space technologies to Kenya, as well as supporting Kenyan small businesses through new partnerships and investment opportunities.

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  • TGID Discusses Digital Transformation and Innovation at the AfCFTA Digital Forum in Lusaka, Zambia

    Digital Technologies

    Mr. Tahir Gözel participated in the “Digital Trade” Forum held in Lusaka, Zambia, from May 8 to 12 at the invitation of the Secretary-General of the AfCFTA, H.E Wamkele Mene. In his address, Mr. Gözel highlighted Azerbaijan’s achievements in innovation and digital transformation, and expressed readiness to support African countries’ digitalization efforts, inviting delegations to Azerbaijan for further cooperation. He also held bilateral meetings with ministers, government officials from Nigeria, Zambia, and Rwanda to discuss opportunities for collaboration in digital services, e-government platforms, cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions.

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  • TGID Highlights Strategic Investments in Digital Public Infrastructure at AIM Congress Abu Dhabi

    Digital Technologies

    The panel discussed key issues such as primary challenges in implementing and scaling digital public infrastructure (DPI) investments across regulatory and cultural landscapes, critical indicators used to assess the potential of DPI investments in Africa, and expectations regarding the long-term sustainability of DPI-related initiatives. Tahir Gözel shared TGID’s efforts to foster inclusive development through technology-driven solutions, emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships in enhancing DPI and advancing regional integration. AIM Congress is a leading global investment platform that brings together policymakers, business leaders, and innovators to shape the future of international investment.

TGID GLOBAL FUND FOR WILDLIFE

Wild at heart: uniting for Azerbaijan’s first bear sanctuary

As part of its effort to support wildlife and earth conservation, TGID is currently working on building the first bear sanctuary in Azerbaijan, in line with global guidelines on animal welfare and husbandry. The sanctuary aims to accommodate 21 bears, all rescued from situations of poaching and illegal private keeping, and listed as rare and endangered specie in the Red Book of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

TGID is committed to protecting and providing a safe environment and a dignified and improved life for captive bears of Azerbaijan. This project is part of the TGID Global Fund for Wildlife Initiative.

Tahir Gözel is a well-known Azerbaijani businessman and entrepreneur, philanthropist and president of Qarabag Football Club. His business expertise ranges across transboundary dry cargo trading and transportation, as well as agriculture and advanced seed-breeding with a focus on achieving net-zero carbon emission in agricultural production through green technologies.

He is the leading sponsor of a wildlife conservation project in collaboration with Four Paws International to relocate 15 bears previously rescued from captivity to a new bear sanctuary for Azerbaijan in line with global standards and best practices on animal welfare and husbandry.

Tahir Gözel is a strong advocate of doing business with a focus on the earth and the ecology that empowers organizations and green technological innovations to lead the change and reduce the climate impact of common supply chains.

Tahir Gözel is a thinker and a philosopher interested in the fields of the philosophy of mind and science, as well as in the philosophy of nature of Teilhard de Chardin and Thomas Berry and the great movement toward a true ecological consciousness.

ABOUT TAHIR GOZEL

TGID and Tahir Gözel in the news

  • TGID Discusses Green Jobs at COP29 "Climate Peace & Transboundary Resilience Pavilion"

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  • Tahir Gözel Meets Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala of Tonga During the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

  • Tahir Gözel Meets Afioga Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, Prime Minister of Samoa During the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

  • TGID and Commonwealth Sercretary-General hold pre-COP29 conference in ADA

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  • TGID holds meeting in Baku on “Greening of the Middle Corridor”

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  • Commonwealth Sercretary-General receives Tahir Gözel in London

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