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SUMMARY:International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict 2026
DESCRIPTION:November 6 is celebrated annually as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict . \nWar is not only about human grief and suffering. Nature has always been a silent victim of conflict. Trees were cut down to build ships and siege weapons\, animals were exterminated to feed large armies\, streams and wells were filled up\, fields and forests were burned to the ground. In the 20th century\, conflicts reached such a scale that they became global. New weapons became capable of not just damaging nature\, but of completely destroying life in entire regions\, countries\, and ultimately the entire planet. \n\n\nThe issue of environmental damage first came to the forefront of public attention during the Vietnam War. The use of Agent Orange herbicides (defoliants) resulted in irreparable damage to ecosystems and long-term chemical contamination of the soil. The international community spoke out against such weapons. This resulted in the adoption of the ENMOD Convention\, which prohibits the modification of the environment for military purposes\, and amendments to the Geneva Convention. \nEnvironmental damage during war can be deliberate\, even if aimed solely at the enemy. Since ancient times\, scorched earth tactics have been used to destroy crops\, natural resources\, and strategically important objects. With the development of aviation\, it became possible to bomb industrial facilities and fuel storage facilities behind enemy lines. Finally\, the use of now-prohibited weapons—chemical and biological—has become possible. \n\nDuring the 1991 Gulf War\, retreating Iraqi forces spilled 8 million barrels of oil into the sea and set oil rigs ablaze. The damage was so extensive that the aftermath is considered the greatest environmental disaster of the 20th century. During the bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999\, chemical plants in Pančevo were destroyed. Harmful substances leaked into the air\, land\, and rivers\, deteriorating the environmental situation throughout the Balkans. In 2006\, over 30\,000 tons of petroleum products leaked into the Mediterranean Sea from the Lebanese power plant\, which was bombed by Israeli forces. \nAll these incidents have exposed the imperfections of international agreements and conventions\, raising difficulties with the definition itself. The Geneva Convention defines unacceptable damage as “extensive\, long-term\, and severe.” Proving these three characteristics simultaneously is extremely difficult\, and the vagueness of these terms doesn’t help matters. The methodology for calculating damages\, who should compensate for it\, and\, most importantly\, how to achieve this compensation in practice also raise questions. \n\nEnvironmental pollution also occurs unintentionally. Lead from ordinary bullets leaches into the soil\, poisoning it and groundwater. More exotic materials—ammunition cores made of tungsten\, cobalt\, or depleted uranium—can cause even more serious harm. Some researchers link the increased cancer rates in Kuwait and Serbia to the use of such bullets there. Beyond direct military action\, industry also causes harm. War requires large quantities of weapons\, equipment\, and fuel. This leads to intensive mining and the development of heavy industry. During World War II\, zinc and iron mining and smelting in Canada increased exponentially\, leading to severe pollution throughout North America. \nNatural resources are crucial to all aspects of armed conflict. They can be the cause of war\, they are essential for achieving victory in war\, and without them\, peaceful recovery after conflict is impossible. \n\nSince 1990\, at least 80 military conflicts have been triggered by resource scarcity or the desire to control their extraction. Forty percent of all internal armed conflicts over the past 70 years have been linked to natural resources. Civil wars in Liberia\, Angola\, and Congo were fueled by the desire to possess valuable minerals—diamonds\, gold\, and oil. Conflicts in Sudan and the Middle East are often driven by a lack of vital resources: fertile land and water. \n\nDuring war\, control over resources is essential for its financing. Smuggling diamonds and other valuable minerals is the main source of income for the various factions fighting among themselves in Africa. This situation also complicates peace negotiations. Since the conflict resolution process inevitably involves the control of valuable resources\, the side threatened with losing its source of income will drag it out and even sabotage it. Even when a shaky ceasefire is reached\, it doesn’t last long. Statistically\, such civil wars are twice as likely as other types to recur within just five years of the peace agreement. \nWithout natural resources\, restoring peaceful life is impossible. Extraction and processing of minerals create jobs and replenish national budgets. Vital resources such as soil and water must be used rationally and sustainably to prevent outbreaks of famine or disease. Unfortunately\, intensified resource extraction for the purpose of economic recovery often leads to new conflicts\, harms depleted ecosystems\, and leads to yet another war\, devastating both humans and nature. \n\nThere is no single approach to solving this problem. Some countries are calling for international restrictions and controls on the extraction of rare resources\, while others fear that\, under the pretext of environmental protection\, their legal right to manage their mineral wealth will be taken away. Certainly\, the only true and radical solution would be to end all wars on the planet. But while this goal is still a long way off\, we can at least try to mitigate the damage caused by monitoring compliance with international obligations and improving legislation.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-day-for-preventing-the-exploitation-of-the-environment-in-war-and-armed-conflict-2026/
CATEGORIES:Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems,Water resources
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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SUMMARY:Online workshop on Methane Leak Detection and Repair: International Practice and Recommendations for Central Asia
DESCRIPTION:November 06\, 2026 – 14:00 Astana time\, online Zoom \nCAREC and Carbon Limits invite you to an online workshop on 6 November 2026 at 14:00 (Astana time). The workshop will last two hours and will be held in Russian. It will cover the main types and sources of methane emissions in oil and gas operations and the key elements of a methane leak detection and repair programme: scope\, implementation models\, inspection frequency\, detection technologies\, and leak repair and verification. Each element will be presented with international examples and recommendations for Central Asia\, based on the new best-practice handbook. Please register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lLO2Ch–Qo25S-8O6jIQww \nAgenda \n\nMethane emissions in oil and gas: main types and sources\nDesigning a methane leak detection and repair programme: international practice and recommendations for Central Asia\nDiscussion and wrap-up
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/online-workshop-on-methane-leak-detection-and-repair-international-practice-and-recommendations-for-central-asia/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20261103T230700
CREATED:20261002T003757Z
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SUMMARY:2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC\, more commonly known as COP31\, is the upcoming 31st session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference\, to be held at the Expo Center in Antalya\, Turkey from 9 to 20 November 2026.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/2026-united-nations-climate-change-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20261103T230700
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SUMMARY:World Science Day for Peace and Development 2026
DESCRIPTION:The theme for November 10\, 2026\, has not yet been announced. Last year\, the day was held under the slogan ” Trust\, Transformation\, and the Future: The Science We Need for 2050. ” This motto is particularly relevant in our era\, when scientific achievements simultaneously provoke admiration and anxiety\, and trust in science has become as important a resource as the research itself. \nThe modern world stands on the threshold of fundamental transformation. Climate change\, artificial intelligence\, and genetic technologies all pose complex ethical and practical questions for humanity. Science has ceased to be the preserve of narrow specialists and has become everyone’s business\, as our shared future depends on scientific advances. As the pandemic has demonstrated\, without trust in science\, society cannot effectively respond to global challenges. \nThis topic is particularly significant because 2024 marks the beginning of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development. This recognition recognizes that science must be more than just a source of knowledge\, but also a tool for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This represents a new paradigm in which scientists work hand in hand with society\, policymakers\, and business. \nA crisis of trust in science is one of the key challenges of our time. The spread of misinformation\, rising anti-scientific sentiment\, and distrust of experts are undermining humanity’s ability to solve global problems. At the same time\, scientists themselves are increasingly considering the social responsibility of their research. A kind of contract is emerging: society trusts science\, and science guarantees that its findings will benefit humanity. \nBelarusian science is making a significant contribution to this global process. Scientists from the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus are actively working in the field of sustainable agriculture\, developing resource-saving technologies and adaptive plant varieties. Innovative developments in artificial intelligence and microelectronics demonstrate how fundamental research can be transformed into practical solutions. It is especially important that this is happening in close collaboration with the international scientific community\, as problems such as climate change and pandemics transcend national borders. \nThe image of future science is not one of a lone genius in a laboratory\, but rather a collective portrait of interdisciplinary teams working together with local communities to solve specific problems. This is a science that speaks a clear language\, listens to societal needs\, and is open to dialogue. \nIt’s time to consider: what kind of science do we want in 2050? Perhaps it should be a science that not only creates new technologies but also helps us become wiser in their use. A science that unites people\, not divides them. A science that preserves the planet for future generations. \n\nWorld Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated annually on November 10. First declared by UNESCO in 2001\, the day is dedicated to deepening the dialogue between scientists and the general public and highlights the importance of science for us all. \n\nUntil the early modern period\, scientists were reluctant to share their research results. Firstly\, before the development of printing\, this was technically difficult. Scientists primarily corresponded privately with colleagues and worked independently. A second significant reason was the impossibility of avoiding plagiarism and securing credit for a discovery. Scientists even encrypted their notes to prevent unconfirmed hypotheses from becoming public knowledge before they were proven. Many concealed their inventions until they could profit from them. \nThe scientific revolution also made science more open. Just as scientists themselves began to feel the need to share their discoveries and discuss them internationally\, society also became increasingly interested in innovations in a field that had previously only attracted a small circle of intellectuals. Science forever changed the face of the world. Revolutionary discoveries in medicine made it possible to overcome diseases that had plagued humanity for centuries. Advances in agriculture fed the hungry and fueled explosive population growth. The discovery of electricity and steam power improved the overall standard of living. \n\nBut progress also had its downside: environmental pollution\, increasing wealth inequality\, and the gap in living standards between European countries and the rest of the world. Finally\, science created unprecedented weapons\, from dynamite to the nuclear bomb. \nThe public has always viewed science with both admiration and apprehension. Faith in the bright future promised by progress has given way to fear of the destructive power of incompletely understood forces of nature. In times of crisis\, scientists are always the source of great hope\, yet they are often blamed for civilization’s woes. This trend continues today. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic\, this has become especially relevant. Despite the unprecedented level of mobilization of the scientific community and the support received by doctors and scientists\, the flip side has also become evident. \n\nThe WHO has called this phenomenon an ” infodemic ” or  information pandemic . A vast amount of unverified and often false information has flooded the internet. Panicky and hateful rhetoric has filled the information space\, drowning out rational arguments. UNESCO expert Fouad Laroui laments\, “Over the past 20 years\, the idea has become entrenched in society that science is a religion or a belief system\, no different from any other. This is very dangerous.” \nThere are alarming similarities between the criticism leveled at the introduction of smallpox vaccination in the 18th century and the refusal of educated people today to vaccinate against COVID-19. Relatively innocuous conspiracy theories\, such as the flat Earth society\, may seem unworthy of attention. But the anti-vaccination movement poses a very real danger to humanity. Therefore\, UNESCO has declared increasing scientific literacy among its top priorities for scientific development . \nOne of the most significant reasons for the spread of fake news is the lack of an alternative. Experts are often unable to quickly and clearly answer the public’s questions. To combat the infodemic\, experts must communicate with the public more often and explain their work simply and clearly in audience-friendly venues: blogs and online publications. This is the only way to teach people to calmly and carefully analyze information and avoid spreading unverified\, scandalous claims. \n\nDespite the complexities of the interaction between science and society\, scientific advancement is key to sustainable development. UNESCO cites the transition to a green and digital society—the “double transition” —as key priorities . This cannot be achieved without significant investment in science. \nMost countries\, even the poorest\, recognize the need to develop environmentally friendly and digital technologies. Investment in this area has increased globally over the past five years. However\, eight out of ten countries still invest less than 1% of GDP in science and remain primarily importers of advanced goods and technologies. \nFor developed countries\, developing green technologies is the only way to meet the Paris Agreement’s commitments. Eighty percent of the world’s energy supply still relies on fossil fuels\, and a transition to renewable energy will not only require significant investment but also disrupt the labor market. Unemployment and a decline in living standards can be prevented by implementing new technologies and creating knowledge-based jobs. For developing countries\, a “dual transition” is a way to significantly accelerate industrialization. \n\nBut even here\, progress has its downside. The development of alternative energy will lead to fluctuations in the labor market and price instability for natural resources\, the extraction of which accounts for a significant portion of the economies of some countries. Rampant digitalization makes the economy more transparent and reduces corruption. At the same time\, the transition to cashless payments could harm those employed in the informal sector. India\, for example\, is a cash economy. A large portion of its population risks\, if not losing their income\, then at least facing additional difficulties. \nOnly the harmonious development of science can ensure the realization of all the benefits of the dual transition without further disruption. To achieve this\, science must be open and accessible to all. The right to science\, to participate equally in scientific endeavors and to benefit from its achievements\, is a fundamental human right. The development of open science is one of the core principles proclaimed by UNESCO. \n\nUnfortunately\, the development of the scientific journal system not only enabled scientists around the world to interact with one another but\, over time\, has also complicated this communication. Since the 1980s\, more and more scientists have been criticizing the current system. Major publishers\, such as Elsevier and Springer\, have gained a virtually unlimited monopoly on the publication of scientific papers. Critics of the journal system argue that the prices they charge authors and subscribers are exorbitant\, hindering access to scientific information. \nWith the development of the internet\, more and more scientists are advocating for open access platforms for scientific research. Open Science publications allow scientists around the world to quickly share their latest achievements. Besides the paywall (as expensive subscriptions to scientific journals have been caustically called)\, publication timelines are an additional obstacle: several months can pass between the writing of a scientific paper and its publication\, which is often unacceptable. \nLiterature on ecology\nBelarus has a highly developed system of university repositories. Publications by staff\, faculty\, and students of major universities\, as well as conference proceedings\, are available online under a Creative Commons license. In its collection of books and research articles on various environmental issues\, the Central Scientific Library of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus strives to include as many legally open-access publications as possible. Physical books and journals are available for anyone to read at the library. \nReaders can also peek behind the notorious paywall: the library subscribes to most of the largest scientific databases across all fields of science\, including Scopus\, Web of Science\, and others. Access to these databases is free for readers from their library workstations.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-science-day-for-peace-and-development-2026/
CATEGORIES:Culture, science art, Public associations
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
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SUMMARY:International Energy Saving Day
DESCRIPTION:      The first International Energy Saving Day was celebrated in 2008. The decision to celebrate this day was made in April 2008 in Kazakhstan at an international meeting of coordinators of SPARE\, the international environmental network “School Project on Resources and Energy.”\n      Since approximately 20 countries are currently participating in the project\, this immediately gave the newly proclaimed Energy Saving Day international status. \n     International Energy Saving Day once again draws the attention of authorities and the public to the rational use of resources and the development of renewable energy sources.\n     Energy conservation plays a vital role in preserving natural resources. Saved energy can be used to replace newly produced energy\, thereby reducing environmental pollution. Furthermore\, energy conservation is economically beneficial. Energy conservation measures are 2.5 to 3 times cheaper than producing and delivering the same amount of newly generated energy to consumers.\nThis holiday is a great opportunity to talk to your friends and family about energy conservation and renewable energy sources\, explain why it is so important to do this\, and hold events for the general public.\n     The simplest and most basic energy saving measures are available to everyone and can be applied in everyday life almost everywhere.\n     As part of the International Energy Saving Day\, countries involved in the project are hosting a wide range of events\, from practical measures to insulate school classrooms to street protests. Students\, teachers\, representatives of environmental organizations\, government employees\, and specialists from research institutes are participating in the event.\nYou too can organize your own campaign and become part of the common effort aimed at preserving the environment and developing energy that meets the principles of sustainable development.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-energy-saving-day/
CATEGORIES:Energy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
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SUMMARY:World Recycling Day
DESCRIPTION:     Over the past 30 years\, humanity has consumed a third of the Earth’s available resources. Resource consumption increases by 1.5 percent each year. Therefore\, conserving natural resources\, exploring alternative resources\, and recycling raw materials are becoming increasingly important. \n     In recent years\, the world’s population has quadrupled\, and industrial production has grown nearly 20-fold. However\, modern technology cannot adequately purify air and water or recycle industrial waste. Currently\, approximately 80 billion tons of waste have accumulated in landfills. And these mountains are growing because only a third of byproducts are recycled. Every year\, people throw away more and more packaging\, tires\, and household appliances. Today\, waste recycling is once again on the agenda. Giving waste a second life helps save significant amounts of raw materials and energy.  \n      Waste paper\, packaging\, glass\, wood\, metal\, and household appliances are recycled worldwide—waste recycling has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States. Yet\, we generously send it all to landfills. \nRecycling Day is held to raise public and industrial awareness of the problem of waste recycling. This day is an appropriate time to hold recycling events for non-ferrous and ferrous metals\, used tires\, plastic bottles\, and paper. On this day\, Russian cities are hosting the “Ecology-Recycling” campaign\, “Forest Guardians\,” and “Attack on Plastic.”\n      Paper recycling can help protect forests from deforestation\, as wastepaper is an alternative to paper production. In Western countries\, executives seeking to cultivate an environmentally friendly image have long used recycled office paper\, which is produced without the use of living trees.\n      Of course\, this problem cannot be solved by volunteer efforts. Scientists see a way out of this critical situation in the creation of a national waste management strategy\, the involvement of scientists and industrialists in this process\, and the development of environmental and economic incentives to transition production to low-waste technologies. In many regions of the country\, the insufficient number of landfills for waste disposal remains a problem – household and industrial waste\, especially large-tonnage waste from the energy and chemical industries. Issues regarding the use of ash and slag from thermal power plants by regional enterprises remain unresolved\, and there is a lack of glass recycling capacity. Polymer waste\, including polyethylene waste\, etc.\, is practically not recycled. 
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-recycling-day/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Water resources
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117
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SUMMARY:The United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
DESCRIPTION:     UNESCO  \, the United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization\, was established on November 16\, 1945\, in London by the governments of 37 states and was the formal successor to the International Institute for Intellectual Cooperation\, established in 1925. \n     The purpose of the creation of UNESCO was: “To contribute to the strengthening of peace and security by enhancing cooperation among peoples in the fields of education\, science and culture in the interests of ensuring universal respect for justice\, the rule of law and the human rights and fundamental freedoms proclaimed for all peoples without distinction as to race\, sex\, language or religion in the Charter of the United Nations.” \n     UNESCO Headquarters are located in Paris. UNESCO currently has 191 Member States and six Associate Countries. The UNESCO Moscow Office was established in 1994 and became fully operational in 1996. It currently actively participates in projects such as: supporting the reform and development of education systems; discussing science policy reform and a culture of innovation\, strengthening biosphere reserves; promoting human rights and democratic principles\, taking into account the situation of youth as a target group for this activity; supporting cultural diversity\, promoting the preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage; HIV/AIDS prevention education; promoting universal access to knowledge\, and strengthening democratic norms in the field of information and communication. \n     UNESCO’s mission goes beyond building schools in war-torn countries and publishing scientific discoveries. Building on education\, science\, culture\, and communication\, the organization strives to achieve a higher goal: instilling in people the idea of ​​peace.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/the-united-nations-educational-scientific-and-cultural-organization-unesco/
CATEGORIES:Culture, science art, Public associations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTSTAMP:20261103T230700
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SUMMARY:World Fisheries Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:On November 21\, 1997\, a meeting of public organizations representing the interests of fishing communities in developing countries was held in New Delhi. Participants proclaimed the creation of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples. In honor of this event\, local fishing communities celebrated World Fisheries Day on November 21 the following year . \n\nThe forum brings together 29 local organizations from 23 countries and represents the interests of over 10 million ordinary fishermen worldwide. The organization defends the rights of small communities to their traditional way of life and livelihoods. Large commercial fishing vessels and poachers are depleting the fish stocks that traditionally sustain coastal communities. Regional infrastructure development often ignores community interests\, destroying fishermen’s habitats and polluting rivers and seas. In recent years\, threats from climate change have increased. \nThe Forum maintains international contacts with other fisheries associations\, the UN\, the FAO\, and the Committee on World Food Security. In 2016\, the FAO and representatives of the Vatican held their first official World Fisheries Day. The Holy See has observers at UN European organizations\, and the Church traditionally supports the hungry\, so this alliance is not surprising. \nFish is a high-quality and affordable animal protein that is easily digestible and helps combat micronutrient deficiencies. Eighty-eight percent of all fish caught globally is used directly for human consumption\, and the world’s ocean resources are indispensable in combating poverty and ensuring food security. This is especially true for small-scale fisheries. Fishing and fish farming provide livelihoods for 12% of the world’s population. Workers of large fishing companies and their crews generally enjoy decent working conditions\, adequate wages\, and the ability to protect their rights. The situation is much worse in small communities and for people forced to work illegally. \n\nSmall-scale fisheries employ up to 90% of all fishers and fish workers worldwide\, half of whom are women. Communities living on the banks of rivers\, lakes\, and seashores are often so closely tied to fishing that it becomes part of their traditional culture. Fish farming is typically regulated centrally at the legislative level\, and the interests of these communities are often simply ignored. In developing countries\, these communities typically live in remote areas with poor infrastructure\, education\, and healthcare. Local fishers are unable to compete with industrial aquaculture\, leading to declining living standards and rising unemployment. \nMany are forced to work illegally\, which only exacerbates the problem—illegal\, unreported\, and unregulated fishing further depletes fish stocks\, and the working conditions of illegal fishermen are often little different from slavery. The value of illegally caught fish reaches $23 million annually\, and one in five fish sold worldwide is caught illegally. Countries around the world are working to strengthen international legislation to ensure that only authorized species are caught in authorized areas. One of the most effective tools has become the Agreement on Port State Measures . \n\nIn Belarus\, pond fish farming accounts for the largest share of aquaculture. The vast majority of fish on the market is caught in artificial reservoirs. Fish farming is carried out by state-owned and jointly owned fish farms. Private entrepreneurs can also lease ponds. These ponds are used not only for commercial fish farming; some natural reservoirs are adapted for ecotourism and recreational fishing. Fish stocks in lakes and rivers are restored using broodstocks raised at fish farms. These ponds can be considered biodiversity reserves\, gene banks for rare and endangered fish species. \nCollection in the library\nThe Institute of Fisheries of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus provides scientific support for the industry. The institute specializes in the selection of fish species and breeds\, the development of technologies and automated devices for feeding and keeping fish\, technical documentation\, and methodological recommendations. The institute annually publishes a collection of scientific papers\, “Issues of Fisheries in Belarus\,” which presents the results of ichthyological\, fisheries\, and hydrobiological research conducted in the Republic of Belarus and other countries. Issues of the collection from 1995 to 2020 are available for review in the library of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus\, and some issues are publicly available on the institute’s website .
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-fisheries-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Biodiversity,Climate change,Water resources
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20261103T230700
CREATED:20261002T014248Z
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SUMMARY:Day of the establishment of the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation (VOOP)
DESCRIPTION:On the initiative and with the participation of prominent Russian scientists\, public figures\, and government officials\, the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation—Russia’s largest public environmental organization—was founded in 1924.\n      The purpose of the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation was the need to voluntarily unite scientific efforts and the most progressive-minded public to restore and rationally manage the country’s natural resources\, which had been undermined by ruthless exploitation\, civil war\, and devastation. \n     Since 1960\, VOOP has been a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). In 1984\, the society was awarded the Silver Medal of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for its active environmental work.\n      VOOP is a member of the Coordinating Council of Public Organizations of Russia\, a member of the Roundtable of Public Environmental Organizations\, and a founder of the Russian Green Cross Organization\, the Ecological Congress\, and the Russian Ecological Movement (RED).\nThroughout its development\, the Society has assisted government agencies\, primarily environmental protection agencies\, in addressing a variety of environmental and ecological issues.\n      The Society’s current goal is to organize a public movement for a healthy and favorable environmental situation in Russia and to create conditions conducive to its sustainable\, environmentally safe development. Its main areas of activity include: environmental education and public awareness; dissemination of environmental knowledge; scientific\, technical\, and practical environmental activities; and public oversight of compliance with environmental legislation. The Society has organizations in all constituent entities of the Russian Federation\, with over 3 million members.\n      VOOP places great emphasis on developing the amateur club movement. Approximately 2\,400 clubs specializing in natural sciences (floriculture\, aquaristics\, pigeon breeding\, etc.) operate within VOOP organizations.\n     VOOP calls on the population of Russia to join its ranks to jointly address environmental issues and provide the Society with the necessary support in protecting the constitutional rights of Russian citizens to a favorable environment.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/day-of-the-establishment-of-the-all-russian-society-for-nature-conservation-voop/
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