With a record number of participants from almost every country on Earth, World Water Week 2023 will have a lasting influence. Here is a look at six of the most important trends likely to shape the year ahead. World Water Week, the leading global water conference, concluded on 24 August, after five intense days dedicated to …
The accuracy of weather forecasts has steadily increased over the past 40 years.
A weather forecast is a scientifically based assumption about the future state of the weather at a certain point or region for a certain period. Compiled (developed) by meteorological services based on meteorological methods . Forecasts are divided according to the lead time of the period for which the forecast is given nowcasting (nowcasting) — from 0 to 2 hours; ultra-short-term …
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Uzbekistan’s contribution to the environmental well-being of Central Asia
Member of the Board of Governors of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) Boriy Alikhanov and representatives of the CAREC Country Office for Uzbekistan participated in a round table conference on the 15th anniversary of the Ecological Movement of Uzbekistan. The Senate Committee of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the development of Aral Sea region and ecology hosted the event …
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Preparation for the UNFCCC COP28: Initiative of Kyrgyzstan
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, …
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Energy perspectives of Kazakhstan: public discussions on nuclear power plant construction
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 …
Gaps and Needs Analysis Report for the five countries of Central Asia. Paris Agreement
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 …
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A new Climate Transparency Platform for the global community
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 …
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COP28 UAE Thematic Program
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 …
Completion of Two Key Irrigation Canals in Afghanistan
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 …
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Join the Protocol on Water and Health
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’ …
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