Uzbekistan attracts many tourists who prefer ecotourism. What do travel companies offer most often when organizing ecotours? For example, these could be desert safari tours, glacier hikes, tours of unique mountain areas, trips to nature reserves and national parks. National Parks and Reserves The country’s tourist opportunities are very
Construction of the second hydroelectric power station (HPP-2) on the Naryn River has begun in the Namangan region of Uzbekistan. The project is being implemented within the framework of the renewable energy development program and is the first example of fully national financing in the country – all work is
Photo: from eurasiatoday.ru Among the Central Asian and EAEU countries, Tajikistan was the largest recipient of USAID assistance in 2024, with Armenia in second place. Significant amounts were also sent to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus. Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Russia received the smallest amounts of payments. The United States Agency for
On April 5, 2025, the Samarkand Climate Forum hosted the second regional consultation on preparations for the Regional Climate Summit scheduled for 2026 in Astana. The event was an important milestone in the process of harmonizing positions and strengthening regional cooperation among Central Asian countries. The participants were welcomed by
This programme is designed for doctoral degree students who have been enrolled for one year, as well as those conducting post-doctoral research in climate change or related fields including: Living soils, biodiversity, regenerative viticulture, agroforestry, water management, Indigenous Knowledge Systems and terrestrial carbon cycle. Funding: Up to €15,000 per year for 2
Samarkand, Uzbekistan | April 4–5, 2025 Representatives of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) took part in the Samarkand International Climate Forum, organized by the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan in cooperation with a number of international organizations and partners. The forum served as a key international
On the sidelines of the Samarkand International Climate Forum, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change (MEEPCC) and World Bank officials launched the Uzbekistan Resilient Landscapes Restoration Project (RESILAND). The World Bank will provide $153 million in financing to support project activities, which are part of a broader
On April 4-5, the Samarkand Climate Forum was held in the Silk Road Samarkand Congress Hall on the topic of “Global Climate Problems and Central Asia – Consolidation for the Sake of Common Prosperity.” The opening ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the President
On April 4, in Samarkand, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, respected Emomali Rahmon, took part and spoke at the High-Level Forum entitled “Central Asia in the Face of Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for Common Prosperity.” The head of state, respected Emomali Rahmon, noted that
