The strategy aims to answer pressing questions: how Tajikistan can protect its unique ecosystems; photo: Asia-Plus. Tajikistan has begun drafting a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan — a landmark document that will shape the country’s long-term vision for environmental protection, sustainable resource management, and low-carbon development. The document was
Snow leopards are often called the “ghosts of the mountains” due to their elusive nature and their ability to blend seamlessly into their high-altitude, snowy habitat. Photo:Adobe Stock/kwadrat70 The ghost of the mountains Big cats are elusive, but the snow leopard, especially so. Locals living alongside the leopards often refer
BONN/BOULDER/INCHEON, 14 November 2024 – The partners behind World Migratory Bird Day are happy to announce that the theme for the 2025 campaign will be dedicated to creating bird-friendly cities and communities. Next year’s campaign will highlight the need for a healthy coexistence between humans and birds. It will focus on creating and
In Turkmenistan’s Lebap province, preparations are underway to establish the Tallymerjen Nature Reserve, which will become part of the Koytendag State Nature Reserve. The reserve is part of the country’s National Forestry Program and expands the network of specially protected natural areas. The reserve will occupy part of the Khodjambaz
The Interregional Group of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD IG) is holding a two-day meeting on 2–3 October 2025 at the UN House in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The IG serves as a key platform for cooperation and joint action on combating desertification, land degradation, and drought in the
A regional seminar on the conservation and wise use of wetlands under the Ramsar Convention, focusing on key aspects of wetland management, was held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on 8–9 September 2025. The seminar was supported by the regional programme ‘Green Central Asia Phase II’, implemented by GIZ. The seminar focused
Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) Small Grants Program in Central Asia Grant amount: from $500 to $15,000 Deadline: October 1, 2025 (until 24:00, Almaty time) Who can apply? — Public environmental organizations (NGOs) — Initiative groups, including those with the participation of women, youth, people with disabilities and traditional communities What
Since 2018, UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) has helped mobilize over US$1.6 billion in over 40 countries. Today, with support from the Global Environment Facility, the BIOFIN methodology has expanded to over 130 countries. It helps governments assess biodiversity finance needs, identify spending inefficiencies, and develop sustainable finance solutions.
Bangkok (Thailand) hosts the Subregional dialogue on biodiversity monitoring and reporting with a focus on ecosystem restoration on 2-5 September 2025. “The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), as the Regional Technical and Scientific Cooperation Support Centre to boost countries’ capacity for monitoring and reporting on Target 2 of the CBD’s Kunming-Montreal
Each year, the global environmental community marks World Lake Day on 27 August, established by the United Nations General Assembly. This day is intended to highlight the vital role of lakes and freshwater ecosystems in the life of our planet, which are now under serious threat due to overexploitation, pollution, and climate
