The VIII Debate oratory tournament was held under the Excellence Center at Sumgayit State University on the topic "The transition of countries to the use of green energy sources has the most effective role in combating environmental problems" dedicated to the "Year of Solidarity for a Green World" with the organization of the Debate Club and the support of the Student Trade Union Committee. 20 teams participated in the tournament. Each team presented its arguments on the topic and debated against other teams. With their successful performances in the initial stages of the tournament, the teams "Simpsons" from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and "Opposite side" from the faculty of Economics and Management qualified for the final stage. The first speaker of the "Simpsons" team was Agahuseyn Hashimov, the second speaker Nigar Alizadeh, and the third speaker Lamiya Abdullayeva,respectively, as well as the first speaker of the "Opposite Side" team was Nazrin Amirli, the second speaker Saida Mehraliyeva, and the third speaker Fatima Tagiyeva. The final stage of the tournament was held on November 30, 2024. In the intense competition, both teams presented different approaches to the topic with their arguments and aroused great interest. As a result, the "Simpsons" team won the title of champion. The best 14 speakers participating in the tournament and the winning team were awarded.