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
Image source : orient.tm When we think of the desert, we rarely think of water. However, wetlands are key to life in the Amu Darya basin. On February 9, experts from UNDP and the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan met in Ashgabat to discuss how to digitalize the protection of
The National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, jointly with the Writers’ Union of Uzbekistan, organized the “Let’s Help Birds in Winter” campaign on the Alley of Writers in Tashkent. The event, dedicated to February 3 — International Bird Feeding Day — brought together young environmental activists, school students, volunteers
From 3 to 6 February, the Central Asian University of Environmental and Climate Change Studies (Green University) is hosting a subregional seminar dedicated to supporting countries in the implementation of Target 3 of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The event is organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Every year on February 2, the global community celebrates World Wetlands Day. Photo: David Moon. Flamingos on Lake Tengiz, Korgalzhyn nature reserve. Фото: Chris Magin. Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan In 2026, the key theme is “Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Heritage,” highlighting the inseparable and direct link between the state
Biotechnical measures are ongoing in protected natural areas administered by the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change. Heavy snowfall and falling temperatures reduce the availability of natural food resources for wild animals and birds, making their living conditions more challenging. In this context, biotechnical measures have been intensified across
Staff of the Surkhan State Nature Reserve, which operates under the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change, have captured images of the markhor (Capra falconeri) on a camera trap. It is noteworthy that the reserve is recording a steady increase in wildlife populations. In particular, according to the results
Ksenia Zyukova, Senior Specialist, Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan (ACBK)Energy infrastructure is a cornerstone of Kazakhstan’s sustainable development, supporting economic growth and modernization. Alongside traditional energy sources, renewable solar and wind power are expanding rapidly. However, this growth also brings increased environmental risks, with the impact of
To effectively conserve Uzbekistan’s biodiversity, it is necessary to change attitudes toward nature, recognise its value, and implement strategies that enable humans and wildlife to coexist harmoniously. A forest in the Sukok Nature Reserve, Tashkent Region. Photo: CABAR.asia Uzbekistan, located in the heart of Central Asia, is home to
