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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
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SUMMARY:World Environment Day 5 June
DESCRIPTION:Plastic production has risen exponentially in the last decades and now amounts to some 400 million tons per year– a figure set to double by 2040. \nPhoto:Parilov/Adobe Stock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeat plastic pollution\nMore than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide\, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that\, less than 10 per cent is recycled. \nAn estimated 11 million tonnes end up in lakes\, rivers and seas annually. That is approximately the weight of 2\,200 Eiffel Towers all together. \nMicroplastics – tiny plastic particles up to 5mm in diameter – find their way into food\, water and air. It is estimated that each person on the planet consumes more than 50\,000 plastic particles per year –and many more if inhalation is considered. \nDiscarded or burnt single-use plastic harms human health and biodiversity and pollutes every ecosystem from mountain tops to the ocean floor. \nWith available science and solutions to tackle the problem\, governments\, companies and other stakeholders must scale up and speed actions to solve this crisis. \nWorld Environment Day joins the UNEP-led #BeatPlasticPollution this year to mobilize communities worldwide to implement and advocate for solutions. World Environment Day will spotlight the growing scientific evidence on the impacts of plastic pollution and drive momentum to refuse\, reduce\, reuse\, recycle\, and rethink plastics use to build a cleaner and more sustainable future. \n\n\n\nWhat is World Environment Day?\nLed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since 1973\, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. In 2025\, it is hosted by the Republic of Korea. \nWhy take part?\nTime is running out\, and nature is in emergency mode. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century\, we must halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Without action\, exposure to air pollution beyond safe guidelines will increase by 50 per cent within the decade and plastic waste flowing into aquatic ecosystems will nearly triple by 2040. \nWe need urgent action to address these pressing issues.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-environment-day-5-june/
CATEGORIES:Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20251111T035412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T035808Z
UID:48236-1780185600-1780703999@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:The eighth assembly and 71st meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council\, Samarkand\, Uzbekistan\, 31 May – 5 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:The eighth assembly and 71st meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council will be held in 2026 in Samarkand\,   the Ministry of Ecology\, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan announced . \nRepresentatives of the organization’s largest donors will gather at the foundation’s event in Samarkand. Together with experts\, they will discuss protecting the region’s environmental well-being and the causes of climate change. \nThe Assembly will help attract funding for green projects\, facilitate the exchange of experiences\, and strengthen regional cooperation. Assembly participants plan to discuss climate resilience and combating biodiversity loss. \n“Central Asia remains an extremely vulnerable region to the threats of climate change\, water scarcity\, and land degradation. The GEF Assembly in 2026 will be an important platform for raising funds\, sharing knowledge\, strengthening resilience\, and focusing attention on these issues. Through the summit and in collaboration with partner countries\, we aim to strengthen regional cooperation\, enhance climate resilience\, and prevent biodiversity loss\,” said Aziz Abdukhakimov\, Minister of Ecology\, Environmental Protection\, and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan\, speaking at the Council meeting. \nIt was also noted that the GEF Assembly in 2026 will be held not only on behalf of Uzbekistan\, but also on behalf of all of Central Asia. \nhttps://uz.kursiv.media/2025-06-09/uzbekistan-primet-vosmuyu-assambleyu-globalnogo-ekologicheskogo-fonda
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/the-eighth-assembly-and-71st-meeting-of-the-global-environment-facility-gef-council-samarkand-uzbekistan-31-may-5-june-2026/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems,Natural resources and geology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260112T052206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T052206Z
UID:51315-1779667200-1780012799@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:The Fourth High-Level Conference on Water Resources Tajikistan\, Dushanbe\, 25 to 28 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:As the initiator of the International Decade for Action and co-chair of the 2023 UN Water Conference\, Tajikistan continues to make every effort to advance the water agenda internationally. Building on the achievements of previous Dushanbe Water Process conferences (2018\, 2022\, 2024)\, the 2026 Conference will be a key preparatory stage leading up to the 2026 UN Water Conference\, accelerating progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 6 and other internationally agreed water-related goals. \nThe Fourth International High-Level Conference on the International Decade for Action in Dushanbe will bring together heads of state and government\, ministers\, UN entities\, international and regional organizations\, financial institutions\, academic institutions\, civil society representatives\, youth\, indigenous peoples\, and the private sector to advance commitments and showcase transformative solutions. Discussions will focus on maintaining and further building on the momentum created by the 2023 UN Water Conference\, advancing the implementation of the Water Action Agenda\, and initiating discussions ahead of the 2028 UN Water Conference\, which will be held in Tajikistan. \nParticipants will take part in high-level plenary sessions\, nine thematic sessions aligned with the themes of the Interactive Dialogues of the 2026 UN Water Conference\, pre-conference forums\, side events\, and an international exhibition. \nThe programme will also include a regional preparatory meeting organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)\, providing an important opportunity for Asia-Pacific countries to coordinate regional positions and strengthen their collective contribution to the 2026 UN Water Conference. \nThe Dushanbe Conference will also provide a unique opportunity to participate in special excursions that will allow participants to explore Tajikistan’s rich cultural and historical heritage\, reflecting ancient civilizations and the Silk Road legacy\, as well as gain first-hand insight into Tajik experience in water resources management\, including sustainable water infrastructure and hydropower. \nThe main results will be reflected in the Final Declaration\, the Co-Chairs’ Summary and the official Contribution to the 2026 UN Water Conference. \nThe Fourth Conference of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development\, 2018-2028” will provide a key global platform for strengthening partnerships\, fostering innovation\, mobilizing finance and accelerating concrete action to ensure sustainable\, inclusive and climate-resilient water development worldwide.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/the-fourth-high-level-conference-on-water-resources-tajikistan-dushanbe-25-to-28-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Water resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260114T045637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T045744Z
UID:51507-1779408000-1779494399@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May
DESCRIPTION:The unrestricted exploitation of wildlife has led to the disappearance of many animal species at an alarming rate\, destroying Earth’s biological diversity and upsetting the ecological balance \nPhoto:Vladimir Wrangel/Adobe Stock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHarmony with nature and sustainable development\nAs the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world\, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water\, food\, medicines\, clothes\, fuel\, shelter and energy\, just to name a few. \nThis involves respecting\, protecting\, and repairing our biological wealth. \nIn December 2022\, the world came together and agreed on a global plan to transform our relationship with nature. The adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework\, sets 23 targets for 2030 and 5 global goals for 2050 to stop and reverse the loss of nature in 25 years. Among its goals: restore 20% of degraded ecosystems and reduce the introduction or settlement of invasive alien species by 50%. \nThis International Day for Biological Diversity\, under the theme “Harmony with nature and sustainable development”\, highlights how this plan for nature connects with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, showing that both agendas must advance together as they support one another. \nThis campaign also aims to instill a sense of urgency. We must act now. By 2025\, only five years will remain to meet both the near-term targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework and the SDGs. \n\n\n\nWhat do the Global Biodiversity Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals have in common?\nThe Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is responsible for the observance of the International Day and serves as the UN instrument for the protection of biodiversity. Through its website\, the CBD provides promotional tools available in multiple languages. Among them\, this interactive page that explores the connection between the GBF (Global Biodiversity Framework) and the Sustainable Development Goals. \n\n\n\nWhen biodiversity has a problem\, humanity has a problem\nBiological diversity is often understood in terms of the wide variety of plants\, animals and microorganisms\, but it also includes genetic differences within each species — for example\, between varieties of crops and breeds of livestock — and the variety of ecosystems (lakes\, forest\, deserts\, agricultural landscapes) that host multiple kind of interactions among their members (humans\, plants\, animals). \nBiological diversity resources are the pillars upon which we build civilizations. Fish provide 20 per cent of animal protein to about 3 billion people. Over 80 per cent of the human diet is provided by plants. As many as 80 per cent of people living in rural areas in developing countries rely on traditional plant‐based medicines for basic healthcare. \nBut loss of biodiversity threatens all\, including our health. It has been proven that biodiversity loss could expand zoonoses – diseases transmitted from animals to humans- while\, on the other hand\, if we keep biodiversity intact\, it offers excellent tools to fight against pandemics like those caused by coronaviruses. \nWhile there is a growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset of tremendous value to future generations\, the number of species is being significantly reduced by certain human activities. Given the importance of public education and awareness about this issue\, the UN decided to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity annually.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-day-for-biological-diversity-22-may/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260518T030122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T030157Z
UID:61382-1778803200-1778889599@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:15 May – International Climate Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/15-may-international-climate-day/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260512T055957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T060704Z
UID:61010-1778803200-1778889599@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:Online workshop: new report by Agora Energiewende and the University of Central Asia "Cross-Border Integration of Central Asian Energy Systems"
DESCRIPTION:Is it possible to decarbonize Central Asia’s energy sector without new coal-fired power plants—and how much is the region losing by delaying integration?\nWe invite you to an online workshop where the authors will present a new report by Agora Energiewende and the University of Central Asia\, “Cross-Border Integration of Central Asian Power Systems.” The study\, based on power system modeling (PyPSA-SPICE)\, shows that eliminating new coal could reduce the region’s annual system costs by approximately $3 billion (-15%) by 2035. Expanding interconnections—primarily between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan—increases these benefits\, especially in the face of rising gas prices.\nAnisa Abibulloeva Vladimir Slivyak\n📅 May 15\n🕐 2.5 hours\n💻 Zoom\nWorking language: Russian\nRegistration
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/online-workshop-new-report-by-agora-energiewende-and-the-university-of-central-asia-cross-border-integration-of-central-asian-energy-systems/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Energy,Industry
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20251212T063201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T071245Z
UID:49288-1776816000-1777075199@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:The 8th Central Asian Conference on Climate Change CAССС 2026
DESCRIPTION:April 22-24\, Astana\, Kazakhstan \n \nhttps://carececo.org/en/main/activity/mettings/caccc-2026/
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/ca%d1%81%d1%81%d1%81-2026-april-22-24-astana-kazakhstan/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260114T045125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T045232Z
UID:51503-1776816000-1776902399@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:International Mother Earth Day 22 April
DESCRIPTION:Picture taken by the Apollo 11 crew on their way home. \nPhoto:NASA (image restored by Toby Ord)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen Mother Earth sends us a message\nMother Earth is clearly urging a call to action. Nature is suffering. Oceans filling with plastic and turning more acidic. Extreme heat\, wildfires and floods\, have affected millions of people. \nClimate change\, man-made changes to nature as well as crimes that disrupt biodiversity\, such as deforestation\, land-use change\, intensified agriculture and livestock production or the growing illegal wildlife trade\, can accelerate the speed of destruction of the planet. \nThat is why we need to recover our ecosystems. Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are\, the healthier the planet – and its people. Restoring our damaged ecosystems will help to end poverty\, combat climate change and prevent mass extinction. But we will only succeed if everyone plays a part. \nFor this International Mother Earth Day\, let’s remind ourselves – more than ever – that we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth. Join the global movement to restore our world! \n\n\nGet involved. Invest in a better future.\nProtecting the planet is everyone’s responsibility. Join UNEP’s green revolution—get involved\, connect with nature\, and empower your community to restore our planet!
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-mother-earth-day-22-april-2/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture and rural development,Climate change,Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260114T044710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T044759Z
UID:51499-1775520000-1775606399@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:7 April is World Health Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/7-april-is-world-health-day/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260325T093800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T093900Z
UID:58424-1775088000-1775260799@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:GEOSCIENCE & EXPLORATION CENTRAL ASIA 2026 FORUM
DESCRIPTION:Hydrogeology as the Key to a Sustainable Future: Water Resources Management to be Discussed in Astana\n\n\nOn April 3\, a panel session will be held in Astana as part of the GEOSCIENCE & EXPLORATION CENTRAL ASIA 2026 forum.\n“The Role of Hydrogeology in Sustainable Water Resources Management.”\n\n\nThe session will take place from 09:00 to 10:30 in the plenary hall.\n\n\nThe focus is on water security in Central Asia\, modern approaches to resource management and regional cooperation.\n\n\nConfirmed speakers include:\n— Nurzhan Nurzhigitov\, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan;\n— Malis Absametov\, director of the Institute of Hydrogeology and Geoecology named after. MIND. Ahmedsafina;\n— Dulat Kalitov\, head of the research center for applied hydrogeology at Satpaev University.\nParticipation of international experts is also expected.\nModerator – Bolat Bekniyaz.\n\n\nThe forum will be held on April 2–3 in Astana.\n\n\nDetails and registration: https://geca-forum.asia ⁠�
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/geoscience-exploration-central-asia-2026-forum/
CATEGORIES:Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems,Natural resources and geology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260319T043109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T044049Z
UID:58330-1774828800-1774915199@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:International Forum "Dialogue for Sustainable Green Development: Investing in a Common Future" Uzbekistan\, Tashkent – ​​Central Asian Green University
DESCRIPTION:The holding of the forum “International Dialogue for Sustainable Green Development: Investing in a Common Future” in Tashkent is motivated by the need to transition from isolated national strategies to Integrated Forest Landscape Management . This will enable Central Asian countries to speak with one voice\nat global forums (such as COP29 and COP30) to attract green resources. \nFurthermore\, global warming\, water scarcity\n\, and transboundary environmental challenges require the combined efforts of Central Asian countries and development partners to attract green investment and implement innovative water-saving technologies in the forestry sector. \nForum goals \nThe forum aims to create a unified regional platform\nfor exchanging experiences\, attracting resources\, and developing joint strategies for preserving and enhancing forest resources. \n  \nKey tasks: \n\nDevelopment of regional projects for the development and expansion of forests;\nAttracting grants and concessional financing\nfrom international institutions (WB\, ADB\, Green Climate Fund) for reforestation projects.\nDiscussion of the role of forests in the carbon balance and the development of the carbon credit market.\nEstablishment of a network of seed banks for Central Asian countries.\n\n  \nThematic areas (Panel sessions) \nPlenary session on the topic: Forests as a driver of a sustainable economy: international cooperation for common development: \n— mechanisms for attracting direct investment in the forestry sector; \n— carbon neutrality: creation of a regional system of forest offset certification; \n— ESG projects: partnership with the private sector (Acta Climate\, Sinoway Forest). \n— water-saving technologies: from hydrogels to intelligent drip irrigation. \n— use of satellite data and UAVs for forest inventory (in collaboration with FAO and IUFRO). \n— creation of a digital platform for seed stock exchange\, implementation of AI. \n— The role of the academic community in the implementation of projects; \n— The experience of the “Great Green Wall” (China) and its adaptation to the conditions of Aralkum and others. \n  \nParticipants \nThis forum\, organized by the Agency for the Extension of Forests\nand Green Zones and Combating Desertification under the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan\, will bring together leaders and representatives of government agencies from Central Asian countries responsible for the development and implementation of forestry\npolicy . \nIn particular\, the following are expected to participate: \n– heads of ministries and departments of Central Asian countries\, Azerbaijan\, Mongolia\, Latvia\, USA\, China\, Turkey\, Korea\, etc. \n– experts from international organizations and representatives of banks (CAREC\, FAO\, FDA\, KOICA\, JICA\, World Bank\, EBRD\, IDB\, ADB\, IFC). \n– representatives of foreign forestry research institutes. \n– investors\, representatives of the private sector interested\nin ESG projects: Acta Climate\, Sinoway Forest.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-forum-dialogue-for-sustainable-green-development-investing-in-a-common-future-uzbekistan-tashkent-central-asian-green-university/
CATEGORIES:Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260319T032735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T032735Z
UID:58234-1774483200-1774569599@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:8th Tashkent Water Security Forum\,  "From Knowledge to Action: Enhancing Science and Policy Dialogue for Improved Water Security in Central Asia"Tashkent\, Uzbekistan
DESCRIPTION:The Tashkent Water Security Forum is a dedicated platform bringing together National Research University scientists\, policymakers\, practitioners\, and regional stakeholders to share research findings\, exchange perspectives\, and support informed decision-making on water governance and climate adaptation. The 2026 Forum theme\, “From Knowledge to Action: Enhancing Science and Policy Dialogue for Improved Water Security in Central Asia\,” underscores the urgent need to translate scientific evidence into practical policies and joint actions. \nThe program features two distinguished keynote speakers and a comprehensive agenda designed to inspire impactful dialogue. Please find  the official announcement and detailed program for your reference. We kindly invite you to confirm your in-person participation by registering via the following link: https://events.gfz.de/tashkent-water-security-forum. \nVenue:\nTashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers (TIIAME)  National Research University \nZoom :\nВремя: 26 мар. 2026 09:00 AM Исламабад\,\nКарачи\, Ташкент\nПодключиться к конференции Zoom\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89282986055?pwd=Uj8fei9otsZdBbajaIXBebJxW80v7P.1\nАналитика конференции с помощью Zoom AI Companion доступна по ссылке:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=5b3deaa9-d50b-4999-a6d4-ba863cf891fd\nИдентификатор конференции: 892 8298 6055\nКод доступа: 560215 \n  \nProgram:\nhttps://www.cawaproject.net/fileadmin/cawa/news/6th_TWSL/Draft_programme_TWSF2026_.pdf \nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1N7GB_BfCbNEOcA0Iy5wN2LoUdmV0Gr1m/view?usp=sharing \nTWSF_2026_Announcement https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rhrr4JqQ1hE9V4S8xtLAJLWUjmypacG7/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/8th-tashkent-water-security-forum-from-knowledge-to-action-enhancing-science-and-policy-dialogue-for-improved-water-security-in-central-asiatashkent-uzbekistan/
CATEGORIES:Water resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260116T063426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T063903Z
UID:51761-1774483200-1774569599@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:Tashkent Water Security Forum (TWSF) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dear colleagues and friends\, \nWe are pleased to announce the upcoming Tashkent Water Security Forum (TWSF) 2026\, jointly organized with TIIAME National Research University and GFZ Helmholtz-Centre for Geosciences within the framework of the Green Central Asia Program. The forum will take place on March 26\, 2026\, at TIIAME National Research University in Tashkent\, Uzbekistan. \nThe theme of the next TWSF is\n“From Knowledge to Action: Bridging Science and Policy for Central Asian Water Security”. \nSince 2020\, the Tashkent Water Security Forum – originally launched as the Tashkent Water Security Lectures – has been held annually\, serving as a platform to foster dialogue between science and policy in the water sector of Central Asia. The previous seven events\, organized in Germany and Uzbekistan\, have contributed significantly to knowledge exchange and collaboration between water scientists and decision-makers in the region. \nThe 2026 forum will be organized as an in-person event. Registration is now open and can be completed via the following link: https://events.gfz.de/tashkent-water-security-forum. \nPlease find attached the preliminary program as well as information on previous TWSF(L) events. A follow-up announcement with the detailed program will be circulated in due course.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/tashkent-water-security-forum-twsf-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260114T112624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T112925Z
UID:51642-1774224000-1774310399@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:World Meteorological Day
DESCRIPTION:This date is the date of entry into force of the World Meteorological Organization Convention in 1950. Monitoring environmental pollution is an important part of meteorological observations. Statistics collected over the past decade show that more than 80% of all natural disasters are of meteorological or hydrological origin.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-meteorological-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260114T033439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T033546Z
UID:51493-1774224000-1774310399@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:World Meteorological Day
DESCRIPTION:Every 23 March\, the World Meteorological Organization commemorates the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950. \nIt showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and wellbeing of society and is celebrated with activities around the world. The themes chosen for World Meteorological Day reflect topical weather\, climate or water-related issues. \nThe theme for World Meteorological Day 2026 is “Observing Today\, Protecting Tomorrow.”
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-meteorological-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260113T062905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T063032Z
UID:51458-1774137600-1774223999@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:World Water Day 22 March
DESCRIPTION:Photo:UNICEF/Vinay Panjwani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere water flows\, equality grows\nThe global water crisis affects everyone – but not equally. \nWhere people lack safe drinking water and sanitation close to home\, inequalities flourish\, with women and girls bearing the brunt. \nThey collect water. \nThey manage water. \nThey care for people made sick by unsafe water. \nThey lose time\, health\, safety\, and opportunities. \nAnd too often\, the systems that govern water leave women and girls out of decision-making\, leadership\, funding and representation. \nThis makes the water crisis a women’s crisis. \nWe need a transformative\, rights-based approach to solving these challenges\, where women’s voices are heard and their agency recognized. \nAll women must be equitably represented at all levels of water leadership – helping design every pipe and policy. \nAnd women must drive change in water as engineers\, farmers\, scientists\, sanitation workers and community leaders. \nAs we face growing risks\, from a changing climate and water-related disasters to financing shortfalls\, from social norms to governance gaps\, we need everybody to play their full part: managing water as a common good and building resilience for the future. \nThis includes engaging men and boys as allies in promoting safe water\, sanitation and hygiene for all\, and in challenging the norms and behaviours that hold women and girls back. \nOnly then can safe water services meet everyone’s needs – empowering women and girls to lead healthier\, more fulfilled lives – and making water a force for sustainable development and gender equality that benefits us all. \n\n\n\n\nPlay your part!\n\nWater can be a powerful force for gender equality — but only if everyone plays their part. Individuals\, schools\, organizations\, companies and governments all have a role to play to ensure that where water flows\, equality grows. \nDownload resources. \n\n\nKey messages for World Water Day 2026\n\nThe global water crisis affects everyone – but not equally. Where people lack the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation\, inequalities flourish\, with women and girls bearing the brunt. It’s time to centre women and girls in water solutions.\nWomen must shape the future of water. Water services must withstand climate change and meet everyone’s needs. We need a transformative\, rights-based approach to solving the water crisis\, where women’s voices\, leadership and agency are fully recognized.\nWhere water flows\, equality grows. When women and girls have equal voice in water decisions\, services become more inclusive\, sustainable and effective. We must invest in women’s leadership to make water a force for a healthier\, more prosperous\, gender-equal future that will benefit us all.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-water-day-22-march-2/
CATEGORIES:Water resources
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UID:51449-1774051200-1774137599@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Forests | 21 March
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests\, countries are encouraged to undertake local\, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees\, such as tree planting campaigns. \nThe theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. \n\n\n\nCelebrating forests and economies\n  \nForests and economies is the theme of the 2026 International Day of Forests\, celebrating the essential roles of forests in driving economic prosperity. These roles go well beyond income and jobs from forest production and the trade of renewable raw materials and foods: forests also sustain family and community agriculture\, enhance agricultural productivity\, and safeguard healthy watersheds. \nWith many countries seeking to move toward a sustainable bioeconomy\, forest products offer nature-based solutions as replacements for carbon-intensive materials while generating new economic opportunities. \nForests are indispensable for healthy economies – today and for future generations.  \n\n\n\n\nHow will you mark the day?\n\n\n\n\n\nShare the video\, forest fact animations\, logo and banners – available in multiple languages. Check out the International Day of Forest social media kit for more resources.\nEnter the 2026 International Day of Forests photo contest!\nJoin the conversation on social media using the #ForestDay hashtag. Pass on some of this year’s key messages or take a photo of your favourite forest and share online.\nOrganize or join events celebrating forests: tree plantings\, symposiums\, art exhibitions\, photo competitions or host a student debate.\nDon’t forget to tell us about it at IDF@fao.org and send us photos so we can add them to the gallery of events happening around the world.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-day-of-forests-21-march-2/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260113T062231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T062510Z
UID:51454-1774051200-1774137599@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:World Day for Glaciers 21 March
DESCRIPTION:Glaciers are considered as important water towers since they store approximately 70% of the global freshwater. \nPhoto:DJoseph/Adobe Stock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlaciers: Guardians of Earth’s Future\n  \nGlaciers are nature’s frozen sentinels\, vast rivers of ice and snow that carve the Earth\, silently bearing witness to the passage of time and the shifting rhythms of our planet. \nThey are essential to Earth’s ecosystem\, acting as critical freshwater reservoirs and indicators of the planet’s health. They provide water for millions of people\, regulate sea levels\, and support biodiversity. \nYet\, these frozen giants are under threat. Rising global temperatures are causing glaciers to retreat at an alarming rate\, leading to water scarcity\, rising sea levels\, and increasing the chances of natural disasters like floods or landslides. \nThese cascading changes jeopardize ecosystems\, human livelihoods\, and economies around the world. To address this urgent challenge\, ambitious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is essential. \nThe first World Day for Glaciers\, declared by the UN in its resolution A/RES/77/158 along with the International Year of Glaciers 2025\, encourage us all to act to preserve the vital role of glaciers in sustaining life on Earth for generations to come. \n  \n\n \nDCrane Photography/Adobe Stock\n\n\n\nJoin the movement\, save the glaciers\n\nUNESCO and the World Meteorological Organization join forces to champion the cause of glaciers. They are the leading UN agencies in charge of the International Day and the International Year of Glaciers. Follow their initiatives! Let’s act now to protect our glaciers and safeguard the lifelines they provide! \n2025 International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation \nPromotional material on Trello \nEvents \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorld Day for Glaciers & World Water Day 2025 Celebration\n\nIf you missed our UN event in New York\, you can watch it here. \n\n\nDid you know?\n\n\n\nMore than 2 billion people —equivalent to more than the combined populations of China and the United States— depend on glacier and snowmelt as a crucial source of freshwater.\nThe ongoing decline in glaciers contributes to global sea-level rise\, with today’s sea level about 20 cm higher than in 1900.\nGlaciers are projected to vanish in one-third of the current sites by 2050.\n\nKey messages\n\nReasons to defend our icy giants\n\n\n\n\n\nUN Websites you should not miss\n\n\nInternational Year of Glaciers 2025\nWorld Meteorological Organization: cryosphere\nUNEP\nClimate Change\nUNFCCC\nWorld Water Day 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUN Water – UNESCO flagship World Water Development Report 2025\n\n\n\n UN Water-UNESCO join report on water and sanitation is launched every year on World Water Day\, exploring the same theme as World Water Day\, and giving policy recommendations to decision-makers by offering best practices and in-depth analyses. The 2025 edition is titled ‘Water Towers: Mountains and glaciers’. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the UN-Water campaign for glaciers\n\n\n\nUN-Water has joined forces with other entities to champion the cause of glaciers with a global campaign for World Water Day (22 March). This powerful initiative shines a spotlight on the far-reaching impacts of glacier changes on downstream communities and ecosystems and the need for developing water-related adaptation strategies. Let’s act now to protect our glaciers and safeguard the lifelines they provide!
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-day-for-glaciers-21-march-2/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Water resources
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260114T111702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T112026Z
UID:51625-1773964800-1774051199@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:International Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Historically\, Earth Day is celebrated twice in the world: on March 20 and April 22. The first holiday has a pacifist and humanistic focus\, the second – an ecological one.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-earth-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260316T103120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T103217Z
UID:57980-1773878400-1773964799@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:Online side-event "Regional Dialogue on Cryospheric Sciences in Central Asia"
DESCRIPTION:2025\, the International Year of Glacier Conservation\, has concluded and passed the baton to the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034). To maintain momentum and build on the achievements achieved\, it is important to continue dialogue and regional cooperation.\n\n\nTherefore\, on March 19\, the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty will hold an online side event dedicated to developing cooperation in cryospheric sciences in Central Asia.\n\n\nThe dialogue aims to strengthen joint research\, monitoring and knowledge sharing so that scientific evidence can better support decisions on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.\n\n\nMarch 19\, 2026\, 15:00–16:30 Almaty time\nhttps://www.facebook.com/100063499062426/posts/1539412864852001/?rdid=jUY2uFpML8BElp18#
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/online-side-event-regional-dialogue-on-cryospheric-sciences-in-central-asia/
CATEGORIES:Education, knowledge and training,Water resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260114T105020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T105317Z
UID:51613-1773446400-1773532799@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:International Rivers Day
DESCRIPTION:On March 14\, many countries celebrate International Day for Rivers\, previously known as International Day of Action Against Dams and for Rivers\, Water and Life. It is also known in the world as the “International Day of Action Against Dams”\, which appeared in the calendar of environmental dates on the initiative of the American public organization “International Rivers Network”. In March 1997\, the First International Conference against the Construction of Large Dams was held in the Brazilian city of Curitiba\, which supported the establishment of a new holiday and decided to “celebrate the day of the fight against dams in defense of Rivers\, Water and Life annually on March 14.” The motto of the Day was the words: “For rivers\, water and life!”
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-rivers-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260113T060940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T061329Z
UID:51443-1772496000-1772582399@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:World Wildlife Day 3 March
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nPhoto:Anankkml/Adobe Stock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe incalculable value of wildlife\nPeople everywhere rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet our needs – from food\, to fuel\, medicines\, housing\, and clothing. For us to enjoy the benefits and the beauty that nature brings us and our planet\, people have been working together to make sure ecosystems are able to thrive and plant and animal species are able to exist for future generations. \nWorld Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora\, to raise awareness of their many benefits to reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime and human-induced reduction of species\, which have wide-ranging economic\, environmental and social impacts. \nThis 2025 the theme of the international day\, “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet”\, explores how we can work together to make our current – an insufficient – financial flows more effective and sustainable to build a resilient future for both people and the planet \nWith over 1 million species estimated to be threatened with extinction\, and facing the intensifying triple planetary crisis\, innovative finance for wildlife conservation is more urgent than ever. \n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know?\n\nOrganize your own event or share your commitment to wildlife on social media. \nWeb \nSocial Media Kit \nOnline UN Event \nShare your Event
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-wildlife-day-3-march-2/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260220T104412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T105950Z
UID:56666-1772114400-1772119800@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:CTCN-UNON Webinar: Introduction for Network Members
DESCRIPTION:26 February 2026 – 2:00 pm > 3:30 pm CET\nEurope/Copenhagen\n\nOrganiser Climate Technology Centre and Network\n\n\nThe Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) is pleased to invite CTC Network Members to the first ever Network Introduction Webinar\, taking place on 26 February 2026 from 14:00 to 15:30 CET\, co-hosted with the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) via MS Teams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAs the Network continues to expand\, the session will present an overview of its structure and priorities for 2026\, highlight opportunities for member engagement\, and share key updates on planned activities. It will also provide an introduction to the procurement process for accessing technical assistance projects. \nThe session will be delivered in English via MS Teams by the CTCN Secretariat and UNON. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to engage with the speakers during a dedicated Q&A session. \nSee the full agenda below: \n\n14:00-14:05    Welcome Remarks\nStephen Minas\, Chair\, CTCN Advisory Board\n14:05-14:15    Introduction to CTC Network\nThanh Thanh Tranova\, Network Engagement Specialist\n14:15-14:45    Procurement Process\nMd. Zahedul Islam\, Head of Procurement\, UNON\nMargaret Cheti\, Senior Procurement Assistant\, UNON\n14:45-15:25    Q&A with Network Members\n15:25-15:30    Closing Remarks\nAriesta Ningrum\, Director\, CTCN\n\nFind more information in the concept note attached.\nFor questions\, reach out to the CBNE team at thanh.tranova@un.org. \nREGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR HERE.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/%d0%b2%d0%b5%d0%b1%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b0%d1%80-ctcn-unon-%d0%b2%d0%b2%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d0%b5-%d0%b4%d0%bb%d1%8f-%d1%87%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2-%d1%81%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%b8/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260220T113812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T113927Z
UID:56691-1772103600-1772109000@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:CAREC invites you to a regional training on the use of web portals and the SWIM hydrological model
DESCRIPTION:On February 26\, 2026\, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) will conduct a regional training on the use of web portals and the SWIM hydrological model in an online format. \n\nTrainers: Yuliy Didovets\, AQUASIA Project Manager\, Senior Researcher\, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) Azamat Kauazov\, CACIP Coordinator\, CAREC\n\n\n \n  \nDate and time : February 26\, 2026\, 11:00-12:30. \nLanguage : Russian \nFormat: online using the Zoom platform \nZoom link \nDownload the program \nThe event aims to increase the capacity of specialists\, representatives of government and non-governmental organizations\, NGOs\, the academic community\, and farmers in the use of climate information for decision-making. \nParticipants will become familiar with the capabilities of the CACIP Tools section\, gain basic knowledge of the application of the SWIM (Soil and Water Integrated Model) and machine learning methods for seasonal river runoff forecasting\, and expand their understanding of climate risks. \nThe training is organized by CAREC with co-financing from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) within the framework of the Climate Risk Management in Central Asia program\, implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). \nFor all organizational questions\, please contact Azamat Kauzov\, coordinator of CACIP\, CAREC\, cacip@carececo.org
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/carec-invites-you-to-a-regional-training-on-the-use-of-web-portals-and-the-swim-hydrological-model/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20251207T160556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T160805Z
UID:49097-1771286400-1771372799@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:World Tourism Resilience  Day\, February 17
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-tourism-resilience-day-february-17/
CATEGORIES:Tourism, entertainment and recreation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20260209T113349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T113604Z
UID:54698-1770681600-1770767999@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:Roundtable to discuss practical mechanisms for implementing the Action Plan for 2025–2027 of the National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change of the Republic of Tajikistan
DESCRIPTION:We would like to inform you that a roundtable discussion is scheduled for February 10\, 2026\, at the Agency for Hydrometeorology to discuss practical mechanisms for implementing the Action Plan for 2025–2027 of the National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change of the Republic of Tajikistan for the period up to 2030\, as well as the initiation of the development of the draft State Program for the Study of the Cryosphere and Conservation of Glaciers of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2026–2034. Participation is possible in person or online.\n\n For organizational questions and additional information\, please contact:\nKamoliddin Nazirzoda (tel.: +992 90 105 55 40\, email: knazirzoda1996@gmail.com)\nAmirjon Nazarov (tel.: +992 98 301 00 01\, email: nazarzoda03@mail.ru)
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/roundtable-to-discuss-practical-mechanisms-for-implementing-the-action-plan-for-2025-2027-of-the-national-strategy-for-adaptation-to-climate-change-of-the-republic-of-tajikistan/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260203
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20251207T154446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T154647Z
UID:49092-1769990400-1770076799@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:World Wetlands Day 2 February
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands for our common future\nWetlands are ecosystems\, in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and marine and coastal ecosystems\, such as all lakes and rivers\, underground aquifers\, swamps and marshes\, wet grasslands\, peatlands\, oases\, estuaries\, deltas and tidal flats\, mangroves and other coastal areas\, coral reefs\, and all human-made sites such as fishponds\, rice paddies\, reservoirs and saltpans. \nThese lands are critical to people and nature\, given the intrinsic value of these ecosystems\, and their benefits and services\, including their environmental\, climate\, ecological\, social\, economic\, scientific\, educational\, cultural\, recreational and aesthetic contributions to sustainable development and human wellbeing. \nAlhough they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth’s land surface\, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands. Wetland biodiversity matters for our health\, our food supply\, for tourism and for jobs. Wetlands are vital for humans\, for other ecosystems and for our climate\, providing essential ecosystem services\, such as water regulation\, including flood control and water purification. More than a billion people across the world depend on wetlands for their livelihoods – that’s about one in eight people on Earth. \n\n\n\n\nOur future depends on them\n\nThe theme for World Wetlands Day is “Protecting wetlands for our common future“. \nCheck the Ramsar’s official website\, leading entity for this international day\, and get to know the importance of these ecosystems. Make the voices of nature be heard with this material available in several languages. \n\n\n\nWhy they are in danger\nWetlands are among the ecosystems with the highest rates of decline\, loss and degradation. Indicators of current negative trends in global biodiversity and ecosystem functions are projected to continue in response to direct and indirect drivers\, such as rapid human population growth\, unsustainable production and consumption and associated technological development\, as well as the adverse impacts of climate change. \nWetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests and are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years — since 1970 — 35% of the world’s wetlands have been lost. Human activities that lead to loss of wetlands include drainage and infilling for agriculture and construction\, pollution\, overfishing and overexploitation of resources\, invasive species and climate change. \nThis vicious cycle of wetland loss\, threatened livelihoods\, and deepening poverty is the result of mistakenly seeing wetlands as wastelands rather than lifegiving sources of jobs\, incomes\, and essential ecosystem services. A key challenge is to change mindsets to encourage governments and communities to value and prioritize wetlands.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-wetlands-day-2-february/
CATEGORIES:Water resources
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20251207T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T154215Z
UID:49087-1769385600-1769471999@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Clean Energy 26 January
DESCRIPTION:Clean energy: for all…\nEnergy lies at the core of a double challenge: leaving no one behind and protecting the Planet. And clean energy is crucial to its solution. \nIn a world grappling with climate change\, clean energy plays a vital role in reducing emissions\, and can also benefit communities lacking access to reliable power sources. Still today\, 685 million people live in the dark – more than 80 per cent of them in Sub-Saharan Africa. \nThe connection between clean energy\, socio-economic development\, and environmental sustainability is crucial in addressing issues faced by vulnerable communities worldwide. \nFor populations without clean energy access\, the lack of reliable power hinders education\, healthcare\, and economic opportunities\, and many of these developing regions still rely heavily on polluting fossil fuels for their daily life\, perpetuating poverty. If current trends continue\, by 2030 around 1.8 billion people will still use unsafe\, unhealthy and inefficient cooking systems\, such as burning wood or dung. \nAlthough this situation has generally been improving\, the most recent figures show that the number of people without electricity actually increased by 10 million in 2022\, as population growth outpaced progress. The world is not on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7)\, which aims to ensure access to affordable\, reliable\, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. \n  \n… and for our planet\nBut adopting clean energy is integral to the fight against climate change\, as well. \nA large chunk of the greenhouse gases that blanket the Earth and trap the Sun’s heat are generated through energy production\, by burning fossil fuels (oil\, coal\, and gas) to generate electricity and heat. \nThe science is clear: to limit climate change\, we need to end our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in alternative sources of energy that are clean\, accessible\, affordable\, sustainable\, and reliable. Renewable energy sources – which are available in abundance all around us\, provided by the sun\, wind\, water\, waste\, and heat from the Earth – are replenished by nature and emit little to no greenhouse gases or pollutants into the air. \nAt the same time\, improving energy efficiency is key. Using less energy for the same output – through more efficient technologies in the transport\, building\, lighting\, and appliances sectors for instance: saves money\, cuts down on carbon pollution\, and helps ensure universal access to sustainable energy for all. \n  \n  \nBackground\nThe International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January was declared by the General Assembly (resolution A/77/327) as a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet. \n26 January is also the founding date of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)\, a global intergovernmental agency established in 2009 to support countries in their energy transitions\, serve as a platform for international cooperation\, and provide data and analyses on clean energy technology\, innovation\, policy\, finance and investment
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-day-of-clean-energy-26-january-2/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20251212T040119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T040119Z
UID:49237-1765843200-1765929599@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:2025 TREES IN CITIES ONLINE SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:Dear Experts\, \n  \nUrban forests are more than just trees\, they’re the backbone of greener\, healthier\, and more vibrant cities. They are inclusive\, accessible and highly impactful tool to enhance community well-being\, boost biodiversity\, and make our urban spaces more resilient to climate change. \n  \nOn 16 December 2025\, from 14:00–17:00 CET\, the 2025 TREES IN CITIES ONLINE SUMMIT brings together city leaders\, urban forestry professionals\, and international experts to share insights\, solutions\, and strategies for thriving urban forests. \n  \nWhy join? \n\nDiscover how cities worldwide are planting\, protecting\, and nurturing urban trees despite challenges.\nLearn from real-life case studies and practical policies that foster resilient\, inclusive\, and nature-rich cities.\nConnect and collaborate with leading experts and peers across the global urban forestry community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Full agenda: 2025 Trees in Cities Online Summit \n Event page: 2025 UNECE Trees in Cities Online Summit | UNECE \nWe look forward to celebrating a year of remarkable progress\, and to setting a shared vision for the years ahead. \nKind regards\, \nUNECE Forest and Bioeconomy Section
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/2025-trees-in-cities-online-summit/
CATEGORIES:Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251212
DTSTAMP:20260607T092454
CREATED:20250918T045853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T050238Z
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SUMMARY:International Mountain Day
DESCRIPTION:Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation\, adaptation and youth\nOver centuries\, mountain communities have developed solutions to adapt to their harsh environments\, deal with climate change\, reduce poverty and protect or restore biodiversity. \nThis International Mountain Day 2024 (IMD 2024) focuses precisely on the capacity and needs of its people through a triple approach: “Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation\, adaptation and youth.” \nInnovation is essential for addressing complex mountain-related issues. It encompasses technological advancements as well as creative problem-solving such as climate-smart agriculture. \nWhile dealing with climate change’s pressures on mountains\, adaptation becomes imperative for building resilience and reducing vulnerability. Adaptation strategies include solutions such as ecosystem-based approaches to disaster risk reduction and the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems. \nLastly\, the active participation of youth is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability of mountain solutions. IMD 2024 promotes decent work and quality employment for young persons\, accessible training\, and entrepreneurship opportunities that contribute to the sustainable use of mountain resources. \nWhy we need an International Mountain Day\n  \nMountains are natural jewels we should treasure.They are home to 15% of the world´s population and host about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. They provide freshwater for everyday life to half of humanity\, helping to sustain argiculture and supply clean energy and medicines. \nUnfortunately\, mountains are under threat from climate change \,overexploitation and contamination\, increasing the risk s for the people and the planet. \nAs the global climate continues to warm\, mountain glaciers melt affecting freshwater supplies downstream\, and mountain people — some of the world’s poorest — face even greater struggles to survive. \nSteep slopes mean the clearing of forest for farming\, settlements or infrastructure can cause soil erosion as well as the loss of habitat. Erosion and pollution harm the quality of water flowing downstream and the productivity of soil. In fact\, over 311 million rural mountain people in developing countries live in areas exposed to progressive land degradation\, 178 million of whom are considered vulnerable to food insecurity. \nThis problem affects us all. We must reduce our carbon footprint and take care of these natural treasures. \nInternational Mountain Day\, celebrated since 2003 through FAO\, creates awareness about the importance of mountains to life\, highlights the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and builds alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world. \nhttps://www.un.org/en/observances/mountain-day
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-mountain-day/
CATEGORIES:Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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