The energy transition remains only the destiny of developed countries. Share of advanced economies + China in 2010-2022 accounted for more than 95% of global sales of electric vehicles and heat pumps. These countries added 85% of total wind and solar capacity. But on the other hand, it is these countries that account for the …
ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN – 19-20 October 2023 CAREC representatives participated in a regional workshop on co-design of the global, early drought forecasting system in different hydrological sectors, of the OUTLAST research project. The event was held in accordance with the new Central Asia Development Strategy 2020, which aims to strengthen cross-border dialogue on climate, environment and …
Eruption-triggered rapid O3 depletion. After the HT eruption, a balloon campaign took place at Réunion Island (left picture). Plume dynamics showcase the volcanic injection of H2O vapor, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and HCl, prompting rapid chlorine activation on hydrated volcanic aerosol and O3 depletion in the stratosphere. The 22 January 2022 O3 profile (black line) …
Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha’apai volcano eruption depleted ozone layer Read More »
Droughts and extreme precipitation have become a harsh reality in the contemporary world. These natural phenomena bring destruction and pose serious threats to human life and the global economy. Over time, climate change triggers the melting of snow, ice, and glaciers, resulting in more frequent and devastating floods, as well as endangering the resilience of …
New WMO Report: Enhancing Monitoring of Water Resources is Imperative Read More »
On November 24, 2023, a regular meeting of the Network of Academic Societies (NAS) will be held in Almaty, organized by the USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity (WAVE) in cooperation with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. This meeting will be held for …
Central Asian Network of Academic Societies Meeting: Plans and Expectations Read More »
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announces the expansion of the geographical coverage of one of its key water resource management tools – WaPOR. This innovative tool, well-known for its application in Africa and the Middle East for the past six years, is now broadening its functionality to a global scale. WaPOR provides real-time access …
Innovative Solution for Monitoring Water Resources by FAO: Global Scale and Prospects Read More »
UNFCCC COP28: Central Asian Governments Prepare a Regional Statement Central Asia – October 17 – The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) held an online meeting of the working group to discuss a draft statement on behalf of the Governments of the Central Asian countries for the UNFCCC COP28 in Dubai, UAE. The meeting …
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Ashgabat – Turkmenistan – On October 9-12, 2023, a practical regional training brought together experts from Central Asian countries dealing with the issues of measurement, reporting and verification (IOI), measures taken to reduce environmental impact, monitoring and evaluation of adaptation measures, tracking of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in Central Asian countries. The training is conducted …
RECATH: regional workshops on climate action transparency in Central Asia Read More »
Jakarta, October 11, 2023 – With a 15-year track record of fostering sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in Asia through its SWITCH-Asia programme, the EU aims to drive the transition towards an inclusive green and circular economy, promoting more sustainable consumption and production patterns. The SWITCH-Asia Programme’s Steering Committee Meeting and 5th Annual Conference, organised by the Policy Support Component, …
CAREC representatives took part in the EU SWITCH-Asia Program Read More »
What ancient Earth tells us about surviving the climate crisis Climate scientist and author Michael Mann explains why it’s not too late to prevent the worst impacts of climate change The following is a transcript from New Scientist’s CultureLab podcast. Listen for free here.
