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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;VALUE=DATE:20260314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315
DTSTAMP:20260717T145842
CREATED:20260114T105020Z
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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:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260717T145842
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260717T145842
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260717T145842
CREATED:20260113T062231Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260717T145842
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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:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260717T145842
CREATED:20260113T062905Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTSTAMP:20260717T145842
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTSTAMP:20260717T145842
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTSTAMP:20260717T145842
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260327
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CREATED:20260319T032735Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260717T145842
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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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