The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), in collaboration with the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO, Germany), conducted a series of field visits and group discussions with local residents in the Fergana Valley as part of the project “Exploring Adaptive Resilience of Rural Communities in Central
Tashkent – Uzbekistan – 17 October 2025 – The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) held a hybrid inception workshop for the project Exploring Adaptive Resilience of Rural Communities in Central Asia (CARe). The project is being implemented by the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO,
An introductory seminar for the project “Improving the Quality of Life of Rural Populations in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan through the Implementation of Regenerative Agriculture Methods and Access to Voluntary Carbon Markets” was held on September 25, 2025, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The project aims to support the implementation of environmentally sustainable
“Every year the land loses its strength,” say Tajik farmers as they try to combat the negative effects of climate change. Photo: Asia-Plus Glaciers in Tajikistan’s mountains are melting faster than ever, and this has a direct impact on farmers’ lives. Crops require more water, and heat and dust storms
But we definitely need to solve at least two problems: increase the percentage of Internet coverage and find specialists. Drought destroys Tajikistan’s pastures, file photo Photo: Asia-Plus Tajikistan will be able to receive $4-6 million in benefits annually in the coming years thanks to the introduction of modern satellite technologies
Rising average annual temperatures, droughts and declining water resources pose the challenge of deep structural transformation for Kazakhstan’s agricultural sector, reports a correspondent for the Kazinform agency. Collage: Kazinform / 1-ofd.ru / Freepik / Pexels In response to these challenges, the country is consistently introducing modern systems of efficient water
QAZAQ GREEN. In a bold step toward sustainable living and climate resilience, Norwegian engineers have launched a groundbreaking innovation that could redefine how we grow food and harness energy. Floating off the coast near Bergen, the newly unveiled “Ocean Bloom” is a self-sustaining, circular greenhouse island that seamlessly integrates agriculture, aquaculture,
Tajikistan has signaled its intention to develop non-hydropower renewable energy. However, the lack of regulatory mechanisms and unmeasurable goals often undermines these efforts, believes Muhayyo Rahimzoda, a PhD Candidate in Development Studies, specializing in multidimensional poverty, education, and social policy in Central Asia. Tajikistan has signaled its intention to
Combating desertification with scientific and technological innovation in environmental management, powering remote areas with clean energy technologies, electric vehicles leading a green transportation revolution, sustainable scientific laboratories benefiting the entire region… Innovative cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in green infrastructure, green energy and green transportation has been continuously
Sughd Province, Tajikistan– From June 10 to 13, 2025, a working from the Resilient Tajikistan Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND TJ), implemented by the Committee for Environmental Protection and the World Bank, conducted a field monitoring visit. The focus was on assessing the significant progress in the Ayni and Penjikent districts,
