The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan commented on the experiment to artificially induce precipitation, reports a Kazinform correspondent. Photo: kelly chen/pexels According to Vice Minister Mansur Oshurbayev, specialists from the World Meteorological Organization were brought in to conduct the experiments. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology is responsible for
On May 12, Environmental Education Day, the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change held a meeting dedicated to the organization of “green” technical schools in the republic, the implementation of a high-quality education system, and its adaptation to international standards. It should be noted that, in accordance with Presidential
Registration is now open for visitors to the Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 international environmental exhibition—one of the region’s largest events dedicated to sustainable development and green transformation. Registration is available on the official website: ecoexpo.uz. The event will take place from June 2 to 4, 2026, at the modern
n the Nosiri Khusrav district Khatlon region the Tajikistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project has helped families not only gain a new source of income but also build a foundation for a more sustainable future for their children Juraev Alisher Ergashovich, 52, together with his wife Chuturova Nodirakhon, 48, are raising
The Republic of Tajikistan continues to implement a large-scale environmental program aimed at planting 2 billion trees by 2040. This was announced by the Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Bahodur Sheralizoda, during his speech at the Regional Environmental Summit 2026
Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), highlighted Astana as a fitting venue for advancing regional climate dialogue, noting the city’s practical efforts to address climate and disaster risks while strengthening resilience through
Photo source: ElDala.kz Land degradation costs Central Asia’s GDP by 6 % annually, including through reduced agricultural production, hydroelectric power generation, and deteriorating public health due to air pollution, said Asferachyu Abate , Senior Environment Specialist at the World Bank, speaking at the Central Asian Media Lab in Astana on April 21. “This is
Five programs are being implemented in Tajikistan aimed at improving the condition of reclaimed lands, developing new irrigated areas, and conducting riverbank protection work, according to the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. As specified, we are talking about the “Program for
In Japan, government programs supporting rural development expanded significantly during the 1960s. However, global recognition emerged with the One Village One Product (OVOP) initiative, officially launched in 1979 in Ōita Prefecture by Governor Morihiko Hiramatsu. The idea is simple yet highly effective: each community identifies its unique product—whether agricultural, handicraft, or food-based—and develops
Within the framework of implementing the state environmental policy, the National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change, and the State Greening Program, as well as in connection with the declaration of 2026 as the “Year of Expanding improvement and creative development activities and strengthening national self-awareness,” a tree-planting campaign was
