A new UN report assesses the readiness of Asia-Pacific economies for climate change. Illustrative photo Photo: Adobe Stock Asset / Pingpao Even though the Asia-Pacific region is set to account for 60% of global economic growth in 2024, some countries remain unprepared to cope with climate shocks and the impacts
Veteran of Kazakhstan’s water management Nariman Kypshakbayev proposed increasing the height of the Kokaral dam to preserve the Northern Aral Sea. In his opinion, without these measures, the reservoir may disappear again. The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is already studying this proposal. Nariman Kypshakbayev, former Minister of Land
Seven United Nations organizations have released the latest data on hunger in Europe and Central Asia, tracing the links between better water management, sustainable agriculture and food security. If people in Europe and Central Asia want to have food on their plates, they need water security. Moreover, water security is
