The second phase of developing eight basin plans for the protection and use of water resources has begun in Kazakhstan. The work is being carried out by the Information and Analytical Center for Water Resources of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation in accordance with the new Water Code,
In response to an official request from the Kazinform news agency, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation reported on the measures being taken to conserve water. Photo: Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation According to the Ministry, the state is making efforts to stimulate the implementation of water-saving
Currently, the green belt around the capital covers 16,000 hectares, home to approximately 15 million trees. A Kazinform correspondent investigates whether this experimental project has succeeded in transforming into a true forest with its own ecosystem. Photo: screenshot from Jibek Joly’s channel How the Green Belt was created This
Aziz Abdukhakimov, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Environmental Issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, participated in the Korea–Central Asia Ministerial Forum on Forests and Climate and the Ministerial Dialogue, both held in the Republic of Korea. The forum highlighted
In 2025, the water inflow into the country’s reservoirs was below normal Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ 18.09.2026 09:47 Central Asia is experiencing declining river runoff, reduced terrestrial water storage, and some of the largest glacier mass losses on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) new report, “State of Global
QAZAQ GREEN. Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea intend to expand cooperation in the energy sector, including renewable energy sources, the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and the development of value chains in critical and rare earth metals. This became known during the state visit of Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November this year. Uzbekistan will also participate in the conference with its National Pavilion. The pavilion will showcase to the international community Uzbekistan’s efforts to address climate change, protect the environment and promote sustainable
The Central Asian University of Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University) is now accepting applications for a professional development course for specialists who prepare Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) materials and develop environmental regulatory standards. The course is being offered in accordance with Resolution No. 234 of the Cabinet of
Glacier retreat could reduce summer river flow by 10–15%, according to a new climate risk report Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ By 2050, the demand for drinking and industrial water in the Zarafshan basin could increase by 65–70% and account for approximately 23% of the basin’s current water resources. This may reduce
ehnlab.ai launches AI analytics for monitoring Lake Sarez An artificial intelligence system developed in Tajikistan will analyze satellite imagery in orbit to detect early signs of floods, glacial lake outbursts, landslides and avalanches in the Pamir Mountains. The system, called ARGUS, is being developed by zehnlab.ai in partnership with Tajikistan’s
