On July 28, World Nature Day, the updated Electronic Geoinformation Database of Biodiversity and Protected Areas (ECODATA) was officially launched in Tashkent. The new digital platform aims to consolidate disparate environmental data into a single system and create a modern information foundation for studying, monitoring, and preserving the country’s natural
The Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC) presents the animated video “Living Modified Organisms: What Is Important to Understand?”, produced as part of the project “Implementation of the National Biosafety Mechanism in the Kyrgyz Republic in accordance with the Cartagena Protocol,” carried out with support from the Food and
QAZAQ GREEN. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Issues of Wildlife, Forestry, Hunting and Entrepreneurship.” One of the key provisions of the document is the introduction of strict standards for 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
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
On 14 May 2026, within the framework of the 35th Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), a side event entitled “Taking Action Across Agrifood Systems for Biodiversity and Global Impact” was held under the framework of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. The
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – 14 May 2026 – A key side event titled “Taking action across agrifood systems for biodiversity and global impact at CBD COP17” was held as part of the 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35). Participants discussed the integration of the environmental agenda into agriculture
As part of the Regional Environmental Summit in Astana, a high-level session was held to launch a Central Asian initiative aimed at strengthening synergy and joint action in biodiversity conservation — “Harmony with Nature for Regional Sustainability.” The event brought together environmental authorities from across the region, international organizations and
A regular meeting of the Public Council under the National Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Ecology and Climate Change was held in Tashkent, bringing together representatives of non-governmental organizations, experts, researchers and Committee staff. Deputy Chair Jusipbek Kazbekov opened the meeting, highlighting the growing role of civil society
Chui Region A national workshop was held in Bishkek to validate the Seventh National Report of the Kyrgyz Republic on the Conservation of Biodiversity—a key document reflecting the country’s progress in fulfilling its international environmental commitments. The report was prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision
