Central Asia is facing a growing water crisis caused by wasteful use of water. The region’s water resources are dwindling amid some of the lowest water rates in the world. Experts warn that water shortages could become chronic by 2028 and the only solution is to raise tariffs. Stanislav Pritchin,
During his visit to Uzbekistan, Zafar Makhmudov, the executive director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), held a series of meetings with representatives of international financial organizations and donor institutions. The discussions focused on the activities of CAREC’s country office in Uzbekistan and the official introduction of
Adventure of Science: Women and glaciers in Central Asia РУССКИЙ “Adventure of Science: Women and Glaciers in Central Asia” is getting ready for 2025! We hope you are too! We invite YOU to join us on a Teaching Expedition to learn about the mountain environment, witness the magic of glaciers,
EDB experts have calculated the amount needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 – clean water and sanitation in the Central Asian region The Eurasian Development Bank conducted a diagnostic of drinking water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Central Asia. Thus, EDB specialists found out that for sustainable development in
Discussion club experts suggest that the Central Asian region consider cooperation with Africa to resolve the water issue The water situation for Central Asian countries is worsening due to climate change. This was stated by the Dean of the Faculty of World Economy and Politics at the Higher School of
The seal is on the verge of extinction. Environmental activists have proposed ways to preserve the marine mammals, reports a correspondent for the Kazinform agency. Photo: Fisheries Department of Mangistau Region According to an independent ecologist, the number of seals has decreased by 90 percent over the past 100 years.
As part of the Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2025), Panel Session 1: “Climate Finance and Innovation” will bring together leading international and national experts to discuss cutting-edge financing mechanisms for climate initiatives. Sub-session 1.1. Representatives of climate funds (Green Climate Fund, Loss and Damage Fund, Climate Investment Funds, etc.),
On March 4–5, the Valdai International Discussion Club will hold the 5th Central Asian Conference on the topic of “Russia and Central Asia: Cooperation in a Multipolar World.” The Central Asian Valdai is being held for the fifth time and traditionally in Russia. This year, the venue is moving from
On 26 February the national hydrometeorological services of the Central Asian countries and the BWOs of the Syr Darya and Amu Darya rivers gathered to outline the plans on enhancing MODSNOW to an Early Warning System for floods and drought. The meeting was held online in the framework of the
Announcement of “14th Post Graduate Course in Satellite Meteorology and Global Climate” to be conducted during August 01, 2025 to April 30, 2026 at Space Applications Centre (ISRO), Ahmedabad, India under the CSSTEAP (Affiliated to the UN). So far more than 190 participants from Asia and the Pacific region have been
