About the Report This report analyzes how governments in the emerging market and developing economies of Europe and Central Asia can prioritize the policies and investments necessary to shift their energy systems away from fossil fuels. Building on a World Bank model, the analysis suggests an optimal least-cost pathway for the region to achieve net …
Snow water equivalent dynamics in the Yesil water management basin
Abstract The article presents the snow water equivalent (SWE) dynamics in the Yesil Water Management Basin during 1971-2019. The main research purpose was to study the SWE dynamics, since – being a powerful climate-forming factor – snow cover plays an important role in climatic, hydrological, and glaciological processes. The analysis was carried out using mathematical …
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Regional strategy for adaptation to climate change in Central Asia
Regional working group for the development of a Regional Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change in Central Asia within the framework of the Green Central Asia initiative Download strategy PDF on Russian
Wetlands, parks and botanical gardens the best ways to cool cities during heat waves, finds study
Wetlands, parks and even botanical gardens among the best ways to cool cities during heat waves—says biggest-ever global study Botanical gardens are not just beautiful—they can cool the city air by 5°C during heat waves, according to the most comprehensive review of its kind led by the University of Surrey. Parks and wetlands have a similar effect. …
National State of the Environment Report: Uzbekistan
For the first time in the last 10 years, Uzbekistan has prepared a national report on the state of the environment. A working group created by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the republic with the support of international organizations worked on the review. A healthy environment and its sustainable management …
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Navigating WASH Challenges in Rural Areas: Peer Effects and Infrastructure
Despite the well-documented benefits of improved sanitation and washing facilities, a considerable number of people, even in middle-income countries, still lack access to modern sanitation and home-based bathing facilities. We leverage household budget survey data from two Central Asian countries to investigate the barriers to improved adoption of sanitation and washing facilities. We find that …
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The climate challenge for Central Asia
The report paints a grim picture of what that world will look like. As weather extremes become the new normal and risks to food, water and energy security increase, everyone will feel the impact—particularly the poor DOWNLOAD
Climate Change and Hydrology in Central Asia: A Survey of Selected River Basins
Water flow in the rivers of Central Asia is defined by a multitude of factors: climate, terrain and soil types, and weather extremes. This report highlights key research findings on five important river basins across Central Asia, and presents the visual material with short annotations for a lay readership. Download PDF
Green technologies and climate information: application guide in cartoons
New CAMP4ASB publications on climate change explain the latest scientific studies of climate impacts on selected rivers of Central Asia, climate adaptation actions by farmers and green technologies that could be used more broadly across the region. Download PDF
Climate Investments in Central Asia
CAMP4ASB publications on climate change explain the latest scientific studies of climate impacts on selected rivers of Central Asia, climate adaptation actions by farmers and green technologies that could be used more broadly across the region. Download PDF