International Conference on Snow Leopard Protection was held in Dushanbe

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On October 14, an international conference on the protection of snow leopard ecosystems was held in Dushanbe with the participation of representatives from 12 countries of the snow leopard’s range. At the conference, welcoming speeches were made by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tajikistan, Mr. Ziyozoda Sulaimon Rizoi, First Deputy Chairman of the …

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Erlan Zhumabayev: To address environmental issues Kazakhstan has committed to developing a National Biodiversity Conservation Concept

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On 25 September 2024, an introductory workshop for representatives of government agencies, and scientific and public organizations was held in Astana to discuss the activities of the SPACES project. The project is implemented under the leadership of the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) in partnership with UNDP and the Association for …

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A working visit to the Lebap velayat to assess the pilot areas in the Chardjou etrap

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  From September 10 to 12, 2024, a working trip was organized to the Lebap velayat to assess the condition of the pilot areas and develop proposals for activities on them within the framework of the signed Agreement between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the project office of the …

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New micro-reserve Kyzyl-Suu: an initiative to protect nature and heritage

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Photo: Nazgul Abdyrazakova Journalists visited the Kyzyl-Suu micro-reserve, located in the Jeti-Oguz district of the Issyk-Kul region. It was created thanks to the project “Expanding the concept of micro-reserves in the regions of Kyrgyzstan”, implemented by the Central Asian State Nature Center “Leader” within the framework of the Central Asian program for the conservation of rare …

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Dialogue in Tajikistan on national biodiversity strategies and action plans: CAREC’s participation

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Dushanbe, Tajikistan – From July 30 to August 1, 2024, Zamira Zholdaskyzy, Coordinator for the Development of the Community of Practice and Network of Academic Societies of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), participated in the Dialogue in Tajikistan on national biodiversity strategies and action plans. The event was also attended by representatives …

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Mountains of Central Asia. Contributions of civil society organizations to nature conservation and sustainable development

Contributions of civil society organizations to nature conservation and sustainable development The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (www.cepf.net) is a joint initiative of the French development agency, Conservation International, the European Union, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan and the World Bank. CEPF plays a unique role in wildlife conservation by supporting the efforts of …

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CAREC: the regional hub for supporting the Biodiversity Conservation Plan in Central Asia

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In the spring of 2024, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) was included in the global technical and scientific cooperation support structure to promote and implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was adopted at the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological …

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Rare Amphibians Disappear in Kyrgyzstan Because of Their Use in Alternative Medicine

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Followers of the alternative medicine in Kyrgyzstan believe that the critically endangered Central Asiatic frog (Rana asiatica) improves immunity and even heals from breast cancer. Doctors warn that such methods of treatment are life threatening. Nevertheless, you will not see the rare amphibian in some regions across the country.     The Osh Bazaar in …

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