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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
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SUMMARY:International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms\, 12 July
DESCRIPTION:Sandstorm in Kidal\, Mali \nPhoto:©UN Photo/Blagoje Grujic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome 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. \nSand and dust storms and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\nSand and dust storms (SDS) present a formidable and wide-spread challenge to achieving sustainable development in its economic\, social and environmental dimensions. They have become a serious global concern in recent decades due to their significant impacts on the environment\, health\, agriculture\, livelihoods\, and socio-economic well-being. Sand and dust storms are an essential element of the Earth’s natural bio-chemical cycles\, but are also caused in part by human-induced drivers\, including climate change\, and unsustainable land management and water use. In turn\, sand and dust storms contribute to climate change and air pollution. Sand and dust storms’ impacts are felt in all regions of the world\, both in developed and developing countries\, and pose severe challenges to achieving 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals\, especially: \n\nSDG-2 — Goal 2: Zero hunger\nSDG-3 — Goal 3: Health\nSDG-6 — Goal 6: Water and sanitation\nSDG-8 — Goal 8: Economic growth\nSDG-11 — Goal 11: Cities\nSDG-13 — Goal 13: Climate action\, and\nSDG-15 — Goal 15: Biodiversity forests and desertification.\n\nAt least 25 per cent of global dust emissions originate from human activities\, and in some areas\, desert dust has doubled in the 20th century. The impact of this phenomena is difficult to control\, as human activity in one part of the world can cause sand and dust storms in another region. However\, just as sand and dust storms are caused by human activities\, these storms can also be reduced through human actions. \nUnited Nations action\nRecognizing that sand and dust storms and their negative impacts at different scales are issues of international concern\, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 12 July as the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms (A/RES/77/294). \nThe United Nations General Assembly\, furthermore\, stressed the need for cooperation at the global and regional levels\, with a view to preventing\, managing and mitigating the effects of sand and dust storms through the enhancement of early warning systems and the sharing of climate and weather information to forecast sand and dust storms. The General Assembly affirmed that resilient action to combat and reduce sand and dust storms requires a better understanding of the severe multidimensional impacts of sand and dust storms\, including the deterioration of the health\, well-being and livelihood of people\, increased desertification and land degradation\, deforestation\, loss of biodiversity and land productivity\, threatening food security\, and their impact on sustainable economic growth. \n\nUnited Nations Coalition on Combating Sand and Dust Storms (UNCCD)\n \nIn response to several recent General Assembly resolutions on Combating sand and dust storms\, United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Parties officially launched the UN Coalition on Combating Sand and Dust Storms\, committing the UN System to a proactive approach to combat Sand and dust storms (SDS)\, and to enhance cooperation and coordination on SDS at global\, regional and sub-regional levels. \nThe mandate of the UN Coalition on Combating SDS\, as defined by the participating entities is as follows: \n\nPromote and coordinate a collaborative UN System response to SDS;\nFacilitate exchange of knowledge\, data and best practices among Coalition members to promote effective and coherent actions on SDS across the UN system and beyond;\nEncourage and promote collaboration on initiatives and actions among members of the Coalition\, including advocacy and funding initiatives;\nFacilitate dialogue and collaboration amongst affected countries and the UN system in addressing SDS issues collectively;\nFacilitate the capacity-building of Member States\, raise their awareness and enhance their preparedness and response to SDS in critical regions.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-day-of-combating-sand-and-dust-storms-12-july/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture and rural development,Climate change,Emergency, risks, disaster risk reduction,Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20260114T051225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T051413Z
UID:51515-1781654400-1781740799@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought\, 17 June
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPhoto:UNCCD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRestore the land. Unlock the opportunities\nHealthy land underpins thriving economies\, with over half of global GDP dependent on nature. Yet we are depleting this natural capital at an alarming rate: every minute\, the equivalent of four football fields is lost due to land degradation. \nThis drives biodiversity loss\, increasing drought risk and displacing communities. The ripple effects are global—from rising food prices to instability and migration. \nDesertification\, land degradation\, and drought are among the most pressing environmental challenges of our time\, with up to 40% of all land area worldwide already considered degraded. \nAs the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030 marks its halfway point\, we must accelerate efforts to turn the tide of land degradation into large-scale restoration. If current trends continue\, we will need to restore 1.5 billion hectares of land and jumpstart a trillion-dollar land restoration economy by 2030. \nUnder the theme “Restore the land. Unlock the оpportunities”\, the 2025 observance shines a light on how restoring nature’s foundation—land—can create jobs\, boost food and water security\, support climate action and build economic resilience.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-day-to-combat-desertification-and-drought-17-june-2/
CATEGORIES:Agriculture and rural development,Climate change,Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems,Water resources
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260531T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20260129T035948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T042001Z
UID:53158-1780214400-1783270800@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:Eco Expo Central Asia 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Eco Expo Central Asia 2026!\n\nEco 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 in one of the largest exhibition complexes – EXPO CENTER\, Silk Road Samarkand.\n\nMore info \nThe event will take place on May 31-June 5\, 2026\, at the Expo Center\, Silk Road Samarkand.EcoExpo Flyer ENG Final \nOrganizing committee\nNational Committee on ecology and climate change of the Republic of Uzbekistan
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/eco-expo-central-asia-2026/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Energy,Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
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:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
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:20260716T070524
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:20260716T070524
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
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:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
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:20260716T070524
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:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
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:20251209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251210
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20251126T054906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T054958Z
UID:48776-1765238400-1765324799@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:GEO-7 Official side event at the seventh session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7)-GEO-7 Solutions for a Resilient Planet - Turning Knowledge into Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the GEO-7 Official side event at the seventh session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7)! \nGEO-7 Solutions for a Resilient Planet – Turning Knowledge into Action \n Date: 9 December 2025 \n Time: 14:00–15:15 EAT \nhttps://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1z/k1z91u2vco \n Location: Conference Room 1\, UNEP Headquarters\, Nairobi \nSpeakers: \n\nAndrea Hinwood\, UNEP Chief Scientist and Director of the Office of science (moderator)\nSir Robert Watson\, GEO-7 Co-chair (keynote speaker)\nDr Izabella Teixeira\, Co-chair\, Internation Resource Panel (TBC)\nPatrick Child\, Deputy Director General\, DG Environment\, EU commission\nMr. Frankie Orona\, Executive Director at Society of Native Nations and Co-chair of the Indigenous Peoples Major Group\n\n\nBuilding on the launch of UNEP’s flagship report\, the 7th edition of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7)\, taking place on the morning of the 9th of December 2025\, this side event will allow representatives of Member States and stakeholders\, including policymakers\, assessment experts\, and Indigenous People’s leaders\, to get together to discuss how they can work together to find solutions necessary to tackle the interconnected global environmental crises and achieve environmental sustainability for people and a resilient planet. Participants will explore how whole-of-society and whole-of-government approaches can identify solutions to environmental challenges across key systems\, including the economy and finance\, materials and waste\, energy\, and food. \nThrough dialogue and real-world success stories from national and local contexts\, the event will highlight how evidence-based policies and Indigenous Knowledge and Local Knowledge can guide change in everyday practices and decision-making to build a healthier environment and a more resilient future for all. \nWatch the livestream here. \nMore info can be found here. \nMore info on the GEO are available here.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/geo-7-official-side-event-at-the-seventh-session-of-the-un-environment-assembly-unea-7-geo-7-solutions-for-a-resilient-planet-turning-knowledge-into-action/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20251126T034525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T034625Z
UID:48771-1764201600-1764374399@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:The 5th meeting of the Regional Working Group (RWG) for the implementation of the Regional Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change in Central Asia (RSAICCA)\, November 27–28\, 2025. Dushanbe\, Republic of Tajikistan
DESCRIPTION:The event will be held with the organizational support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and financial support from the GIZ Green Central Asia Phase II program.\nThe meeting will bring together authorized representatives of all five countries in the region—the Republic of Kazakhstan\, the Kyrgyz Republic\, the Republic of Tajikistan\, Turkmenistan\, and the Republic of Uzbekistan—as well as experts\, international partners\, and representatives of regional organizations.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/the-5th-meeting-of-the-regional-working-group-rwg-for-the-implementation-of-the-regional-strategy-for-adaptation-to-climate-change-in-central-asia-rsaicca-november-27-28-2025-dushanbe/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20250402T053136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T053136Z
UID:40811-1761264000-1761350399@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:International day against climate change
DESCRIPTION:Every October 24\, the International Day Against Climate Change is commemorated around the world\, a celebration established by the United Nations to raise awareness about its devastating consequences\, some of which are already clearly perceptible throughout the planet. \nWhat is climate change? \nThe answer is very simple. It consists of a change in the pattern of the Earth’s climate due to a gradual\, generalized and persistent rise in the temperature of the layer of the atmosphere that is in direct contact with the Earth’s crust and that generates melting of the ice and rising sea levels\, between other phenomena. \nWhat causes climate change? \nThere are lots of things that affect climate change. \nThe climate on Earth has been changing since it formed 4.5 billion years ago. Until recently\, natural factors have been the cause of these changes. Natural influences on the climate include volcanic eruptions\, changes in the orbit of the Earth and shifts in the Earth’s crust (known as plate tectonics). \nHowever\, the changes that we are currently seeing are happening at a scale and speed that natural cycles cannot explain. Human activity\, such as burning fossil fuels\, is currently the main driver of climate change. \nAre humans responsible for climate change? \nWhen looking at all the evidence\, there is a large scientific consensus that humans are the leading cause of climate change. In their latest report\, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) stated with over 95% certainty that human activity is the main cause of climate change. \nWhat are greenhouse gases? \nGreenhouse gases are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere\, acting as a blanket around the Earth which stops the heat escaping into space. \nSome greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide\, methane and nitrous oxide come from both human and natural sources. Others\, such as fluorinated gases\, are only produced by human activity. \nWhich human activities release greenhouse gases? \nThe following greenhouse gases are emitted during common human activities: \n\nCarbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels (coal\, natural gas and oil)\, solid waste\, trees and other biological materials. Carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere when it is absorbed by plants.\nMethane (CH4). Methane is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels. Methane emissions also result from livestock and other agricultural practices.\nNitrous oxide (N2O). Nitrous oxide is emitted during agricultural and industrial activities\, combustion of fossil fuels and solid waste\, as well as during treatment of wastewater.\nFluorinated gases. Fluorinated gases are emitted from a variety of industrial processes\, including the production of primary aluminium.\n\nWhat is the greenhouse effect? \nThe greenhouse effect is the process by which the greenhouse gases present in the Earth’s atmosphere trap the Sun’s heat. This process makes the Earth much warmer than it would be without the greenhouse effect. \nThe greenhouse effect is critical to our survival. In fact\, without greenhouse gases and the correspondent greenhouse effect\, the Earth would be about 30 degrees colder than it is today. Without greenhouse gases and their warming effect\, we wouldn’t be able to survive. \nHowever\, since the Industrial Revolution and the massive burning of fossil fuels\, we’ve been adding more and more greenhouse gases into the air\, trapping even more heat. Instead of keeping the Earth at a warm\, stable temperature\, the greenhouse effect is heating the planet at a much faster rate. This is the main cause of climate change. \nHow much has the Earth’s temperature increased? \nIf the global average temperature of the times before large-scale industrial development is compared with the current one\, it is found that\, after just over 250 years\, it has increased by more than 1ºC\, a figure that might seem ridiculous\, but the fact is that\, without anthropogenic action\, this degree would take millennia to increase naturally. \nHow much can the temperature rise before it is too late? \nThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recommended that the global temperature should not rise more than 1.5ºC. In the Paris Agreement it was agreed to keep the increase of temperature below 2ºC. \nWhat is the future of our planet? \nThe sum of the various zonal climate changes\, which have become extreme and forceful\, have already made up a great comprehensive climate change that affects the entire planet and its impact is known as the “climate crisis”. This not only harms humans\, but also wreaks havoc on plants and animals\, causing irreversible damage to biodiversity and local and global ecosystems. \nWhat worries most is the future of our planet and that of the generations to come. If the thresholds set in the Paris Agreement are exceeded\, scientists warn that there could be a disproportionate increase in extreme weather events. This limit is known as the “tipping point” and once it is reached\, the natural terrestrial feedback systems would increase the intra-atmospheric heat more rapidly\, turning the planet into the “Greenhouse Earth”. \nThe year 2020 is a landmark for climate change and its mitigation\, especially with the unexpected impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns and economic downturn across the world. This is happening when the world is witnessing some of its worst storms\, heat waves\, ice melting and wildfires\, making the twin challenges of climate change and COVID-19 one of the worst periods in human history of the last hundred years. \nEven so\, many countries are stepping up their commitments to minimise their greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement and some are even going beyond to achieve the goal of limiting global warming to well under 1.5 degree Celsius by 2050 through green new deals. \nMany countries are also trying to integrate climate change mitigation into their post-pandemic economic recovery strategies. \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/24-october-international-day-against-climate-change-felipe/
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-day-against-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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SUMMARY:Seminar "Integration of Human Mobility Issues into the National Adaptation Plan of Kazakhstan" October 21-22\, 2025\, Astana\, Kazakhstan
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URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/seminar-integration-of-human-mobility-issues-into-the-national-adaptation-plan-of-kazakhstan-october-21-22-2025-astana-kazakhstan/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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SUMMARY:Webinar Knowledge Portal Training for Eastern European and Central Asian Countries
DESCRIPTION:Organizer(s)\n\nNDC Partnership\nClimate Watch \n\n\n\n\nFormat  Virtual\n\n\nStart October 9\, 2025   4:00 PM Armenia Time (Yerevan)\n\n\nEnd  October 9\, 2025  5:00 PM Armenia Time (Yerevan)\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nDetails\n\nJoin us on October 9 for a training session on using the NDC Partnership Knowledge Portal  . This session will provide an overview of the knowledge portal\, its core databases\, and the NDC Contents module\, which uses data from the Climate Monitor platform . A brief introduction to the Climate Monitor will also be provided. \nThe training is designed for countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It will be conducted in Russian\, focus on regional information\, and begin at a time convenient for the region. A live demonstration of the knowledge portal will run through all portal modules\, and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the system. Register now! \n\n\n\nEvent Organizers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate Watch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNDC Partnership\n\nhttps://ndcpartnership.org/events/trening-po-ispolzovaniyu-portala-znaniy-dlya-stran-vostochnoy-evropy-i-centralnoy-azii
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/knowledge-portal-training-for-eastern-european-and-central-asian-countries/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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SUMMARY:GCF Private Investment for Climate Conference 2025 Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates\, 8 - 9 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:The GCF Private Investment for Climate Conference (GPIC) is the GCF’s private sector flagship event\, bringing together global leaders from both the public and private sectors. \nThe conference highlights successful projects while introducing innovative ideas\, partnerships\, and investment opportunities. It acts as a bridge between investors and fund recipients\, plays a key role in identifying national priorities and investment prospects\, and addresses barriers or market shortcomings. \nAdditionally\, the GPIC offers GCF partners a platform to exchange experiences and lessons learned on collaborating more effectively with the Fund to facilitate faster and more efficient capital deployment. \nThe 2025 GPIC is an in-person only\, select audience event that will take place 8-9 October in Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates. It will feature a range of keynote speeches\, panels\, presentations and networking opportunities. Participants will include GCF’s national and international accredited entities\, GCF funding applicants (including via the Project Specific Assessment Approach)\, commercial banks\, asset managers\, impact investors\, and Development Finance Institutions. \n 
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/gcf-private-investment-for-climate-conference-2025-abu-dhabi-united-arab-emirates-8-9-october-2025/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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SUMMARY:International Scientific and Educational Forum "The Caspian Region at the Crossroads of Epochs and Cultures: Challenges and Prospects of the Sustainable Development Paradigm" September 22-26\, 2025\, Aktau\, Kazakhstan
DESCRIPTION:International Scientific and Educational Forum “The Caspian Region at the Crossroads of Epochs and Cultures: Challenges and Prospects of the Sustainable Development Paradigm” September 22-26\, 2025\, Aktau\, Kazakhstan\n\nSeptember 22 – September 26\n\n\n\n\n« Sustainable Gastronomy Day\nScientific Conference “Navigating Change: Agricultural Sustainability and Rural Development in Central Asia”\, 14-15 October 2025\, Tashkent\, Uzbekistan »\n\n\n\n\n\n\nviews 0\nThe Institute of Economics of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan together with the Caspian University of Technology and Engineering named after Sh. Yessenov (Yessenov University) invite you to take part in the International Scientific and Educational Forum “Caspian Region at the Crossroads of Eras and Cultures: Challenges and Prospects of the Sustainable Development Paradigm”\, which will be held on September 22–26\, 2025 in Aktau. \nThe forum is held within the framework of the events “Aktau – the cultural capital of the Turkic world 2025” and scientific research of the Institute of Economics of the Ministry of Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan\, the Caspian University of Technology and Engineering named after Sh. Yesenov\, under the project BR21882122 “Sustainable development of natural-economic and socio-economic systems of the West Kazakhstan region in the context of green growth: comprehensive analysis\, concept\, forecast estimates and scenarios”\, which is implemented by a consortium of leading scientific organizations of Kazakhstan headed by the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi. \n  The purpose of the forum \nThe purpose of the forum is to provide an international platform for scientists\, government agencies\, civil society\, and business representatives\, combining scientific and educational\, historical and cultural\, and practice-oriented approaches. The forum is dedicated to discussing current issues of sustainable development and promoting Western Kazakhstan as a center of cultural heritage of the Turkic world and an international tourist destination. \n Main thematic areas \nEconomic sustainability : economic growth\, industry and innovation\, financial stability\, sustainable infrastructure\, ESG principles\, green and circular economy\, sustainable cities and regions\, inclusive development. \nSocio-cultural sustainability : human resource development\, demographic sustainability\, accessible education and healthcare\, reduction of poverty and inequality\, consumer culture\, creative potential\, preservation of cultural heritage. \nEnvironmental sustainability : climate change\, green energy\, environmental protection\, digital technologies for the protection of ecosystems\, environmental risks. \nForum languages: English\, Kazakh\, Russian. \n  \nInternational scientific and educational seminar “Caspian Nomad” \nThe forum will include the Caspian Nomad International Seminar on Sustainable Development\, dedicated to the issues of rational use of natural and human resources\, as well as the development of cooperation between the countries of the Caspian region. \n  \nFormat and stages of the seminar: \n✅ Stage I (April 15 – July 15\, 2025) – distance format (study of materials\, conducting analytical reviews\, preparing an article). \n✅ Stage II (September 22–26\, 2025) – in-person format (Participation in sections\, presentation of reports\, speeches and master classes\, field research in a team of participants\, presentation of works\, presentation of certificates). \n  \nOpportunities for participants: \n🎓 Scientists and teachers – 75 academic hours of training. \n🎓 Doctoral students – international scientific internship (75 academic hours) + publication in the conference proceedings. \n  \nInvited speakers and trainers: \n🎓 Stefan Pratt (USA) – Professor at the University of Central Florida\, member of the Executive Board of the International Association for Tourism Economics (IATE). \n🎓 Tunc Medeni (Türkiye) – Associate Professor at Yildirim Beyazit University (Ankara). \n  \nBenefits of Participating in the International Seminar \n✅Access to all sections of the forum \n✅ Participation in master classes\, trainings\, field research \n✅ Participant folder \n✅ Certificate (75 academic hours) \n✅ Provision of food \n  \nAdditional features: \nSeminar participants can undergo additional internship at the Institute of Economics in Almaty (75 academic hours\, individual consultations) and publish an article in the journal “Economics: Strategy and Practice”\, recommended by the KOKSNVO for publishing the main research results. \n  \nImportant: We do not cover accommodation and transportation costs. \n  \nPayment: Payment is possible in US dollars/Euros/Tenge at the current exchange rate. \n  \nDetailed information about the event is in the Appendix and will also be posted on the organizers’ website. \n  \nFor more information\, with proposals for cooperation and sponsorship support\, please contact the following contacts:\n  \nDeputy Director General for Development and External Relations of the Institute of Economics of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan\, Saule Kalieva\, \nkalievas_@mail.ru \, +7 701 396 9630. \n  \nMember of the organizing committee Zhangalieva Kymbat\, \nkymbat.zhangalieva@mail.ru \, +7 702 864 1366 \n  \nEvent page: \nhttps://ieconom.kz/en/ISEF2025 \, \nhttps://ieconom.kz/kz/ISEF2025 \nhttps://ieconom.kz/ru/ISEF2025 \nRegistration of participants: isef2025.ieconom.kz@gmail.com \nAPPLICATION \n1. PLAN OF EVENTS\nInternational scientific and educational forum \n“The Caspian Region at the Crossroads of Eras and Cultures: Challenges and Prospects of the Sustainable Development Paradigm” \nin Aktau on September 22-26\, 2025. \n  \n\n\n\nNo.\nEvent\nDates\n\n\n \nInternational scientific and educational forum “The Caspian region at the crossroads of eras and cultures: challenges and prospects of the paradigm of sustainable development”.  \nYessenov University\, Republic of Kazakhstan\, Aktau\, 32 microdistrict\nSeptember 22-26\, 2025\n\n\n1\nScientific Forum “The Caspian Region at the Crossroads of Epochs and Cultures: Challenges and Prospects of the Sustainable Development Paradigm”  \nYessenov University\nSeptember 22-23\, 2025\n\n\n2\nInternational Seminar on Sustainable Development Caspian Nomad.\nSeptember 22-26\, 2025\n\n\n2.1\nMaster classes  \nYessenov University\nSeptember 24\, 2025\n\n\n2.2\nField research  \n(Aktau city\, Mangistau region)\nSeptember 25\, 2025\n\n\n2.3\nTeam work on discussing field research with presentation of results.  \nYessenov University\nSeptember 26\, 2025\n\n\n\n  \n2. INVITED SPEAKERS AND MASTER CLASS TRAINERS:\n  \n\nStephen Pratt\, PhD \, Professor\, University of Central Florida\, Member of the Current Executive Board\, International Association for Tourism Economics (IATE)\, Orlando\, USA.\nTunç Medeni\, PhD \, Associate Professor at Yildirim Beyazit University\, Ankara\, Turkey.\n\n  \n   \n3. INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP\n\n\n\nThe first stage (remotely) from April 15 to July 15\, 2025.\n\n\nOne week\nConsultations with the organizers. Familiarization with the forum program\, thematic areas\, requirements. Preparation of the article. Literature review\, selection of research methodology\, analysis. Article formatting. Sending materials to the event organizers. Revision (at the organizer’s request). Sending the final version of the article. Preparation of a presentation or poster.\n\n\nSecond stage (in-person participation) September 22-26\n\n\nDay one\nOrganizational session. Introduction of participants to trainers and section moderators. Presentation of results at sessions.  \nPoster Discussion: At this event\, school participants will be offered routes for field research\, international groups of participants will be defined\, and group leaders will be appointed.\n\n\nDay two\nPresentation of results at sessions. Discussion of posters. Organizational session. Discussion of work plan of field research groups. Providing groups with materials for work. Discussion of collection and dispatch locations. Safety instructions.\n\n\nDay three\nMaster classes  \nStephen Pratt​ \n— How to publish in international academic journals. \n— Using various methods for rigorous social science research. \nTunç Medeni \n— Triple (Green\, Digital and Lean) Transformation. \n— Eco-Innovative Strategies and ESG (Environment Society Governance). \n— Evaluation Training of SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises)..\n\n\nDay four\nField research:  \nThe purpose of field research is observation\, collection of information\, formation of a vision of the current state of recreational infrastructure\, natural resources\, socio-economic situation and development of possible solutions in the context of sustainable development of the territory. \nDuring field research\, participants will be able to: conduct observations on the ground; take photographs; formulate questions and obtain information from local residents or experts; collect information from open sources; take photographs of the group during work on the project site.\n\n\nDay five\nDiscussion of field research results (problems\, possible solutions\, recommendations). Presentation of the groups’ work. Discussion. Awarding of certificates. Joint photo.\n\n\n\n  \nField research will take place in Aktau and Mangistau region. Participants will have the opportunity to travel around the region\, see oil rigs\, unique landscapes\, the Caspian Sea\, and tourist attractions of the Caspian region. \nField research tour organizer: Visit Aktau. ( https://www.instagram.com/visitaktau/ ). Travel from Aktau to Mangistau region and back on comfortable transport (Toyota Coaster\, Hiace\, guide services\, environmental fees). Paid by participants on site. \n4. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS\n\n\n\nSeptember 22\, 2025\n\n\n9.00-9.30\nWelcome coffee\n\n\n9.00- 9.30\nRegistration of participants\n\n\n9.30 – 10.00\nOpening of the forum\n\n\n10.00-12.00\nPlenary session\n\n\n12.00-12.30\nOrganizational session of the seminar\n\n\n12.30-13.00\nGroup photo session\n\n\n13.00-14.00\nDinner\n\n\n14.00-15.00\nSection work\n\n\n15.00-16.00\nPoster session\n\n\n16.00-16.30\nCoffee break\n\n\n16.30-18.00\nSection work\n\n\nSeptember 23\, 2025\n\n\n9.30 -11.00\nSection work\n\n\n11.00 -11.30\nCoffee break\n\n\n11.30-13.00\nSection work\n\n\n13.00-14.00\nDinner\n\n\n14.30-15.30\nSection work\n\n\n14.00-14.30\nPoster session\n\n\n15.30-16.00\nCoffee break\n\n\n16.00-17.00\nSection work\n\n\n17.00-17.30\nPlenary session: discussion of the work of sections (reports of moderators)\n\n\n17.30-18.00\nOrganizational session of the seminar\n\n\nSeptember 24\, 2025\n\n\n9.30-10.00\nRegistration of participants\n\n\n10.00-11.20\nMaster class\n\n\n11.40 – 13.00\nMaster class\n\n\n13.00-14.00\nDinner\n\n\n14.00-15.20\nMaster class\n\n\n15.30 -17.50\nMaster class\n\n\nSeptember 25\, 2025\n\n\n7.30.- 8.00\nRegistration of participants\n\n\n8.00 -20.00\nField research\n\n\nSeptember 26\, 2025\n\n\n9.30-10.00\nRegistration of participants\n\n\n10.00-13.00\nTeamwork\, discussion of field research results\, preparation of presentations\n\n\n11.00-11.30\nCoffee break\n\n\n11.30-13.00\nTeamwork\, discussion of field research results\, preparation of presentations\n\n\n13.00-14.00\nDinner\n\n\n14.00-15.30\nPresentation and discussion of team work.\n\n\n15.30 -16.30\nClosing of the event and presentation of certificates\n\n\n16.30-17.00\nPhoto session of school participants.\n\n\n\n  \n5. RULES FOR SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS\n  \nStep 1 – Prepare the application form (see the application form at https://ieconom.kz/ru/ISEF2025 ). \nStep 2 – Prepare the paper (Guidelines and template at https://ieconom.kz/ru/ISEF2025 ). \nStep 3 – Send your application and article to email: isef2025.ieconom.kz@gmail.com \nStep 4 – Receive confirmation of acceptance of materials \nStep 5 – Pay the registration fee \nStep 6 – Receive confirmation of registration \nStep 7 – Prepare a presentation or poster (template at https://ieconom.kz/ru/ISEF2025 ). \nStep 8 – Send your presentation/poster to email: isef2025.ieconom.kz@gmail.com \n  \n\nSubmitted articles must not have been previously published. They may contain no more than 30% of the text previously published by the authors. Full articles must be sent in MS Word format to the organizer’s e-mail address.\nAll accepted papers will be published in the forum proceedings. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent within 15 days of submission. All papers will undergo double-blind peer review.\nArticles must be carefully checked and proofread before submission. Responsibility for the content of the article lies with the authors. Copyright for the article remains with the author(s).\nFor co-authored articles (with more than one author)\, the submitting author will act as the corresponding author\, who is responsible for forwarding all correspondence to their co-authors.\nManuscripts that will be recommended for publication in the journal “Economics: Strategy and Practice” (https://esp.ieconom.kz/jour) should not be sent to other journals.\nPage and text layout: Page size A4\, margins on the left\, right\, bottom\, top 2.5 cm. Font Times New Roman\, 12 pt\, justified alignment. Paragraph indent 1 cm. Article title\, section headings – bold. References and source list style APA7.\nThe article length is 3000 words. Structure: article title\, authors’ names\, authors’ affiliation (place of study/work\, city\, country)\, abstract (200 words)\, keywords (5 words)\, introduction\, literature review\, materials and methods\, results and discussion\, conclusion\, acknowledgments\, list of sources in the original language (at least 15 sources). It is necessary to indicate the ORCID ID of the authors.\nArticles can be submitted in English/Kazakh/Russian.\nArticles written in Kazakh and Russian must include at the end the title of the article\, the names of the authors\, the affiliation of the authors\, annotation\, and keywords in English.\nAccepted articles can be presented as an oral presentation or poster in MS Power Point format (English / Kazakh + English / Russian + English).\nSamples of the article\, presentation and poster can be found in the appendix or downloaded from the link on the event web page.\nPresentations and posters should be sent to the conference e-mail address. Authors are also encouraged to bring their materials on electronic media.\n\n  \n  \n6. SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL FORUM PARTICIPANT PACKAGE\n  \n\nAll participants will receive an electronic collection of forum materials (ISBN)\, certificates\, electronic certificates of presentation will be sent by e-mail to registered authors and participants. Photos and videos will be available on the event page\, on the event page in social networks or sent to participants.\nParticipants of the forum on September 22-23\, 2025 will have access to all sections of the scientific forum\, a participant folder\, a certificate\, lunches and coffee breaks during the conference.\nParticipants of the Caspian Nomad International Seminar on September 22-26\, 2025 will have access to all sections of the scientific forum\, master classes\, field research\, a participant folder\, a certificate of 75 academic hours\, lunches and coffee breaks.\n\n  \n7. IMPORTANT DATES\n  \n\n\n\n\nEarly registration\nStandard registration\n\n\nMay 1\, 2025\nJuly 15\, 2025\n\n\nSubmitting an application for participation\nUntil April 15th\nUntil June 30\n\n\nInformation about acceptance\nUntil April 30\nUntil July 14th\n\n\nPayment\nMay 1st\nJuly 15\n\n\n\n  \n8. REGISTRATION FEE\n  \nParticipation in the event is paid. All participants must pay a registration fee. \n\n\n\n \nEarly registration\nStandard registration\n\n\nMay 1\, 2025\nJuly 15\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nScientific forum September 22-23\, 2025\n100 €\n150 €\n\n\nInternational Seminar on Sustainable Development Caspian Nomad 22-26 September 2025\n\n\nParticipants from Kazakhstan and Central Asia\n120\,000 tenge\n160\,000 tenge\n\n\nParticipants from other countries\n350 €\n400 €\n\n\n\n  \n\nThe registration fee does not include transportation costs or accommodation expenses in Aktau.\nAll participants must pay a registration fee.\nAt least one author must be present for each paper and pay the registration fee. If the paper is written by several authors and more than one author will be present at the forum\, each participant must register and pay the registration fee separately.\nRegistration Cancellation Policy: The registration fee will be refunded if cancelled before the registration deadline.\nThe registration fee will be refunded in full if the organizer cancels the forum for reasons beyond their control.\nThe organizer reserves the right to make necessary adjustments to the forum program.\n\n  \n9. PAYMENT METHODS\n  \nBank transfer \nRSE on the Right of Economic Management “Institute of Economics” \nScience Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan \n050010\, Almaty\, st. Shevchenko\, 28 \nIIC: KZ69 6010 1310 0000 9277\, \nJSC “Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan” \nBIC HSBKKZKX\, \nKBE 16 \nPayment purpose code 859 \nPayment purpose: “Last name First name\, Registration fee Scientific and educational forum\, 2025” \n  \nPayment via Halyk Bank app \nTransfer via the Halyk application to the account number of individuals and legal entities to the account of the Republican State Enterprise on the right of economic management “Institute of Economics of the Committee of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan”. \nIn the section “TRANSFERS” the recipient’s details: \nAccount KZ69 6010 1310 0000 9277 \nBIN 9903 4000 1449 \nKbe 16 \nPayment purpose code 859 \nPayment purpose: “Last name First name\, Registration fee Scientific and educational forum\, 2025” \n  \nPayment details in US Dollars (USD) : \nCompany Name / Supplier: RGP NA PKHV INSTITUT EKONOMIKI KN MNVO RK \nCompany address: Street Shevchenko\, 28. Almaty. Kazakhstan. KZ \nFor wire transfer payments: \nBank name and address: Joint Stock Company “Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan” \nAccount name: RGP NA PKHV INSTITUT EKONOMIKI KN MNVO RK \nAccount no.: KZ18 601 0131 000185 959 (USD) \nSwift code: HSBKKZKX \nIBAN: KZ18 601 0131 000185 959 \nCurrency to be paid: USD. Payment detail: “Surname Name\, Registration Fee ISEF 2025” \n  \nPayment details in Euro (EUR) \nCompany Name / Supplier: RGP NA PKHV INSTITUT EKONOMIKI KN MNVO RK \nCompany address: Street Shevchenko\, 28. Almaty. Kazakhstan. KZ \nFor wire transfer payments: \nBank name and address: Joint Stock Company “Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan” \nAccount name: RGP NA PKHV INSTITUT EKONOMIKI KN MNVO RK \nAccount no.: KZ39601A861005535861 (EUR) \nSwift code: HSBKKZKX \nIBAN: KZ39601A861005535861 \nCurrency to be paid: EUR. Payment detail: “Surname Name\, Registration Fee ISEF 2025” \n  \n  \n10. ADDITIONAL SERVICES\nForum participants wishing to tour the region before or after the forum can contact the organizers for information support and assistance in booking places. Forum participants requiring support in booking places in Aktau hotels can contact the organizers for additional information. \n  \n11. POTENTIAL LOCATION SITES\nAktau has over 130 accommodation options\, including 27 hotels\, over 100 apartments\, and recreation areas. \nRixos Water World Aktau\, Aktau\, Warm beach\, 34 \nHoliday Inn: Aktau – Seaside\, 15-1 microdistrict\, Samal \nHoliday Inn Aktau by IHG\, 4th microdistrict\, 73 \nGrand Hotel Victory\, 13th microdistrict\, 13\, 25A \nRenaissance by Sulo\, 9th microdistrict. \nAston Hotel\, 9th microdistrict\, 23/1 \nCaspian Riviera Grand Palace\, 4th microdistrict \nZhana Hotel”\, 4th microdistrict\, 84 \nTuran Hotel\, 4th microdistrict\, 82/2 \nHotel Aktau\, 2nd microdistrict\, 66. \n  \n12. HOW TO GET THERE\nAktau International Airport (https://aktau-airport.kz/en/) is 24.5 km from Aktau. You can contact the hotel and order a transfer. \n  \n13. APPLICATION FORM\nTo participate in the forum\, you must fill out the participant form. \n  \nBID \nInternational scientific and educational forum \n“The Caspian region at the crossroads of eras and cultures: \nChallenges and Prospects of the Sustainable Development Paradigm” \nAktau\, September 22-26\, 2025 \n\n\n\nFirst author\n\n\n\nSurname\, name\, patronymic\n\n\n\nJob title\n\n\n\nAcademic title\, degree\n\n\n\nPlace of work/study\n\n\n\nCity\n\n\n\nCountry\n\n\n\nORCID ID\n\n\n\nEmail address\n\n\n\nContact phone number\n\n\n\nArticle Title\n\n\n\nAnnotation\n\n\n\nKeywords\n\n\n\nPresentation form (delete unnecessary)\n[Presentation] / [Poster]\n\n\nSection (delete unnecessary)\nEnvironmental sustainability  \nEconomic sustainability \nSocio-cultural sustainability\n\n\nParticipation period  \n(delete unnecessary)\nScientific Forum “The Caspian Region at the Crossroads of Epochs and Cultures: Challenges and Prospects of the Sustainable Development Paradigm”\, September 22-23\, 2025\n\n\nScientific Forum “The Caspian Region at the Crossroads of Epochs and Cultures: Challenges and Prospects of the Sustainable Development Paradigm” and the International Seminar on Sustainable Development “Caspian Nomad”\, September 22-26\, 2025\n\n\nSecond author\n \n\n\nSurname\, name\, patronymic\n\n\n\nJob title\n\n\n\nAcademic title\, degree\n\n\n\nPlace of work/study\n\n\n\nCity\n\n\n\nCountry\n\n\n\nORCID ID\n\n\n\nEmail address\n\n\n\n\n  \n14. SAMPLE FORMAT OF AN ARTICLE\n  \nText of the article. The volume of the article is 3000 words\, including figures and tables. Font throughout the text is Times New Roman\, 12 pt. Single spacing. Paragraph indentation is 1 cm. Text alignment by width. For articles in Kazakh and Russian\, at the end of the article it is necessary to provide the title of the article\, the names of the authors\, annotation\, keywords\, indicate the name of the organization\, city\, country in English. \n  \nARTICLE TITLE \n  \nLast Name First Name [1] \, Last Name First Name [2] \, Last Name First Name [3] * \n  \nAbstract: The abstract is one paragraph\, 200 words\, without paragraph indentation. General context of the article\, relevance. Objective. Methods. Results. Conclusion. Future research directions. The abstract should reflect the content of the article. \nKeywords: 5 keywords. \nIntroduction \nThe introduction must reflect the relevance of the problem being studied\, the purpose of the work and its significance\, and the main objectives. \nLiterature Review \nIn this section\, it is necessary to disclose the state of the research area\, review the main research areas\, and cite important publications. It is necessary to disclose controversial issues\, substantiate the selected research areas in the article. All sources must be cited in the format (Author\, Date). \nMaterials and methods \nMaterials and methods must be disclosed in sufficient detail. Describe the main hypotheses and methods for testing them\, indicators\, formulas. It is necessary to describe the information base of the study. This is necessary so that readers and reviewers have clear information about the methods for achieving results and the progress of the work\, and other researchers can reproduce and develop this direction. \nResults and discussion \nThis section should contain a description of the results in accordance with the purpose and objectives of the study\, contain the results of testing the research hypotheses\, and an interpretation of the results. \nConclusion \nThe section contains the main most important provisions of the article\, practical significance/applicability\, directions for future research. \nAcknowledgments (if necessary). \nSource of funding (if necessary). \nList of references \nThe list of sources is formatted in APA7 style and is placed at the end of the manuscript. The minimum number of sources is 15. Sources should be listed alphabetically. Where possible\, a digital object identifier (DOI) should be included. You can use the following guide for APA7 at: https://libraryguides.vu.edu.au/apa-referencing/7FormatsAndExamples \n  \nTables \nAll tables must be numbered with Arabic numerals (1\, 2\, 3…). Each table must have a title ( Table # . Title)\, and the reference in the text must be (table #). The table title must be placed above the table\, left-aligned. Tables must be embedded in the text\, not provided separately. Tables are numbered in the order they appear and placed after references to them in the text. Tables must be editable. \n  \nTable 1. Table title (left aligned) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote – Source (WDI\, 2024) \n  \nDrawings \nFigures include diagrams\, graphs\, pictures and photographs in PNG\, JPEG\, GIF formats with a resolution of 300 dpi and have a common name “Figure”. Figures are numbered in the order in which they are mentioned and referenced in the text. Figures and references to them are numbered with Arabic numerals. References to a figure in the text are as follows (Figure #). Each figure must have a title\, which is placed at the bottom after the figure ( Figure # . Figure title). Legends and notes to figures are placed after the figure before the figure title. If two images are placed next to each other\, they can be placed in one figure. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(A)\n(b)\n\n\n\nNote – Source (WDI\, 2025) \nFigure 1. Title of the figure (left edge) \n  \nFormulas \nFormulas must be created using the formula editor built into MS Word. Formulas are numbered with Arabic numerals (1)\, (2). Formula numbers are aligned to the left. A reference to a formula in the text looks like (formula #). \n15. SAMPLE POSTER DESIGN\n  \n\n\n\nARTICLE TITLE  \nSurname I.O.\, Organization\, Country \nSurname I.O.\, Organization\, Country \n \n\n\nAbstract. 200 words.  \nKeywords: 5 words\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nMaterials and methods. Text\, text\, …text\, text.  \n \n\n\n\nResults and discussion. \n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nConclusion.  \n  \n  \n \n\n\nSource of funding: ( Grant/Doctoral Program\, University )\n\n\n\n  \n[1] Academic degree\, title\, Organization name\, city\, country\, ORCID \n[2] Academic degree\, title\, organization name\, city\, country\, ORCID \n[3] Academic degree\, title\, Organization name\, city\, country\, ORCID \n* Corresponding author – Last name\, First name\, e-mail.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-scientific-and-educational-forum-the-caspian-region-at-the-crossroads-of-epochs-and-cultures-challenges-and-prospects-of-the-sustainable-development-paradigm-september-22-26-2025/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Culture, science art, Public associations,Education, knowledge and training,Emergency, risks, disaster risk reduction,Energy,Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems,Finance and insurance,Information technology, Communication,Tourism, entertainment and recreation,Water resources
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SUMMARY:Training on Methane Emissions Inventory from Oil and Gas Systems Based on the 2006 IPCC Guidelines\, Tashkent\, Uzbekistan July 7 - 10\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:From July 7 to 10\, 2025\, in Tashkent\, Uzbekistan\, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)\, with the support of the Global Methane Hub\, will conduct a regional training on “Methane emissions from oil and gas systems training – 2006 IPCC Guidelines for the National Greenhouse Gas Inventories” \nThe event is organized under the project “Central Asia Capacity Building for Methane Emissions Reduction (CA CBMER)\,” which aims to strengthen the technical and expert capacity of countries in the region — Kazakhstan\, Kyrgyzstan\, Tajikistan\, Turkmenistan\, and Uzbekistan\, with Azerbaijan and Mongolia participating as observers — to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas sector. \nThe training’s objective is to provide an in-depth understanding of the methane inventory process for fugitive emissions from the oil and gas sector\, including step-by-step guidance on performing calculations and preparing chapters for national inventory reports (NIRs). The training will support the development of robust Monitoring\, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems\, improve inventory reporting quality to the UNFCCC\, and align with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement. Participants will gain hands-on skills to inventory Category 1.B.2 methane emissions (fugitive emissions from oil and gas systems). \nThe training will include: \n\nOverview of the requirements and structure of inventories based on the 2006 IPCC Guidelines;\nPractical calculation exercises using Tier 1 and Tier 2 methodologies;\nApplication of data collection methods\, development of data flow maps\, and completion of control checklists;\nCountry presentations on national practices and key challenges in methane emission estimation;\nPeer-review session of draft methane inventory sections.\n\nAdditionally\, on July 10\, the Regional Coordination Committee (RCC) meeting of the CA CBMER project will take place. The session will include a project overview\, endorsement of the RCC Terms of Reference\, and discussion on opportunities for regional cooperation. \nWe invite all interested participants to join this training online.\n📩 To register\, please follow the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0-Oa5qKzTKKPB8UG6eHZbQ
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/training-on-methane-emissions-inventory-from-oil-and-gas-systems-based-on-the-2006-ipcc-guidelines-tashkent-uzbekistan-july-7-10-2025/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20250609T091343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T092555Z
UID:43418-1750377600-1750463999@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:Side event “Accelerating Regional Climate Action: Towards the Regional Environment Summit 2026”
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)\, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the side event entitled “Accelerating Regional Climate Action: Towards the Regional Environment Summit 2026.” This event serves as a key milestone in the preparatory process for the upcoming Regional Environment Summit and provides a platform to spotlight critical climate initiatives across the region that warrant greater attention and support. \nDate: 20 June 2025\nTime: 15:00–16:15 (CET)\nVenue: Bonn\, Germany\, within the official programme of SB62 (UNFCCC)\nFormat: In-person\nWorking Language: English \nThe side event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan\, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)\, and the Project Office for Central Asia on Climate Change and Green Energy of the Central Asia Climate Foundation. \nAs part of the broader lead-up to the Regional Environment Summit (RES 2026)\, which will be hosted by Kazakhstan\, this session will highlight key outcomes of regional dialogues held across Central Asia in 2025\, present national and regional climate priorities\, and define expectations and strategic directions for RES 2026. \nSpecial attention will be given to the region’s contribution to the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and to progress under the Baku–Belem Roadmap\, aiming to mobilize $1.3 trillion by 2030 for climate action. These collective efforts are vital to advancing a Just Energy Transition\, achieving meaningful mitigation results\, and enhancing climate resilience across Central Asia. \nWe believe your participation will add significant value to this important dialogue\, contributing to stronger regional coordination and more impactful climate action. \nKindly confirm your participation by 9 June 2025 by contacting: \n\n Dinara Salykova– Project Manager\, Central Asia Climate Foundation\nd.salykova@caclimate.com\n Oxana Kravtsova– ReCATH / CA CBMER Project Specialist\, CAREC\nokravtsova@carececo.org\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to this timely and important discussion. \nDownload the program
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/side-event-accelerating-regional-climate-action-towards-the-regional-environment-summit-2026/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20250402T054723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T054854Z
UID:40822-1747267200-1747353599@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:World Climate Change Day
DESCRIPTION:On May 15\, the world celebrates International Climate Day . The establishment of this unofficial environmental holiday was a response to the call of meteorologists to protect the climate as an important resource affecting the well-being of current and future generations. \nPreservation of the climate is one of the global problems that humanity faces today.  Global warming\, increased ozone content in the atmospheric layer\, natural disasters\, changing weather conditions on the planet – all this leads to a deterioration in the Earth’s climate and\, as a result\, has a negative impact on food\, life and property security of people\, has a deplorable effect on the state of natural resources and the balanced development of states. \nIn the last 35 years alone\, climate change on the planet has accelerated sharply\, and almost every year new temperature records are set. Modern science cannot answer the question of how quickly catastrophic climate change will occur in the event of a further increase in temperature on Earth. However\, according to ecologists and meteorologists\, humanity is quite capable of delaying these changes. \nPreserving the Earth’s climate depends on every inhabitant of the planet. It  is not so difficult to make your contribution. For example\, you can use your car less often\, use energy-saving lighting sources in your apartment\, participate in tree planting and protect green spaces. It would seem that these are trifles… But these “trifles”\, multiplied by the population of the planet\, acquire enormous significance. \nhttps://www.calend.ru/holidays/0/0/3115/
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/world-climate-change-day/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20250429T040356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T040500Z
UID:42262-1747180800-1747267199@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:Fourth meeting of the Regional Working Group on the implementation of the Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy\, Ashgabat\, Turkmenistan
DESCRIPTION:Fourth meeting of the Regional Working Group on the implementation of the Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. \nThe work of the RWG is supported under the Green Central Asia Initiative \nAshgabat\, Turkmenistan \nDate: 14 May 2025 \n  \nThe RWG with the support of the GIZ programme ‘Green Central Asia\, Phase I – Transboundary Dialogue on Climate\, Environment and Security in Central Asia and Afghanistan\, 2020-31 March 2024’ with the involvement of international and national experts\, during a complex negotiation process\, the Central Asian countries developed the ‘Regional Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change in Central Asia’ (RCCAS) \n  \nThe main objective of the fourth meeting of the RWG is: \n\nPresentation and discussion of the preliminary analysis\, methodology and initial work on the development of the RCCAS implementation plan.\nPresentation of a preliminary assessment of the situation and approaches for the development of the Roadmap for Regional Climate Finance Mobilisation.\n\n\nDiscussion of current activities on the implementation of RCCAS and opportunities for new partnerships.
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/fourth-meeting-of-the-regional-working-group-on-the-implementation-of-the-regional-climate-change-adaptation-strategy-ashgabat-turkmenistan/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20250212T044041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T044041Z
UID:36349-1747094400-1747353599@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2025) \, 2025 Ashgabat\, Turkmenistan
DESCRIPTION:The event will take place Ashgabat time\, Turkmenistan (GMT+5).\nCurrent time in Ashgabat: February 12\, 2025 9:38:19 \nSince 2016\, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) has organized the Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC) to facilitate regional dialogue on climate change mitigation and adaptation. \nBuilding on the foundation laid by CACCC 2024\, themed “Bridging Climate Goals with Action: Making Ambitions a Reality\,” the upcoming CACCC 2025 will focus on “Achieving the Global Climate Finance Goal through Regional and National Actions in Central Asia.” This conference will emphasize the vital role of transformation into actions recently agreed on by the UNFCCC COP29 (COP29) New Collective Quantified Financial Goal (NCQG) and the pivotal role of regional collaboration in enhancing the climate resilience of Central Asia. \nCentral Asia’s region faces exceptional vulnerability to climate change\, particularly in water and energy resources\, agriculture\, land management\, and disaster risk reduction. Recent studies indicate that temperatures in Central Asia are rising faster than the global average\, leading to increased desertification and glacial melt. \nScheduled for 13-15 May 2025\, the 7th Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC 2025) will align discussions with national\, and regional priorities and global climate agendas set forth by UNFCCC COP29 and COP30. In particular\, the decisions made at COP29 will have significant implications for Central Asia\, particularly in the context of climate financing\, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)\, development and implementation of NAPs\, and Regional Climate Change strategies. \nThe conference will spotlight the progress made by Central Asian countries in climate mitigation and adaptation efforts. Participants will delve into advancements related to the preparation of the next round of NDCs (NDC 3.0). Climate finance will be a cross-cutting theme of the conference. Discussions will focus on mobilizing sufficient funds\, the prudent management of these resources\, and the alignment of fiscal policies to achieve climate objectives. CACCC 2025 will also explore the potential of Central Asia to transition towards greener\, cleaner\, and more climate-resilient growth with ensuring water and energy security. \nGoal: \nThe CACCC 2025 aims to catalyze a transformative dialogue that empowers Central Asian nations to enhance their resilience to climate change through strategic climate financing in line with NCQG\, promotion innovative solutions\, and collaborative partnerships. This conference aims to create actionable frameworks that align national priorities with regional and global climate agendas\, particularly in light of the commitments established at COP29 and COP30. \n  \nExpected Outcomes: \n●       Enhanced Climate Financing Mechanisms. Participants will discuss actionable strategies to mobilize climate finance\, aiming for annual growth of regional climate funding by 25% over the next five years to cover urgent needs of Central Asian countries. The conference is expected to yield innovative financing models and partnerships that can effectively support both climate adaptation and mitigation initiatives\, leading to increased investment across the region. \n●       Showcasing Innovations in Climate Solutions. The conference will highlight successful case studies and innovative practices in climate resilience\, particularly within water management\, agriculture\, and energy sectors. By creating a platform for sharing technological advancements\, attendees will identify scalable solutions that can be implemented across Central Asia\, fostering a culture of innovation in addressing climate challenges. \n●       Strengthened Regional Collaboration. CACCC 2025 aims to strengthen frameworks for transboundary cooperation among Central Asian countries to tackle shared climate challenges effectively. \n●       Alignment of National Policies with Global Agendas. The conference will encourage participating countries to assess approaches to update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) to align with global climate goals. \n  \nAdditional information: \nVladimir Grebnev – CAREC Regional Climate Change Specialist\, cc_specialist@carececo.org \n  \nhttps://carececo.org/en/main/activity/mettings/caccc-2025/
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/central-asia-climate-change-conference-caccc-2025-2025-ashgabat-turkmenistan/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20250507T051846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T052007Z
UID:42472-1747008000-1747094399@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:C3A side event “Regional Scenarios for Central Asia Workshop”
DESCRIPTION:Central Asia faces mounting climate risks that threaten water security\, energy stability\, food systems\, and public health. With urgent development needs and emerging opportunities in the green transition\, scaling up climate finance through innovative instruments and bold policy reforms is critical. In this context\, and in collaboration with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC)\, the Coalition for Capacity on Climate Action (C3A)\, a program supported by The World Bank Group is leading several events at the 2025 Central Asia Climate Change Conference in Ashgabat.  \nThe Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) and the Government of Turkmenistan will host the Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2025) from 13 to 15 May 2025 in Ashgabat. The Conference brings together representatives from Central Asian governments\, international organizations\, and climate experts to advance regional climate action. Under the theme “Achieving the Global Climate Finance Goal through Regional and National Actions in Central Asia\,” the conference will focus on mobilizing financial resources\, strengthening regional cooperation\, and enhancing resilience to the escalating impacts of climate change. As the region faces rising temperatures\, desertification\, and rapid glacial melt\, CACCC-2025 will serve as a critical platform to address shared challenges and identify solutions that support a low-carbon\, climate-resilient future. \nIn line with this year’s theme\, C3A will actively contribute to CACCC-2025 by organizing and supporting a series of strategic events aimed at advancing climate policy development and financing strategies in the region. \nOn 12 May 2025\, C3A will host a dedicated side event\, a “Regional Scenarios for Central Asia Workshop.” This responds to the growing interest of Central Asian Ministries of Finance in developing macroeconomic climate scenarios to inform long-term policy planning. The session will convene representatives from Ministries of Finance\, sectoral experts\, and development partners to explore the economic impacts of climate change\, identify opportunities for low-carbon development\, and assess the political economy of climate decision-making. \nThe following day\, on 13 May 2025\, C3A\, in partnership with the World Bank\, will co-organize a high-level panel discussion “Innovative Tools for Designing Climate Financing Strategies in Central Asia.” This session will highlight the pivotal role of finance in enabling climate action and transition planning\, with a focus on the opportunities a program supported by The World Bank and CSF 2 and challenges of using instruments such as green bonds\, debt-for-climate swaps\, sustainability-linked financing\, and blended finance solutions in the region. The session will explore how coherent policy mixes\, such as carbon pricing\, subsidy reform\, regulatory frameworks\, and targeted fiscal incentives\, can mobilize private and public finance\, de-risk investments\, and accelerate the transition to low-carbon\, climate-resilient economies. A key theme will be the potential for regional cooperation to support the design and financing of transition strategies\, drawing on country experiences and emerging best practices. \nIn addition to organizing these sessions\, C3A Co-Directors William Hynes and Etienne Espagne will moderate a panel discussion during CACCC 2025\, engaging regional stakeholders in a forward-looking dialogue on accelerating climate finance and enhancing implementation capacity in Central Asia. \n“Central Asian countries are on the frontlines of the climate crisis\, facing accelerating impacts\, resource constraints\, and the need to shift away from carbon-intensive development models. At the same time\, the global climate finance architecture is evolving\, and the scale of investment needed is rising sharply. Through these sessions\, C3A aims to explore how countries can bridge global financing mechanisms and regional implementation. We will also engage Ministries of Finance\, development agencies\, and the private sector in practical dialogue\, identifying actionable\, multi-stakeholder financing solutions that can accelerate national and regional climate policies”\, said William Hynes\, C3A Program Co-Director. \nThrough these contributions\, and with the insights of experts from CAREC\, the World Bank\, Finance Ministries’ officials and development agencies’ representatives\, C3A reaffirms its commitment to supporting regional efforts in strengthening climate policy frameworks\, building institutional capacity\, and facilitating access to the financial tools necessary to achieve national and global climate goals. a program supported by The World Bank and CSF 3 \nPress contact  \nRoxane Dody – rdody@worldbank.org \nAbout C3A  \nThe Coalition for Capacity on Climate Action (C3A) is the Ministries of Finance’ Climate Think Tank hosted by the World Bank. C3A bridges the gap between science and policy on climate and nature-related economic and financial policies. It engages with Ministries of Finance\, whole of government and local as well as global research ecosystems to support informed policy debates on ways to achieve shared prosperity on a livable planet. C3A was launched in June 2023 at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact as a specialized research and policy platform to support the development of peer exchange among Ministries of Finance\, trainings on critical policy issues and collaboration on analytical supporting tools required to deliver sustainable\, inclusive\, and resilient economies and financial systems. \nThe main partners of C3A are the Coalition for Finance Ministers on Climate Action\, the World Bank with the Climate Support Facility Trust Fund as the main funder. Institutional partners coordinate the regional and thematic hubs\, with academics\, practitioners and experts forming a global Knowledge Network. \nhttps://www.climatecapacitycoalition.org/en \nDownload the C3A press release
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/c3a-side-event-regional-scenarios-for-central-asia-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20250428T052837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T053144Z
UID:42206-1745798400-1745971199@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:International conference "Solidarity Action: Strengthening Global South NGOs for a New and Just World"\, 28-29 April\, Baku\, Azerbaijan
DESCRIPTION:Today in Baku will be held the founding conference of the NGO Platform “Global South”
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-conference-solidarity-action-strengthening-global-south-ngos-for-a-new-and-just-world-28-29-april-baku-azerbaijan/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Culture, science art, Public associations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20250407T040417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T041146Z
UID:41447-1743984000-1744243199@centralasiaclimateportal.org
SUMMARY:4th CAREC Working Group on Climate Change Meeting\, 7–9 April 2025 Bishkek\, Kyrgyz Republic
DESCRIPTION:Background and Objectives \nThe Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC)  Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) 2025–2027 provides a framework to address climate change challenges and advance regional climate actions through enhanced coordination among CAREC sector committees and working groups. The plan focuses on four main thematic areas: Climate Risk\, Preparedness and Health\, the Water–Energy–Food Security Nexus\, Low-Carbon Growth\, and the CAREC Climate Platform. Developed by the CAREC Working Group on Climate Change\, the CCAP was endorsed at the CAREC Ministerial Conference on 8 November 20241 in Astana\, Kazakhstan. It was officially launched during a high-level session at COP29 on 14 November 2024 in Baku\, Azerbaijan\, alongside the CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund and the CAREC Partnership for Climate\, Innovation\, and Trade. \nThe primary goal of the 4th Working Group on Climate Change (WGCC) meeting is to discuss the operationalization of the CCAP. Specifically\, the meeting will focus on (i) identifying adaptation projects and necessary investments for vulnerable CAREC assets\, (ii) coordinating joint climate change and health activities with the CAREC Working Group on Health\, (iii) identifying training and capacity-building needs\, and (iv) discuss how to develop bankable projects with the CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund (CSPPF).2 Additionally\, the WGCC will discuss implementation aspects such as monitoring progress\, establishing a CAREC Climate Change Committee\, and planning the next steps for WGCC. \nDOWNLOAD AGENDA PDF \nHome
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/4th-carec-working-group-on-climate-change-meeting-7-9-april-2025-bishkek-kyrgyz-republic/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260716T070524
CREATED:20250217T090014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T050920Z
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SUMMARY:The First Samarkand Climate Forum "Central Asia in the Face of Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for Common Prosperity"\, Samarkand\, Uzbekistan
DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD AGENDA \nUnder the theme “Central Asia facing global climate challenges-consolidation for common prosperity\,” the forum will bring together leading global experts\, government officials\, and representatives of international organizations to discuss urgent issues related to climate change and sustainable development. \nThe event will be attended by delegations from 82 countries\, including heads of state\, ministers responsible for the environment\, economy and water resources\, as well as representatives of the UN\, international financial institutions and expert community. \nKey themes of the forum\nThe event will serve as a high-level dialogue platform and will feature specialized sessions on the following topics: \n•The green economy as a path to sustainable development\n•Preserving biodiversity and natural ecosystems of Central Asia in response to climate challenges\n•Clean energy: a foundation of sustainable and environmentally friendly development\n•Integrated water resources management under climate change in Central Asia\n•Youth: Looking to the Future with Optimism\n•Sustainable cities and climate challenges: integrated planning and management\n•Scientific approaches and innovative solutions to climate change: global challenges and local strategies \nAs part of the forum\, a special exhibition titled “A river flowing in the footsteps of women” will be presented. This exhibition will explore the intersection of social role transformations and environmental changes during the era of socialist development through an intersectional lens. \nOfficial website of the forum: https://www.samarqand2025.org/ \nhttps://gov.uz/en/eco/news/view/42038
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/the-first-samarkand-climate-forum-samarkand-uzbekistan/
CATEGORIES:Climate change
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SUMMARY:International Forum "Universities\, Business and Climate Change. SCO Territory"\, Almaty\, Kazakhstan
DESCRIPTION:The global agenda of sustainable development and ESG forms long-term guidelines for business and the economy\, but the vector of these changes remains under the influence of many factors – from geopolitics and macroeconomics to technological breakthroughs and public demand. Kazakhstan\, as part of the global economy\, is forced to take these trends into account\, adapting its strategy to new challenges. \n\nWhich key trends in ESG and climate policy remain relevant\, and which ones may transform?\nWhat models of interaction between business and the academic sector accelerate the process of sustainable economic development and make it more effective?\nHow does uncertainty about international and national regulatory approaches impact business strategies?\nWhat risks and opportunities are opening up for Kazakhstani companies in the next 5–10 years?\n\nDuring the session\, experts will discuss how the global agenda is reflected in national realities and what will really determine the future of sustainable development in Kazakhstan. \nMore detail https://uccsco.org/almaty-rus
URL:https://centralasiaclimateportal.org/event/international-forum-universities-business-and-climate-change-sco-territory-almaty-kazakhstan/
CATEGORIES:Climate change,Culture, science art, Public associations
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