And what practical actions can Central Asian governments take to address climate change? Glacier of the Geographical Society in Pamir Photo: Artem Rezontov Experts note a tenfold increase in the number of sand and dust storms in recent years, which threatens the condition of glaciers. In recent decades, more than 1,000 glaciers have melted in Tajikistan . …
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Tajikistan will need $96 billion for measures to adapt the country to climate change and transition to a “green” economy. This estimate is given in the country report on climate and development, which was prepared by the World Bank and the Committee for Environmental Protection of Tajikistan, Fergana.ru reports. The report notes that Tajikistan will …
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On November 12, in Baku, Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon participated in a high-level roundtable on climate finance and the opening ceremony of the Water for Climate Pavilion, which took place within the framework of the 29th UN Climate Change Conference. During the meetings, he emphasized the need for active actions to combat climate change, especially …
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DUSHANBE, 12.11.2024 /NIAT “Khovar”/. On November 12, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change began its work in Baku. The President of the Republic of Tajikistan, heads of 80 countries, the Secretary General of the United Nations, heads of governments and delegations of dozens of influential international organizations …
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DUSHANBE, 12.11.2024 /NIAT “Khovar/. On November 12, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, esteemed Emomali Rahmon, took part and spoke at a high-level event in the city of Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, on the implementation of the United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring 2025 the “International Year of Glacier Conservation”, …
We cannot prevent dust storms; therefore, it is necessary to find and implement adaptation methods to reduce the impact of dust storms, says CABAR.asia expert Muazama Burkhanova. Dust storm in Dushanbe. Photo: Asia-Plus In recent years, environmental scientists have become increasingly interested in studying the impact of dust aerosol on the surface layer of the …
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The Tajikistan CEP team learnt innovative management in European transboundary national parks Transboundary national parks are unique ecosystems that connect nature and the cultures of different countries. They are crucial for the conservation of natural heritage and for the sustainable development of transboundary regions. “Effective management and conservation of biodiversity in such parks are prerequisites …
Turtle Dove, now almost never found in Tajikistan. Photo: CABAR.asia In the second half of the 20th century, the common turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur – fokhtak or mushicha in Tajik) was a numerous species in Tajikistan due to the abundance of food resources. The turtle dove was declared “Bird of the Year – 2024” and …
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The tugai forests of the Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on September 20, 2023. The decision was made during the 45th extended session of the World Heritage Committee, which was held in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). On October 19, the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the …
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Tajikistan delegation participates in the study tour “Innovative Approaches to Biodiversity Management and Conservation in European National Parks” under the World Bank’s RESILAND Tajikistan project. They will study the experience in the sustainable management of transboundary national parks in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The study tour will last from 26 October to 3 …
