Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) discussed the project “Efficient Water Resource Management of the ‘Bahri Tojik’ Reservoir” (Tajik Sea, or Kayrakkum Reservoir). The meeting took place on June 12 in Ulaanbaatar as part of the Tajik delegation’s working visit to Mongolia, reports the press service of the Ministry
Young scientists across Central Asia and Afghanistan are invited to apply for the Blue Peace Central Asia (#BPCA) Research Competition, supporting innovative, applied solutions to the region’s most pressing water challenges. The competition is organized under the Blue Peace Central Asia (#BPCA) initiative, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — An international high-level event titled “From ecological corridors to communities: a regional vision for wildlife conservation and sustainable landscapes in Central Asia” was held in Samarkand as part of the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The session brought together heads of relevant ministries and
Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), a multilateral fund that finances environmental projects around the world, has approved an initial $3.9bn (€3.4bn) package to support climate adaptation, biodiversity protection and water security over the next
Almaty, Kazakhstan, 9 June 2026 — Climate finance practitioners, government representatives, and development partners from across Central Asia convened in Almaty today for the opening of the four-day Regional Training Workshop on Green Climate Fund (GCF) Concept Note Development, aimed at strengthening countries’ capacity to access and utilize climate finance through
With an increased prize fund of US $7.2 million, the Zayed Sustainability Prize supports enterprises, nonprofit organisations and schools delivering transformative solutions. Entries are now open, with applicants invited to submit innovative, scalable sustainability solutions. Now in its 18th year, the Prize has positively impacted over 400 million people by expanding access
Applications for the 8th Aral Summer School are now open! Dates: August 14–22, 2026 In 2026, the program will focus on education for sustainable development, science communication, and knowledge exchange in the Aral Sea region. Participants will attend lectures and training sessions in Almaty, conduct field research in the Aral
About the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is a collaborative group of leading mining and metals companies whose purpose is to strengthen the mining industry’s contribution to sustainable development and catalyse strong environmental and social performance across the sector. The transition to a
The construction of the Koshtepa Canal in Afghanistan and the Rogun Hydroelectric Power Plant in Tajikistan will impact river flows in Central Asia. This was stated by Zhusipbek Kazbekov, Deputy Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, at a panel session at the Asian Development Bank meeting
We are now accepting applications for the ESD Okayama Award 2026, which recognizes outstanding ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) initiatives anywhere in the world. We look forward to receiving your applications! Outline The ESD Okayama Award has been held since 2015 under the joint sponsorship of the City of Okayama
