Dr Rieks Bosch, Climate Adaptation Advisor, Dutch Green Business, when reflecting on carbon financing in Central Asia, said that carbon credits alone do not allow enough for investment at present. He noted that Central Asian countries need a combination of social and ecological credits to reach over 10 USD/ton (up to 20 USD/ton). …
Amanda McKee, Director for Knowledge and Learning, NDC Partnership, believes that decision makers must build on a strong climate rationale and institutional arrangements by analyzing financing gaps, exploring options, identifying barriers and solutions, and assessing the comparative advantages of various finance sources. She thinks that a comprehensive mapping of investment needs will …
Climate change and adaptation are not just the responsibility of environmentalists, scientists, biologists and environmental ministries. It is impossible to adapt to climate consequences and solve climate challenges without finances, otherwise, all smart and innovative strategies will remain on paper. The financial resources available to the countries of Central Asia to solve climate problems were discussed at the panel session of CACCC-2024 “Climate …
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“As we all know, the Paris Agreement Transparency Framework requires countries to submit their first biennial Transparency Report (BTR) by December 31, 2024. These reports will replace the Biennial Updated Reports (BUR) and play a key role in providing detailed information on measures taken by countries, assessing the effectiveness of existing climate change policies, progress …
The Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation was signed between the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia on 27 May at CACCC-2024. The purpose of the Memorandum is to establish cooperation in disaster risk reduction. The Memorandum provides for the development and implementation of joint regional and international programs and …
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The countries of Central Asia are experiencing the consequences of climate change like no other in the world, stated the World Bank’s Regional Director for Central Asia, Tatyana Proskuryakova, at the opening ceremony of the Central Asia Climate Change Conference on May 27 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. According to her, climate change issues in Central Asia …
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Today, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea Askhat Orazbay and Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia Zafar Makhmudov signed a Memorandum of Cooperation at CACCC-2024. As noted, the Memorandum will contribute to the expansion of cooperation on climate resilience of the countries of the …
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«Центрально-Азиатская Конференция по вопросам изменения климата (ЦАКИК-2024) проходит в очень важный момент глобального экологического дискурса, в момент, когда региональное и трансграничное сотрудничество становится критически важным», – заявила представитель Секретариата Рамочной конвенции ООН об изменении климата (РКИК ООН) Ольга Пилифосова на церемонии открытия Центрально-Азиатской Конференции по вопросам изменения климата (ЦАКИК-2024) в Алматы, 27 мая 2024 г. Она …
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“The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) has once again brought together all representatives of the Central Asian countries and development partners to discuss joint efforts to address climate change issues and joint efforts,” said Zafar Makhmudov, the CAREC Executive Director, at the opening ceremony of the Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2024) in Almaty, May …
Today the Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2024) has started in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The Conference will last for three days. It convenes over 1000 people offline and online – policy- and decision makers from Central Asia countries, international development partners, civil society, the private sector, and academia. They will discuss pressing issues around sustainable water …
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