CAREC Ministers Launch Regional Climate Fund It will assist Tajikistan and other CAREC countries in developing bankable climate projects. Participants at the CAREC Ministerial Conference in Astana Photo: ADB The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program member countries have endorsed a new Climate Action Plan and launched a Climate and Sustainable Development Project Preparation …
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – The recent meeting of the Network of Academic Society (NAS), held on October 29 and organized by the USAID Central Asia’s Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), focused on the role of the academic network in advancing water diplomacy. The meeting served as …
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November 11, 2024, 10:13 AM Astana. November 11. KazTAG – 11 billion cubic meters of water are planned to be sent to Kazakhstan by April 2025 following agreements with Central Asian countries, the press service of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation reports. “By April 1, 11 billion cubic meters of water are expected to …
We cannot prevent dust storms; therefore, it is necessary to find and implement adaptation methods to reduce the impact of dust storms, says CABAR.asia expert Muazama Burkhanova. Dust storm in Dushanbe. Photo: Asia-Plus In recent years, environmental scientists have become increasingly interested in studying the impact of dust aerosol on the surface layer of the …
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Green energy shift must also bring prosperity and equality: UN deputy chief © ADB/Viet Tuan Power-generating windmills line the hills of Quang Tri Province, Viet Nam. Facebook Twitter Print Email 4 November 2024 Climate and Environment The international community must ensure that the global shift from fossil fuels to clean energy is equitable, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said …
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The Tajikistan CEP team learnt innovative management in European transboundary national parks Transboundary national parks are unique ecosystems that connect nature and the cultures of different countries. They are crucial for the conservation of natural heritage and for the sustainable development of transboundary regions. “Effective management and conservation of biodiversity in such parks are prerequisites …
The shallowing of the Caspian Sea is becoming one of the most serious environmental problems affecting not only Kazakhstan, but also other Caspian states. Every year the water goes farther and farther, exposing the area of the seabed. According to the Institute of Hydrobiology and Ecology of Kazakhstan, the sea level is decreasing by 25 …
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The statement was made by a group of urban ecologists from the Institute of Urban Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with a colleague from Reichmann University in Israel. A study by researchers at the Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and their colleagues at Reichman University, Israel, suggests that the …
The Altyn Dala initiative, aimed at protecting the steppe ecosystems of Kazakhstan, has won the prestigious Earthshot Prize 2024 in the category “Nature Conservation and Restoration”. The award recognises outstanding achievements in restoring the saiga population and expanding protected natural areas in Kazakhstan. Altyn Dala was founded in 2005 as a long-term partnership between the …
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In Bishkek, contrary to the master plan, a tree belt area in southern residential areas of the city has been actually destroyed in the last few years. However, it has played a significant role in the urban ecology. Now, the area is built with high-rise residential buildings. According to officials, the law does not specify …
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