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“Uzbekhydroenergo” and Masdar sign agreement for implementation of pumped hydroelectric storage projects in Uzbekistan

On March 13, 2024, in Tashkent, an agreement was signed between Uzbekhydroenergo and Masdar, the UAE-based company, to conduct assessments on multiple hydroelectric projects in Uzbekistan. This collaboration aims to support the country’s strategy in renewable energy and address issues related to energy supply interruptions. The plan involves exploring the

March 18, 2024

Boiling removes up to 90% of small and large microplastic particles from the water

Boiling removes up to 90% of small and large microplastic particles from the water Chinese researchers have found that simply boiling hard water leads to the removal of 80% to 90% of small and large microplastic particles from it, which occurs due to their deposition on the bottom and walls

March 18, 2024

Workshop on transboundary cooperation: land degradation and sustainability of agri-food systems in Central Asia are on the agenda

Tashkent, Uzbekistan – On 12-15 March, 2024, a workshop on transboundary cooperation in Central Asia was held on a number of issues: land restoration, prevention of sand and dust storms and shared natural resources, leveraging synergies from integrative land-biodiversity-climate action for improving monitoring, reporting, and investments into sustainable agri-food system

March 15, 2024

How Circular Practices in Tourism Contribute to Advancing Food Sustainability in ASEAN?

On March 14, the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) program team participated in a webinar: “The Role of Tourism in Advancing Food Sustainability in ASEAN through Circular Practices”. The ESD Program implementing “Resource Efficiency in Agri-Food Production and Processing” (REAP) project funded by the EU SWITCH-Asia Programme. The webinar was

March 15, 2024

About 10,000 saplings of saxaul were planted on 10 hectares of land in the Aral Sea region

About 10,000 saplings of saxaul were planted on 10 hectares of land in the Aral Sea region 14. 03. 2024 13:19 337 News The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change, the Research Institute of Environment and Environmental Technologies under the Ministry, together with the Iveco Group company, planted

March 15, 2024

Uzbekistan has launched a project on water supply, sanitation, and protection of water resources in the context of climate change

Uzbekistan has launched a project on water supply, sanitation, and protection of water resources in the context of climate change. On the eve of World Water Day, on March 14, Tashkent hosted a seminar dedicated to the launch of a new project of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe,

March 15, 2024

Results of the Meeting of Experts from Ministries and Departments of the SCO Member States Responsible for Environmental Issues

From March 11 to March 13, 2024, in Beijing (China), a regular meeting of experts from the ministries and departments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states responsible for environmental issues was held in a hybrid format under the chairmanship of the Kazakh side. During the meeting, experts completed

March 14, 2024

Итоги Заседания экспертов министерств и ведомств государств-членов ШОС, отвечающих за вопросы окружающей среды

В период с 11 по 13 марта 2024 года в городе Пекин (КНР) в гибридном формате под председательством казахстанской стороны состоялось очередное заседание экспертов министерств и ведомств государств-членов Шанхайской организации сотрудничества (ШОС), отвечающих за вопросы окружающей среды. В ходе заседания эксперты завершили согласование текстов таких документов, как Соглашение между правительствами

March 14, 2024

Innovative approaches to increase agrobiodiversity were presented in Tashkent

On March 7, Tashkent hosted a seminar on ensuring the use and conservation of agrobiodiversity on saline, unproductive lands in the Aral Sea basin. The event was attended by Director of the Research Institute of Environment and Nature Protectional Technologies at the Ministry of Ecology Baxtiyor Pulatov, Director of the

March 14, 2024

CAREC launches CACCC-2024 Registration

The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) launches registration of the Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2024). In 2024, the Conference CACCC-2024 will consider critical issues pertaining to water, energy, food security, and environmental sustainability within the context of a climate-affected Central Asia. “The Central Asia Climate Change Conference

March 14, 2024