Photo: UNDP The ecological festival “Ecology of Culture” took place on November 10 in the Dashoguz regional library. The festival was dedicated to environmental awareness and the promotion of youth initiatives in the field of sustainable development. The event included an exhibition of eco-friendly products, a presentation of innovative ideas and traditional crafts, including national …
A meeting of the commission on water resources was held in Ashgabat
Representatives of water management agencies gathered for the 87th meeting of the Interstate Coordination Water Management Commission of the IFAS. This was reported by the Internet portal “Vestiabad”. The meeting participants discussed measures aimed at improving the environmental and socio-economic situation in the Aral Sea basin. Reports were presented from the heads of the regional water …
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Experts: UN climate conferences ‘not fit for purpose’UN climate conferences are “no longer fit for purpose”
UN climate conferences are “no longer fit for purpose”, scientists and politicians have said in a letter to the world body’s leadership, calling for a “fundamental overhaul”. Prominent scientists and politicians are calling on the United Nations not to hold UN climate change conferences in countries that do not support a phase-out of fossil fuels. This …
COP for Hope: COP29 Opens New Opportunities for Central Asian Mountain Regions – Deputy Minister from Kyrgyzstan
BAKU /Trend/ – As part of COP29 in Baku, Trend News Agency presents a special project COP for Hope. This project provides a unique opportunity to hear the voices of world leaders, heads of state and pioneers in various fields – politics, economics, science and ecology, united by a common goal: confronting the climate challenges of …
COP29. The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan signed three documents
On the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, bilateral meetings were held between the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan and representatives of a number of countries with the aim of cooperation in the energy sector. According to the press service of the department, Minister Taalaibek Ibrayev and heads of energy companies took …
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AI has an environmental problem. Here’s what the world can do about that
There are high hopes that artificial intelligence (AI) can help tackle some of the world’s biggest environmental emergencies. Among other things, the technology is already being used to map the destructive dredging of sand and chart emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. But when it comes to the environment, there is a negative side to the explosion of …
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On the development of “green” aviation in Central Asian countries
The issues of sustainable development of aviation and environmental protection were discussed during a bilateral meeting between the Minister of Ecology of the Republic of Kazakhstan Erlan Nysanbayev and the Director of the European and North Atlantic Bureau of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Mr. Nicolas Rallo. “The issues of sustainable development of aviation …
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The EU Green Deal in 2024: Perspectives in the Asia-Pacific Context
On November 14, 2024, the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Programme team took part in a webinar on “The EU Green Deal in 2024: Perspectives in the Asia-Pacific Context,” organized by the SWITCH-Asia Policy Support Component. The webinar focused on the European Green Deal’s progress and its implications in a rapidly changing global environment. Key …
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Dilovarsho Dustzoda: Each Central Asian country faces distinct climate change risks
Dilovarsho Dustzoda: Each Central Asian country faces distinct climate change risks “Each Central Asian country faces distinct climate change risks, such as droughts and floods in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, severe weather events in Kyrgyzstan, and glacier retreat in Tajikistan, underscoring the urgent need for tailored adaptation strategies and enhanced regional collaboration to mitigate these vulnerabilities,” …
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Turkmenistan participates in COP29 in Baku
Turkmenistan participates in COP29 in Baku The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) has started in Baku. The event brought together world leaders, experts and representatives of many countries to discuss key issues related to global climate change and develop joint solutions to mitigate …