Bishkek, June 24, 2026 — From June 24 to 26, representatives of the Central Asian countries will gather in the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic to discuss joint solutions for reducing mudflow and flood risks, improving natural hazard monitoring systems, and strengthening regional cooperation in the context of climate change. The
On 15–16 June, the annual GREEN Action Task Force 2026 meeting, organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), took place in Paris, France. A delegation from the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan participated in the event, led by Deputy Minister
Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), a multilateral fund that finances environmental projects around the world, has approved an initial $3.9bn (€3.4bn) package to support climate adaptation, biodiversity protection and water security over the next
Almaty, Kazakhstan, 9 June 2026 — Climate finance practitioners, government representatives, and development partners from across Central Asia convened in Almaty today for the opening of the four-day Regional Training Workshop on Green Climate Fund (GCF) Concept Note Development, aimed at strengthening countries’ capacity to access and utilize climate finance through
From May 20 to 22, 2026, the cities of Yolöten, Murghab, and Mary hosted information sessions aimed at raising public awareness of climate change and adaptation methods. The sessions covered key hubs of the Murghab Basin and four issues vital to the region: Water and Health: the impact of water
On May 29 of the current year, a technical meeting on “Integrating Human Mobility into the Global Adaptation Goals” was held with the participation of representatives from relevant ministries and agencies, higher educational institutions, research institutes, and other development partners. The event was organized and conducted at the initiative of
On 4 June 2026, a roundtable discussion dedicated to raising public awareness of climate change in the Murgab River Basin was held in Ashgabat. The event was organized within the framework of the GIZ Regional Programme “Climate Risk Management in Central Asia” with the participation of the International Federation of
Samarkand has become the venue for two of the most significant environmental events of the year—the 8th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the international exhibition Eco Expo Central Asia 2026. The events have brought together representatives of governments, international organizations, financial institutions, academia, and civil society to
As part of his working visit to New York and Washington, D.C., the Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Bahodur Sheralizoda, held meetings with the leadership of several international organizations and development institutions. At the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Chairman
From water scarcity and glacier melting to air pollution and food risks — Central Asia must seek ways to jointly address these issues. Saifiddin Qarayev, Asia+ 19.05.2026 17:28 Telegram Facebook WhatsApp Copy URL At the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026), held in Astana from April 22 to 24, 2026, environmental
