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Water Resources Management in Central Asia: Starting Small, Achieving Greater Bishkek – Kyrgyzstan – A presentation of the large-scale Central Asian project “Enhancing economic independence and improving the situation of women in Central Asia through access to irrigation water and infrastructure” occurred today. The regional project focuses on the first concrete steps and actions by …

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Agriculture in Uzbekistan consumed 39 billion cubic meters of water over the year. Of this, 36%, or 14 billion cubic meters, was lost in earthen channels, the president said. Another 5-6 billion cubic meters are lost due to outdated irrigation methods. Last year, agriculture in Uzbekistan consumed 39 billion cubic meters of water. Of this, 36%, or more …

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CAMP4ASB Helps You Make Your Dreams Come True The effects of climate change are increasingly affecting agriculture and the well-being of the population. For Tajikistan with a sharply continental and arid climate, where only 7% of the country’s territory falls on the valley part, and the rest is occupied by mountains, the issue of timely …

The project CAMP4ASB of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia provided grants for farmers in Tajikistan living in climate-sensitive regions of the country. Read More »

The Afghanistan government has announced plans for the construction of two pivotal projects in the energy and water resources sectors. These strategic initiatives are aimed at ensuring the country’s energy security. Both projects will be implemented in the Faryab province, situated in northwestern Afghanistan, near the Turkmenistan border. It is worth noting that the construction …

Construction of Two Dams Commences on Afghanistan’s Border with Turkmenistan Read More »

The energy transition remains only the destiny of developed countries. Share of advanced economies + China in 2010-2022 accounted for more than 95% of global sales of electric vehicles and heat pumps. These countries added 85% of total wind and solar capacity. But on the other hand, it is these countries that account for the …

Deployment of clean energy technologies remains highly concentrated in China and advanced economies Read More »

ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN – 19-20 October 2023 CAREC representatives participated in a regional workshop on co-design of the global, early drought forecasting system in different hydrological sectors, of the OUTLAST research project. The event was held in accordance with the new Central Asia Development Strategy 2020, which aims to strengthen cross-border dialogue on climate, environment and …

Regional workshop – Co-design in OUTLAST Read More »

  Eruption-triggered rapid O3 depletion. After the HT eruption, a balloon campaign took place at Réunion Island (left picture). Plume dynamics showcase the volcanic injection of H2O vapor, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and HCl, prompting rapid chlorine activation on hydrated volcanic aerosol and O3 depletion in the stratosphere. The 22 January 2022 O3 profile (black line) …

Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha’apai volcano eruption depleted ozone layer Read More »

Droughts and extreme precipitation have become a harsh reality in the contemporary world. These natural phenomena bring destruction and pose serious threats to human life and the global economy. Over time, climate change triggers the melting of snow, ice, and glaciers, resulting in more frequent and devastating floods, as well as endangering the resilience of …

New WMO Report: Enhancing Monitoring of Water Resources is Imperative Read More »

On November 24, 2023, a regular meeting of the Network of Academic Societies (NAS) will be held in Almaty, organized by the USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity (WAVE) in cooperation with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. This meeting will be held for …

Central Asian Network of Academic Societies Meeting: Plans and Expectations Read More »