Long-term meteorological records no longer serve as a reliable guide for forecasts Climatologists warn that the superposition of global warming effects on a rare El Niño, not observed since the late 1990s, could generate weather patterns for which science lacks sufficient data to model. The current El Niño is the
QAZAQ GREEN. Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea intend to expand cooperation in the energy sector, including renewable energy sources, the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and the development of value chains in critical and rare earth metals. This became known during the state visit of Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November this year. Uzbekistan will also participate in the conference with its National Pavilion. The pavilion will showcase to the international community Uzbekistan’s efforts to address climate change, protect the environment and promote sustainable
The Central Asian University of Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University) is now accepting applications for a professional development course for specialists who prepare Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) materials and develop environmental regulatory standards. The course is being offered in accordance with Resolution No. 234 of the Cabinet of
Glacier retreat could reduce summer river flow by 10–15%, according to a new climate risk report Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ By 2050, the demand for drinking and industrial water in the Zarafshan basin could increase by 65–70% and account for approximately 23% of the basin’s current water resources. This may reduce
ehnlab.ai launches AI analytics for monitoring Lake Sarez An artificial intelligence system developed in Tajikistan will analyze satellite imagery in orbit to detect early signs of floods, glacial lake outbursts, landslides and avalanches in the Pamir Mountains. The system, called ARGUS, is being developed by zehnlab.ai in partnership with Tajikistan’s
Central Asia has moved to the stage of coordinated deployment of multisectoral programs in the field of epidemiological safety. Shared hydrological basins, extensive borders, and transboundary migratory routes of wild birds make the countries of the region interdependent in the face of zoonotic outbreaks and the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Photo: pixabay Experts have determined the trigger for the Himalayan glacier collapse that led to devastating flooding in Nepal, Zakon.kz reports. Analyzed meteorological data revealed that the mountain range experienced unprecedentedly high temperatures for that time of year during those days. The average temperature on the glacier at an altitude
On 11–12 September 2026, the second consultative meeting of delegations from the Central Asian countries was held in the National Tourist Zone “Avaza”. The meeting was dedicated to the development and identification of an implementation mechanism for the Special Programme of the United Nations (UN) for the Aral Sea Basin
Pandemic and transboundary risks, pasture degradation, and the latent threat of antimicrobial resistance are no longer perceived in Central Asia as isolated sectoral issues. Recent events have proven: biological threats do not recognize administrative or national borders. On September 14, 2026, the Second Regional Conference of the “One Health for
