Every 23 March, the World Meteorological Organization commemorates the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950. It 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 […]
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.
Picture taken by the Apollo 11 crew on their way home. Photo:NASA (image restored by Toby Ord) When Mother Earth sends us a message Mother 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. Climate […]
April 22-24, Astana, Kazakhstan https://carececo.org/en/main/activity/mettings/caccc-2026/
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? We 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 […]
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 . Representatives 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 […]
Welcome to Eco Expo Central Asia 2026! Eco Expo Central Asia is the largest international exhibition bringing together leading experts, environmentalists, entrepreneurs and activists from around the world to discuss and demonstrate innovative solutions in the field of environmental protection and sustainable development. The event will take place from 31 May – 2 June, 2026 […]
A UN Project in collaboration with the Korea Forest Service is empowering local farmers in Ethiopia to restore their land, secure sustainable incomes, and combat climate change. Photo:UNCCD Restore the land. Unlock the opportunities Healthy land underpins thriving economies, with over half of global GDP dependent on nature. Yet we are depleting this natural capital […]
Sandstorm in Kidal, Mali Photo:©UN Photo/Blagoje Grujic Some of the most intimidating sights in nature are rolling dark clouds of sand and dust that engulf everything in their path, a phenomenon that turns day into night and wreaks havoc everywhere from Northern China to sub-Saharan Africa. Sand and dust storms and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]
