The Sea Breeze resort, which has already become a symbol of modern development on the Caspian Sea coast in Azerbaijan, has announced an ambitious mission — to become the most environmentally friendly resort in every country where the brand is represented.
Today, Sea Breeze welcomed a delegation from Uzbekistan, including representatives of the Ministry of Ecology, the State Environmental Expertise Center, as well as bloggers and journalists. The key principles that underpin the project in Azerbaijan and will be adapted for the construction of the new resort on the Charvak Lake were announced to the guests..
“I want Sea Breeze to become the most environmentally friendly project in any country — whether it’s Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Montenegro, or Kazakhstan. And this is not just PR — it’s a business necessity. Without clean beaches, parks, boulevards, and quality infrastructure and communications, I simply couldn’t sell real estate here. Everything I build must be not only beautiful but also sustainable, beneficial for the region,” said Emin Agalarov, founder and owner of Sea Breeze.
In Azerbaijan, Sea Breeze undergoes environmental assessments at every stage of construction. Water and soil are regularly tested, and all engineering systems are closely monitored. In 2024, the resort was connected to a centralized sewerage system that now serves not only the Sea Breeze territory but the entire 50-kilometer coastal zone and surrounding districts. Previously, over a hundred local treatment facilities were used. Now, fresh water is supplied from centralized sources, and wastewater is discharged through modern collectors without polluting the sea. Thanks to this systematic approach and eco-oriented infrastructure, Sea Breeze beaches are recognized as some of the cleanest on the Azerbaijani coast.
One of the project’s key features is the relocation of the construction line 400–500 meters away from the shoreline to preserve a wide public coastal area. Instead of the minimum permitted 50 meters, the space is used for parks, promenades, restaurants, and open access to the sea for everyone.
The same approach is planned for Charvak Lake, where issues of chaotic development, lack of centralized sewerage, and unsystematic waste collection have long affected the quality of the lake’s water. Sea Breeze has already proposed to the Ministry of Ecology the construction of a shared ring collector system that would collect and treat wastewater along the entire shoreline. According to Emin Agalarov, this solution is aimed not only at meeting the resort’s needs but also at improving the overall environmental condition of the area.
“We plan to implement the project in full compliance with international principles of environmental responsibility,”
added the developer.
“The Ministry of Ecology of the Republic of Uzbekistan attaches great importance to projects based on the principles of sustainable development. Partners interested in developing the tourism sector in Uzbekistan are committed to green-based solutions, which is especially important for us. The Ministry, in turn, is ready to provide full support to initiatives implemented in accordance with environmental standards. The initiator of the Sea Breeze project has confirmed readiness to follow all recommendations of international and local experts participating in the environmental review to eliminate risks during the design and implementation phases. Particular attention must be paid to obtaining a qualified expert opinion on the project’s feasibility, including assessment of possible risks and mitigation strategies, in order to prevent even minimal harm to Tashkent’s most important water resource — Charvak Lake,” said Aziz Abdukhakimov, Minister of Ecology of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
As part of the project, Sea Breeze will initiate the creation of an International Environmental Council with the participation of independent experts. The council will conduct a public environmental assessment and further monitoring of the territory.
According to Firuza Sultan-zade, PhD in Ecology, head of the Social-Ecological Center EcoSphere and founder of Azerbaijan’s Green Network, sustainable development today is not a trend but a necessity — and the Sea Breeze project is moving in the right direction. International specialists will be involved in evaluation and monitoring to ensure transparency and accountability at all stages.
“It is important to understand that if the project is implemented in full compliance with environmental standards, it can become a model of green tourism and sustainable development in Central Asia — creating jobs, bringing infrastructure investment, and drawing attention to the importance of protecting Charvak Lake,”
emphasized Firuza Sultan-zade.
At Charvak Lake territory, the project envisions a sustainable zoning model that includes preservation and restoration of the green balance, tree inventory, relocation and planting, and the creation of new green corridors. The project will use environmentally certified building materials and energy-efficient technologies adapted to the region’s landscape and climate.
It will feature open public spaces, eco-routes, boulevards, and promenades. Beaches will be divided into free and paid zones, but both will offer the same high level of comfort and amenities. The first development phase will cover 100 hectares out of a total plan of 570, and the entire 5.5 km shoreline of the resort represents only a small percentage of Charvak’s 95-kilometer coastline.
“For me, it’s important to take a systematic approach to eco-friendly development — in every region where Sea Breeze appears. That’s why I’m creating a universal model that can work by lakes, seas, or in the mountains. And yes, I truly want Sea Breeze to become the most environmentally friendly resort in the world,”
concluded Emin Agalarov.