Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan Mr Bahodur Sheralizoda took part in a meeting between delegations of Central Asian countries on the sidelines of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Climate Change. This meeting was organized to strengthen the regional position …
Will Conservation of Steppe Grassland Ecosystems Help Combat Climate Change?
Dubai – UAE – COP28 CA Pavilion hosted the side event «Climate benefits of large-scale conservation and restoration of steppe grassland ecosystems» on December 9, 2023. Grasslands are the most threatened terrestrial ecosystem on Earth: globally, around 50% have been lost to conversion to arable agriculture; Vast areas are degraded by unsustainable grazing, almost all grassland ecosystems are …
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The Impact of Education and Green Skills in Kyrgyzstan
Dubai – UAE – COP28 CA Pavilion hosted the side event “Amplifying Youth-Driven Climate Solutions: The Impact of Education and Green Skills in Kyrgyzstan” on December 8, 2023. The session is dedicated to the presentation of the UNCC Learn strategy in the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the presentation of youth climate cases. It is still …
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CAREC Executive Director Zafar Makhmudov presents NDC situation in Central Asia at UNFCCC COP28
Dubai – UAE – The Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) Zafar Makhmudov presented NDC situation in Central Asia at the side event on NDC commitment and emission gaps towards net-zero climate resilient development in Asia and the Pacific on December 8, 2023 at UNEP Pavilion. Excerpts from Zafar Makhmudov’s …
Regional Water Quality Working Group Meeting and Session of the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection and Water Quality in the Syr Darya River Basin
Astana, Kazakhstan – December 13-14, 2023. Supported by the Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative, funded by Switzerland, Astana will host the meeting of the Regional Water Quality Working Group (RWQWG) and the regular session of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group (Commission) on Environmental Protection and Water Quality in the Syr Darya River Basin on December 13-14, …
Zafar Makhmudov: Small and Medium Enterprises are a driving force of circular and low-carbon economies in Central Asian countries
“Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are indeed a driving force to covert a just transition concept into circular and low-carbon economies in Central Asian countries. According to a CAREC gap analysis report, SMEs make up approximately 65% of businesses in Central Asia, translating to over 500,000 SMEs in the region,” Zafar Makhmudov, the Executive Director …
Empowering Futures: Youth Engagement and Sustainability
Dubai – UAE – Empowering Futures: Youth Engagement and Sustainability is a theme of the side event focused on the barriers and opportunities for environmental education and youth engagement in Central Asia. The open session took place in the COP28 CA Pavilion on December 8, 2023 and convened ecological educators and youth from Central Asia …
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Climate risk management approach for the resilience of rural communities
Dubai – UAE – COP28 CA Pavilion hosted the side event «Climate risk management approach for the resilience of rural communities» on December 8, 2023. The event gathered experts and practitioners from the Kyrgyz Republic to describe the various facets of climate action and risk management sharing their experience and lessons learnt during the process of design, implementation …
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Global Cleantech Innovation Program
Dubai – UAE – visitors of COP28 CA Pavilion learnt about the Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP) and the Kazakhstan GCIP initiative. GCIP’s primary objective is to address market and policy deficiencies that hinder the emergence, deployment, and adoption of cleantech innovations, enabling low and middle-income countries to leapfrog toward greener and more resilient economies. …
Central Asian Civil Society Identifies Vulnerabilities in Central Asia at UNFCCC COP28
Dubai – UAE – December 8 – the Central Asia Pavilion of the UNFCCC COP28 hosted the presentation of the Regional Statement on behalf of civil society and youth of Central Asian countries. Opening the event, Svetlana Mogilyuk, the Regional Coordinator of the Civil Society Climate Network of Central Asia, expressed gratitude to the Regional …
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