In December this year, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP28) will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Participation in the Conference allows countries to present their investment capacity and participate in the World Leaders Summit and other UNFCCC COP28 events. As a rule, …
Preparation for the UNFCCC COP28: Initiative of Kyrgyzstan Read More »
On August 22, 2023, in the village of Ulken in the Zhambyl district of the Almaty region, public discussions took place regarding the potential implementation of an ambitious project – the construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP) in the region. This stage is an important step in the NPP project’s realization and serves as …
At COP 24, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted the rules and procedures for implementing the Paris Agreement, which is contained in the “Paris Rulebook”. Through Article 13, the Paris Agreement established an Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) to regularly measure the progress made by countries to strengthen the global response to …
Gaps and Needs Analysis Report for the five countries of Central Asia. Paris Agreement Read More »
The Climate Transparency Platform covers everything related to the Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement and the continued reporting under the UNFCCC. It provides a global overview of transparency initiatives and developing countries transparency efforts, allowing users to stay up-to-date on the latest developments, events, and knowledge products, as well as get detailed information …
A new Climate Transparency Platform for the global community Read More »
From November 30 to December 12, 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Dubai. COP28 will be a milestone moment for global climate action. The COP28 Presidency’s two-week thematic program is geared towards responding to the Global Stocktake and …
In the near future, in the southwestern province of Afghanistan – Nimroz, the systematic completion of the construction of two grand irrigation canals – Tarko and Afzal-Kala, flowing from the Kamal-Khan dams, is coming to a conclusion. The progress in the construction of these canals, where 94% of the work has been finalized, promises positive …
Completion of Two Key Irrigation Canals in Afghanistan Read More »
Currently, the countries of Central Asia are facing a significant deficit of water resources, particularly affecting rural areas. Despite improvements in access to safe drinking water and sanitation conditions in the region’s countries over the past decades, aging infrastructure, lack of qualified personnel, and financial constraints continue to pose obstacles to achieving the United Nations’ …
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Join the Protocol on Water and Health Read More »
Nexus Training was created by the Regional Nexus Dialogues Program, co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), together with the independent think tank Adelphi in 2022, with the aim of promoting the implementation of the WEP Nexus approach worldwide. The training consists of 3 modules, …
Training module on the Nexus approach (adapted to Central Asia) Read More »
Transforming Water Resources with Youth: New Horizons and Opportunities! Modern society realizes that water is not only a vital resource, but also a key area that requires immediate and comprehensive solutions. Today, many of us face challenges related to water supply, sanitation and hygiene that directly affect the quality of our lives and the integrity …
Youth Water Challenge 2023: Youth take the challenge! Read More »
ICAT has launched a new guide to support countries seeking to engage in international cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The guide targets policymakers and technical staff and focuses on the links between Article 6, which describes voluntary cooperation in achieving NDC targets to allow for higher ambitions in mitigation and adaptation actions; …
New guide supports transparency in international cooperation under the paris agreement Read More »
