Japan and UNDP embark on a new initiative to enhance urban resilience against climate risks in Central Asia

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Photo: UNDP Kazakhstan/Roman Kopanev The Government of Japan and UN Development Programme (UNDP) have agreed upon a new $4.9 million project, “Enhancing Urban Resilience to Disaster Risk and Climate Change in Central Asia”. The signing ceremony was held in Astana, Kazakhstan.The project aims to enhance urban resilience to climate-driven risks in Central Asia by utilizing regional collaborative mechanisms and national transformational strategies, fostering sustainable …

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The second day of the 14th Central Asian Leadership Program on Environment for Sustainable Development (CALP)

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Almaty, Kazakhstan, 10 September 2024 – The second day of the 14th Central Asian Leadership Program on Environment for Sustainable Development (CALP), which was held under the theme “Water Day”, was dedicated to water resources management, water diplomacy and gender equality in water issues. The morning started with a session on “Water Governance: Concepts, Approaches …

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Work on a small-capacity nuclear power plant project to begin in Uzbekistan

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A corresponding protocol has been signed, thanks to which the project implementation is moving into the active phase of preparatory work at the construction site, development of design and licensing documentation. TASHKENT, September 10 — Sputnik. The protocol on the commencement of work at the construction site of the future low-power nuclear power plant (LPNPP) in …

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On the 12th Meeting of the Working Group on Improving the Organizational Structure and Legal Framework of the ARAL Fund

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On the 12th Meeting of the Working Group on Improving the Organizational Structure and Legal Framework of the ARAL Fund ASTANA, September 4, 2024 – As per the mandate of the Heads of the Central Asian Founding States of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), the 12th meeting of the Working Group …

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The head of the Cabinet of Ministers approved the Action Plan for 2024-2028 for the implementation of the Concept for the Development of the Forestry Sector of Kyrgyzstan until 2040

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Ecology AKIpress – The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Akylbek Japarov, by resolution No. 507 of August 27, 2024, approved the Action Plan for 2024-2028 for the implementation of the Concept for the Development of the Forestry Sector of Kyrgyzstan for the period up to 2040. It also approved the matrix of indicators for monitoring …

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14th CALP: The Role of Young Leaders in Addressing Climate Challenges

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      “Launched in 2010, the CALP has been a platform for young leaders to develop their knowledge and skills to address regional environmental challenges for 14 years. The program promotes the exchange of knowledge between governmental, scientific and non-governmental organizations, creating a dialogue between young professionals who will make important decisions for the region tomorrow,” …

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In Uzbekistan, issues of expanding cooperation were discussed with the head of FAO

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Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change Aziz Abdukhakimov met with Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). At the meeting, the parties discussed priority areas of bilateral cooperation, the implementation of joint existing projects, and preparations for the launch of new ones. In particular, the …

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National Development Plan of Kazakhstan until 2029 approved

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The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed the Decree on the National Development Plan of the country until 2029, which was approved on July 30, 2024. This plan includes important steps for the coming years, specifically for 2024-2026, to improve the environmental situation and adapt to climate change. Key areas of work: Reducing greenhouse …

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