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What initiatives did Shavkat Mirziyoyev put forward at the summit in Abu Dhabi

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke at the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Development Week summit, the press service of the head of state reports . In his speech, the leader of Uzbekistan noted that today the diversification of energy sources and a radical reduction in the share of hydrocarbons among them are the main conditions …

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Solar power plants not only produce clean energy, but also increase crop yields and biodiversity.

Photo: Screenshot | Solar panels have proven to be very useful for nature Power plants not only produce clean energy, but also increase crop yields and biodiversity. Solar panels have revolutionised the energy industry by offering a cheap and safe alternative to fossil fuels, but recent research has revealed unexpected side effects, reports the Indian Defence Review. …

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waste

Inventory of plastic waste in Kazakhstan

Plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, affecting both local ecosystems and global efforts towards sustainable development. Kazakhstan, like many countries, is facing a growing volume of plastic waste, which poses significant challenges to environmental safety. Within the framework of the regional project  “Plastic Waste in Remote and Mountainous Areas …

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Tourism, entertainment and recreation

Expert Discussion: Development of Ecological Tourism in Kyrgyzstan

On 17 January 2025, Bishkek hosted an expert discussion on the “Concept for the Development of Eco-Tourism in Specially Protected Natural Areas”. The event was organized by the Silk Road Public Foundation with participation from specialists from the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Department of …

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Climate change

Where can Tajikistan get $8 billion for NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) Climate Finance Plan, and what needs to be done for this?

A year ago, the NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) Climate Finance Plan was approved. It is estimated that Tajikistan will need about $1 billion per year by 2030 to achieve its emission reduction and climate change adaptation targets. Where can we get it and what should we do? We read the Plan and spoke to experts. …

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A vacancy for the position of Uzbekistan Country Office Director is open at the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia

The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change has announced a competitive selection process for the position of Country Office Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in the Republic of Uzbekistan. For reference: The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) is an independent, non-political, and non-profit international organization established …

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Environment, hydrometeorology and ecosystems

On January 14, Almaty topped the ranking of the most polluted cities in the world

Almaty is in first place on the list of 126 most polluted megacities in the world,  Ulysmedia.kz reports . Details The international Swiss company IQAir has compiled a ranking of cities based on the level of health hazard using the Air Pollution Index. As of January 14, 2025, 17:42, Almaty is in first place with an index of …

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Climate change

Uzbekistan Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with ICBA

Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change Aziz Abdukhakimov and the Director General of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) Dr. Tarifa A. Alzaabi signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Dubai, UAE. The Memorandum outlines provisions for the exchange of expertise, information, best practices and modern technologies in the areas of ecology, environmental …

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Natural resources and geology

Hydrocarbon reserves in the studied part of the Aral Sea basin are estimated at 800 million tons

As reported by the Chairman of the Geology Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Erlan Akbarov, at a press conference of the Central Communications Service, this year regional studies are being completed in the Eastern and Western areas within the Aral Sea basin, a correspondent for the Kazinform …

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Transport

Mercedes-Benz turn a Car into an Energy Generator

It is expected that solar modules from Mercedes-Benz, just 5 micrometers thick, will be able to cover all external surfaces of the car, regardless of shape or angle. Mercedes-Benz has said it is currently evaluating the effectiveness of “solar paint,” a non-silicon photovoltaic coating designed to generate electricity for vehicles, pv magazine reports . The new coating …

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