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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
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SUMMARY:the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
DESCRIPTION:The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be hosted by Mongolia in its capital city\, Ulaanbaatar\, from 17 to 28 August 2026 under the theme Restoring Land. Restoring Hope. \nCOP17 is expected to bring together delegates from UNCCD’s 197 Parties\, alongside leaders from government\, business and civil society\, as well as scientists\, youth\, Indigenous Peoples\, pastoralists and smallholder farmers. They will convene to forge solutions to the interconnected challenges of desertification\, land degradation and drought\, recognizing that restoring land is also essential to reducing instability\, preventing displacement and strengthening human and national security in vulnerable regions. \n“Land is our most vital infrastructure — underpinning food security\, water\, livelihoods and stability. When land fails\, insecurity rises — through lost livelihoods\, forced displacement and increased competition over scarce resources. With UNCCD COP17\, Mongolia is offering the world a powerful message: Restoring Land\, Restoring Hope is not only an environmental agenda\, but a development and resilience priority. As drought intensifies and land degradation accelerates\, the conference must drive practical\, investable solutions — from restoring degraded land and soils to strengthening the land–water nexus — so that communities can thrive\,” said UNCCD Executive Secretary Yasmine Fouad. \nLand degradation is already affecting up to 40 per cent of the world’s land\, with far-reaching impacts on food production\, water availability\, livelihoods and economic stability. COP17 offers a pivotal moment for countries and partners to strengthen implementation and mobilize greater investment in drought resilience and sustainable land management. \nWith a vast territory of 1.56 million square kilometers\, Mongolia is among the countries most affected by desertification and land degradation\, with nearly 77 per cent of its land already degraded. Hosting UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar will place international focus on land restoration priorities\, including approaches that safeguard livelihoods\, food security and ecosystems in dryland regions. \nCOP17 is taking place during the United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026(\, declared by the United Nations General Assembly and championed by Mongolia. This presents a major opportunity to accelerate action on the sustainable management\, restoration and conservation of rangelands\, while spotlighting the needs of pastoralist communities who depend directly on these ecosystems for their livelihoods. \nRangelands cover more than half of the Earth’s land surface\, support the direct livelihoods of around 500 million people and provide one-sixth of the world’s nutrition needs\, yet remain among the planet’s most overlooked and increasingly degraded ecosystems. \nDuring the two-week conference\, participants will engage in a high-level segment including ministerial dialogues\, alongside multistakeholder forums and thematic discussions on science–policy integration\, innovation and solutions\, tools and technologies\, and financing. In addition to formal negotiations\, COP17 is expected to catalyze collective action on rangelands\, resilience and water\, as well as food systems and soil health. \nIn preparation for COP17\, Mongolia has launched national initiatives linking land restoration with livelihoods and rural development\, including the President-led “Billion Trees” National Campaign\, initiated in 2021 and aiming to plant one billion trees by 2030. Mongolia has also expanded public engagement and youth participation through national dialogues and outreach activities\, including the “Youth4Land” National Forum. Through the Mongolia Business Council\, the COP17 Presidency has been engaging the country’s private sector in support of UNCCD’s Business4Land Initiative that aims to accelerate private sector action for sustainable land management. \nhttps://www.unccd.int/cop17
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/the-17th-session-of-the-conference-of-the-parties-cop17-to-the-united-nations-convention-to-combat-desertification-unccd/
LOCATION:Монголии – Улан-Баторе
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260825T142149
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SUMMARY:Regional Conference of youth on water and climate to be held in Samarkand - RCOY  Central Asia 2026
DESCRIPTION:RCOY Central Asia 2026 is the only fully youth-led platform of its kind in the region: on 4-6 September\, around 100 delegates from nine countries (Afghanistan\, Azerbaijan\, Kazakhstan\, Kyrgyzstan\, Mongolia\, Tajikistan\, Turkmenistan\, Türkiye and Uzbekistan) will gather in Samarkand\, Uzbekistan\, to develop a common regional position on water security and climate justice. \nHOW TO GET INVOLVED \n\nApply to attend the conference – by 2 August 2026: https://forms.gle/JYjAFD6zMrpUnQg67\nSubmit recommendations for the Regional Youth Statement – by 10 August 2026: https://forms.gle/fdvaXPffNazy3Nmw9\n\nMEDIA CONTACTS \nRCOY Central Asia 2026 Organizing Committee: rcoycentralasia@gmail.com\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcoycentralasia
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/regional-conference-of-youth-on-water-and-climate-to-be-held-in-samarkand-rcoy-central-asia-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260825T142149
CREATED:20260114T104116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T104416Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
DESCRIPTION:September 7 is one of the memorable dates of the United Nations\, which is called the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies. In 2020\, it was celebrated for the first time. \nIt is no secret that the problem of environmental pollution has long been included in the number of global problems of our time. Human activity and progress\, unfortunately\, have always had a downside\, expressed in the violation of the ecological balance. In addition to the depletion of natural resources\, human activity was accompanied by pollution of various areas of the environment: water\, air\, soil. Pollution\, ultimately\, many modern environmental scientists attribute to the factors that have a serious impact on climate change on the planet. \nThe memorable date of September 7\, established by Resolution (A/RES/74/212) of the UN General Assembly of December 19\, 2019\, is intended to draw the attention of all countries of the world to the problem of air pollution.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-day-of-clean-air-for-blue-skies/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260825T142149
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SUMMARY:the Second Regional One Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the Second Regional One Health Conference\, which will take place on September 14–15\, 2026\, in Bishkek\, the Kyrgyz Republic. The event is organized with the support of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic and the World Bank\, in collaboration with the One Health Committee under the Coordination Council for Public Health of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. \nThe Conference marks an important transition from the program design stage to the phase of practical implementation. The key highlight will be the official launch of the first phase of the national component of the “One Health for Pandemic Prevention” program in Kyrgyzstan. \nРегиональный экологический центр Центральной Азии (РЭЦЦА) выступает в качестве Регионального секретариата по координации деятельности в рамках «Единого здоровья» в Центральной Азии. РЭЦЦА обеспечивает организационную и техническую поддержку работы Регионального координационного совета по «Единому здоровью» (ROHCC)\, способствует налаживанию межсекторального диалога между странами региона\, а также оказывает содействие в реализации региональных и национальных программ\, направленных на укрепление систем профилактики зоонозных заболеваний\, борьбы с устойчивостью к противомикробным препаратам и обеспечения безопасности пищевых продуктов. \nConference webpage: https://carececo.org/main/activity/mettings/Second-Regional-Conference-One-Health/ \nScientific Day: Call for Abstracts \nOn Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026\, the Regional One Health Scientific Day will be held as part of the Conference. We invite researchers\, scientists\, and practitioners from Central Asia to present their findings and practical experiences related to the One Health approach. \nParticipation formats: \n\nOral presentation (selected through abstract peer review)\nPoster presentation\n\nKey thematic areas: \n\nPrevention and control of zoonotic diseases\nAntimicrobial resistance (AMR)\nFood safety\nImpact of climate change on disease emergence and spread\nCross-sectoral collaboration in human\, animal\, and environmental health\nIntegration of One Health principles into national policies and scientific research in Central Asia\n\nAbstract Submission Guidelines \nAbstracts should present original research findings or describe practical interventions implemented under the One Health framework in Central Asia. \nAbstract structure (maximum 500 words): \n\nIntroduction (Background): aim and objectives of the study/intervention\, hypothesis tested\, or description of the work carried out (including pilot projects).\nMethodology: study setting\, design\, target population\, and data collection and analysis methods.\nResults: key findings\, specific outcomes\, and lessons learned.\nConclusion.\n\nImportant Dates and Submission Process \n\nAbstract submission deadline: July 26\, 2026\nSubmission address: Dr. Kairat Tabynov\, Veterinary Sector Specialist\, One Health in Central Asia\, CAREC\nEmail: kairat.tabynov@gmail.com (with a mandatory copy to okravtsova@carececo.org – Oksana Kravtsova\, Project Coordinator)\n\nSelection Process and Participation Conditions \nThe Scientific Committee will review all submitted abstracts based on their technical and scientific merit\, as well as the quality of the presented results and lessons learned. Selection will also take into account the country\, age\, and gender of applicants to ensure equal opportunities. \n\nAuthors of the highest-ranked abstracts will be invited to deliver oral presentations.\nOther authors will be offered the opportunity to present posters.\n\nFunding: Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for: \n\nOral presenters\nLead authors of the top 5 poster presentations\n\nConference languages: Russian and English (simultaneous interpretation will be provided). \nRegistration for the Conference (mandatory): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNUnzvUTj5VE-gVzRasULxELHgBCvb6b8WjRFm8hILMOLfhQ/viewform \nWe invite you to be part of this important event and contribute to strengthening regional cooperation in One Health! \n 
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/the-second-regional-one-health-conference/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260825T142149
CREATED:20260114T103409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T103713Z
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SUMMARY:World Water Monitoring Day
DESCRIPTION:Every year on September 18\, since 2003\, World Water Monitoring Day has been celebrated. \nThis environmental holiday\, established on the initiative of the American Clean Water Foundation\, has now become an informational and educational program aimed at raising public awareness of the problems of the planet’s water resources and participating in protection against pollution. The program provides people with the opportunity to carry out basic monitoring of the state of local water bodies and is supported by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the International Water Association (IWA). \nInitially\, World Water Monitoring Day was planned to be celebrated on October 18\, in honor of the date of the adoption by the US Congress – October 18\, 1972 – of the “Clean Water Act”. This document is dedicated to the issues of restoration and protection of national water resources. But over time\, the holiday became famous and began to be held in other countries. Therefore\, since 2007\, its date has been moved forward a month\, to facilitate the participation of those countries in whose territories the water in reservoirs already freezes at this time of year.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-water-monitoring-day/
CATEGORIES:Water resources
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260825T142149
CREATED:20260512T115159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T115355Z
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SUMMARY:LESLIE Sustainable Land Management (SLM) International Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:19-20 October 2026\, Bukhara\,  Uzbekistan
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/leslie-sustainable-land-management-slm-international-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTSTAMP:20260825T142149
CREATED:20260114T072120Z
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SUMMARY:World Soil Day 5 December
DESCRIPTION:Photo:M/Adobe Stock (AI generated)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealthy Soils for Healthy Cities\nOur planet’s survival depends on the precious link with soil. Over 95 percent of our food comes from soils. Besides\, they supply 15 of the 18 naturally occurring chemical elements essential to plants. \nHowever\, in the face of climate change and human activity\, our soils are being degraded. Erosion disrupts the natural balance\, reducing water infiltration and availability for all forms of life\, and decreasing the level of vitamins and nutrients in food. \nSustainable soil management practices\, reduce erosion and pollution\, and enhance water infiltration and storage. They also preserve soil biodiversity\, improve fertility\, and contribute to carbon sequestration\, playing a crucial role in the fight against climate change. \nBut when we think about soil\, we almost always associate it with the countryside and nature. We rarely stop to consider that urban soil is also fundamental. \nThis World Soil Day 2025 focuses on urban landscapes with the theme “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.” Beneath asphalt\, buildings\, and streets lies soil that\, if permeable and vegetated\, helps absorb rainwater\, regulate temperature\, store carbon\, and improve air quality. But when it’s sealed with cement\, it loses these functions\, making cities more vulnerable to flooding\, overheating\, and pollution. \nTherefore\, this day invites everyone—from policymakers to citizens—to rethink urban spaces from the ground up\, to build greener\, more resilient\, and healthier cities. \n\n\n\n\nGet the message across!\nFAO’s website is full of initiatives and materials to raise awareness and spread the message of this observance on different platforms. Find out about a multitude of worldwide events related to the importance of healthy soils. \n\n\n\n\nBackground of a decade celebrating soils\nWorld Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. \nAn international day to celebrate soil was recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) in 2002. Under the leadership of the Kingdom of Thailand and within the framework of the Global Soil Partnership\, FAO has supported the formal establishment of WSD as a global awareness raising platform. The FAO Conference unanimously endorsed World Soil Day in June 2013 and requested its official adoption at the 68th UN General Assembly. In December 2013\, the UN General Assembly responded by designating 5 December 2014 as the first official World Soil Day.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-soil-day-5-december-2/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture and rural development,Biodiversity,Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTSTAMP:20260825T142149
CREATED:20260114T102506Z
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SUMMARY:International Mountain Day
DESCRIPTION:December 11 is International Mountain Day\, established by the decision of the 57th UN General Assembly in January 2003 (resolution A/RES/57/245). \nBut it was established earlier – in 1992 at the UN Conference on Environment and Development\, when Agenda 21 was adopted\, Chapter 13 of which\, entitled “Rational use of fragile ecosystems: sustainable mountain development”\, became a milestone in the history of mountain development.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-mountain-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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