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Prospects for Cooperation: CAREC and UNFPA Discuss Key Issues of Sustainable Development in Central Asia

The Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), Zafar Makhmudov, met with the Head of the Sub-Regional Office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for Central Asia, Sergio Esperanca. At the meeting, they considered issues of cooperation between the organizations. They paid special attention to prospects for joint efforts in

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February 7, 2025
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Registration for CACCC-2025 is now open!

Since 2016, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) has been organizing the Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC) annually, fostering regional dialogue on climate change mitigation and adaptation. In 2025, the conference theme is Achieving the Global Climate Finance Goal through Regional and National Actions in Central Asia to emphasize the importance of

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February 7, 2025
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The CAREC has launched the implementation of the project “Central Asian Capacity Building for Methane Emission Reduction (CA CBMER)”

The CA CBMER project aims to strengthen the capacity of Central Asian countries to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. This project will support the development of robust methane emission inventories and monitoring systems, while fostering regional collaboration to share knowledge and experiences. By providing training, guidelines, and practical tools, the project

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February 7, 2025
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Azerbaijan’s Green Diplomacy: Outcomes of COP29 and Future Commitments

Azerbaijan’s Green Diplomacy: Outcomes of COP29 and Future Commitments Azerbaijan’s Achievements at COP29, including the Climate and Peace Initiative, and Its Role as a Leading Advocate for Global Climate Action, with Emphasis on Central Asia, CAREC, SPECA, and the Caspian Sea The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismat Gozalov, delivered a briefing on the key

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February 6, 2025
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The Role of Civil Society in Green and Just Transition in Central Asia

The adverse impacts of climate change are worsening each year, and the window for action is rapidly closing. In the current economic system, the negative effects of climate change lead to exacerbating poverty, and widening inequality, particularly in regions that are more vulnerable to climate shocks and economic shifts, according to researchers Iskandar Sangini and

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February 6, 2025
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On the results of the DKU-UNEP project “Global Opportunities for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Central Asia and the Caucasus” (GO4SDGs)

On the results of the DKU-UNEP project “Global Opportunities for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Central Asia and the Caucasus” (GO4SDGs). In 2024, the 3rd phase of the project was completed, the goal of which is to expand the knowledge and potential of universities in Central Asia and the South Caucasus in the field of

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February 6, 2025
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World Wetlands Day 2025: Restoration and Protection of Ecosystems

On February 2, 2025, the world celebrates World Wetlands Day, highlighting the crucial role of these ecosystems in preserving biodiversity, maintaining water balance, and mitigating climate change. The theme for 2025 – “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” – emphasizes the need for protecting and restoring these vulnerable natural areas. Wetlands play a key role

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February 4, 2025
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CAREC to Participate in Workshop on Strategic Foresight, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Tourism in Central Asia

The team of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programme  of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) will participate in a workshop on strategic foresight, circular economy, and sustainable tourism in Central Asia. Organized by EU SWITCH-Asia, the event will take place on 6-7 February 2025 and will feature interactive discussions and group work.

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January 31, 2025
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