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Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree on the republic’s accession to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

On November 16, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree on the republic’s accession to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. The text of the document was published by the press service of the head of state. In accordance with the decree, the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic

November 27, 2024

Tajikistan

RESILAND Tajikistan: Real Steps Towards Restoration of Degraded Lands

RESILAND Tajikistan: Real Steps Towards Restoration of Degraded Lands “Landscape quality and people’s livelihoods are interconnected. Attempts to improve one while neglecting the other do not yield optimal results. However, landscape restoration increases land productivity and leads to higher farmer incomes. Landscapes can be made sustainable through integrated and spatially-targeted approaches and improved rural livelihoods.

November 26, 2024

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan to purchase energy from Rogun hydroelectric power station

A draft agreement between the governments of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Republic of Kazakhstan on cooperation in the field of electric power has been published. 500 kV power transmission line “Roghun – Dushanbe” Photo: Asia-Plus The Government of Tajikistan, by its resolution, instructed the relevant structures to approve and sign a draft agreement

November 26, 2024

Tajikistan

Ministry of Energy: 80% of climate change in Tajikistan is related to water

Ministry of Energy: 80% of climate change in Tajikistan is related to water Timely financing plays a key role in the fight against climate change, said Deputy Head of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Tatarstan Jamshed Shoimzoda. Photo: Asia-Plus Tajikistan faces serious challenges related to climate change, especially in the area of

November 25, 2024

Tajikistan

How Sand and Dust Storms Affect Glaciers in Tajikistan

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 .

November 25, 2024

Tajikistan

Tajikistan will need $96 billion to adapt to climate change

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

November 13, 2024

Tajikistan

Emomali Rahmon calls for increased climate finance, glacier protection at Baku summit

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

November 13, 2024

Tajikistan

President Emomali Rahmon attends the COP29 World Leaders Climate Action Summit in Baku

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

November 13, 2024

Tajikistan

President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon took part in a high-level event on the implementation of the UN General Assembly resolution declaring 2025 the “International Year of Glacier Conservation”

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”,

November 13, 2024

Tajikistan

Adapting to a New Reality: Combating Dust Storms in Tajikistan

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

November 12, 2024