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 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
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
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
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
This article highlights the important connection between environmental security and national security, emphasizing the urgency of ensuring the safety of both the environment and human well-being from potential harm caused by human activities. The article highlights the global call to action through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to improve well-being and protect the planet. The …
At the household level in Central Asia, women make most of the food-related decisions, and their choices about what to eat and how to prepare it can make a difference in their households’ and communities’ responses to the challenges posed by climate change. Women, Food and Climate Change in Central Asia celebrates the women of …
This publication provides visual information on current global and regional climate change impacts and areas of concerns, reports on greenhouse gas emission sources and trends, and presents the regional and country efforts to transition to clean energy. The information sources include official country information from the national communications to the UNFCCC, other international and domestic …
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Annual Report of the Regional Environmental Cenre for Central Asia (CAREC) for 2023. In this report, you can get acquainted with the main results and achievements of CAREC during the past year. The purpose of the report is to highlight and evaluate the progress of CAREC’s strategic goals on the following priorities: Generation of knowledge …
