World Animal Day is celebrated annually on October 4th . Historically, this date commemorates the death of St. Francis, the founder of the monastic order of the same name and the patron saint of animals and the environment. The holiday is not officially recognized internationally, but is widely observed by animal rights organizations worldwide. The […]
Since 1993, BirdLife International has held World Birdwatch Day . In 1995, more than 115,000 people from 77 countries participated in this remarkable event, aimed at raising public awareness of bird and habitat conservation issues. Participants were drawn to over two million birds representing 2,764 different species. In 1997, under the auspices of BirdLife International, […]
The theme for October 13, 2026, is " Resilience Begins at Home ." This motto reminds us that home is more than just a place where we live. It is our primary line of defense against the elements, the space where we shelter from the elements, raise our children, and build our lives. It is […]
How can we communicate effectively during epidemiological and environmental threats, counter disinformation, and foster constructive dialogue between state agencies and the media? We invite journalists, editors, press officers, and communications specialists to explore real-world crisis case studies alongside leading international experts. · Date: October 15, 2026 · Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (Astana / Almaty time, […]
The conference is held by the Kazakh-German University as part of the Green Central Asia initiative implemented by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), and aims to facilitate dialogue between representatives of the political and academic sectors on climate sustainability and climate finance. The Knowledge Silk Road 2026 conference shifts the focus from discussing […]
19-20 October 2026, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Proposal for CBD COP17 side event 23 October 2026, 18:15, Lastiver - Youth Group meeting room Nature-based Solutions for Central Asia: Scaling up action for biodiversity, climate resilience and transboundary water cooperation Central Asia is increasingly at the frontline of climate change, biodiversity loss, and water insecurity. Rising temperatures, land degradation, glacier retreat, and more […]
In 2024, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 23 as International Snow Leopard Day to strengthen international and regional cooperation in support of efforts to conserve the snow leopard, taking into account its role in the global ecosystem. The snow leopard, also known as the irbis, is one of Tajikistan’s rare animal species and […]
Oct 29-30 09:00 - 17:00 Ashgabat time / Hybrid, in-person and Zoom The Regional Methane Conference and Expanded Meeting of the CA CBMER Regional Steering Committee will take place on 29–30 October 2026 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, bringing together government representatives, oil and gas companies, international organizations and technical experts to strengthen methane management and regional […]
