During this event, the focus was on the effects of climate change at the regional level, a review of the assessment of vulnerability to climate risks and their impact at the community level in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, sustainable agricultural practices, rural development and community sustainability, effective use and management of water resources at the …
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, chaired the 14th session of the dialogue platform “Kazakhstan-EU,” focusing on cooperation in water resource management and agricultural development. Participants included heads of diplomatic missions from EU member states and top executives of European companies, expressing readiness for collaboration and knowledge exchange. Discussions highlighted the importance …
The world celebrates International Mother Earth Day on 22 April. It reminds us that the healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet – and its people. 5 Facts Mother Earth in Central Asia 1 Altyn-Emel singing dune in Kazakhstan. It is located in the State National Natural Park “Altyn-Emel”. Scientists explain the singing of the dune …
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On April 18, the first meeting of the Interdepartmental Working Group (IDWG) took place on the effective preparation of the participation of the delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic at the UNFCCC COP-29, which was created as part of the implementation of the decisions of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic on the country’s …
Sustainable agriculture and gender equality WUAs water channels will be rehabilitated in the village of Kara-Zhigach in the Alamedin district of the Chui region which are irrigating 545 hectares of agricultural lands. Rehabilitation work will be carried out by the Regional Environmental Center of Central Asia (CAREC) on a pilot basis uder finance supporting …
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The new Head of the Central and North Asia Section at the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), Thierry Umbehr, and Regional Water and Climate Change Advisor of Switzerland in Central Asia, Lisa Gampp, made a working visit to the Reginal Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in Almaty on 15 April. The …
The Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACC-2024) will take place Almaty on May 27-29, 2024. It will bring together leading regional and national experts on climate change, water management, food security and sustainable development. This year, CACCC-2024 idea is expressed in the slogan – Bridging Climate Goals with Action: Making Ambitions a Reality. The conference …
Semi-deserts and deserts occupy almost 4/5 of the territory of Uzbekistan out of 447.7 thousand km². According to Uzhydromet, the average annual temperature in the country increased by 1.6°C, which exceeds the average temperature increase in the world. Forecasts predict temperature rise by another 1.5-3°C by 2030-2050, especially in the Aral Sea region. Climate warming …
Farmers implement water-saving technologies in the Chui Valley of Kyrgyzstan Locals of the village of Kara-Zhygach in Alamedun district of Chui region continue to implement the project “Increasing economic independence and improving the status of women in rural areas in Central Asia through access to irrigation water and infrastructure”. The project is implemented by …
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Addressing the waste crisis Humanity’s unsustainable production and consumption practices are driving the planet towards destruction. Households, small businesses and public service providers generate between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tons of municipal solid waste every year – from packaging and electronics to plastics and food. However, global waste management services are ill-equipped to handle this, with …
