The article examines the main environmental factors that determine environmental risks in Azerbaijan. Such negative environmental impacts include pollution, salinization, soil erosion mainly in the arid zone of the country, oil pollution of the soil in oil production areas, pollution of aquatic ecosystems (Kura, Araz, Samur, etc.), pollution of irrigation canal waters and their consequences, air pollution, high population density exceeding the biocapacity of the country's territory, reduction in forest area, high urbanization, impact of natural factors. Based on the preliminary analysis and assessment of environmental risks in the country, and the results of bioindication and biomonitoring of various habitats in Azerbaijan, priority tasks have been proposed for the upcoming years.