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CAREC Representatives Participate in the Kunming Dialogue on Collective Progress in Implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Kunming, China — The Kunming Dialogue (September 7–9, 2026) was held in Kunming—an informal technical event dedicated to preparations for the first global review of collective progress in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Photo: IISD Key Objectives and Format of the Meeting The main objective of the Dialogue was

September 14, 2026

Waste-to-energy projects to be accelerated

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with investment projects aimed at improving the waste management system, recycling waste and electricity generation. For reference: six major projects will be implemented in 2026–2027. The total value of the projects being implemented in cooperation with Chinese companies amounts to $933 million. To date, $286.8

September 14, 2026

Central Asia Showcases Its Regional One Health Approach at the World One Health Congress in Lisbon

Representatives of Central Asia took part in the 9th World One Health Congress, held on September 4–7, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The Congress brought together over 1,300 experts from 107 countries, featuring approximately 600 scientific posters and more than 80 sessions dedicated to scientific research, policy, governance, and the practical

September 11, 2026

Kazakhstani companies will be able to profit from reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In Kazakhstan, entrepreneurs implementing environmental projects will be able to trade carbon credits through an exchange. This was announced by Zhanbolat Kakishev, Director of Products at the Astana International Financial Centre, during Astana Finance Days. Photo: Kazinform/AI According to him, the AIFC plans to enter into an agreement with

September 11, 2026

Kyrgyzstan

KG RESILAND: Key Stakeholders Identified for the Implementation of the Regional Roadmap on Mudflows and Floods

As part of the Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (KG RESILAND), the “Report on Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement in the Use of the Regional Roadmap for Mitigating the Impacts of Transboundary Mudflows and Floods” has been prepared. The document covers the Central Asian region and identifies key government institutions

September 10, 2026

Cooperation with the UNCCD to be strengthened to mobilise international financing for environmental projects

Aziz Abdukhakimov, Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Yasmin Fouad, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). At a meeting held in Mongolia on the sidelines of the COP17 conference, issues of further development of regional

September 10, 2026

Kyrgyzstan

KG RESILAND: Review of Financing Mechanisms for Debris Flow Risk Reduction in Central Asia

As part of the “Resilient Landscape Restoration in the Kyrgyz Republic” (KG RESILAND) project, a Review of Financing Mechanisms for Addressing the Causes and Impacts of Debris Flows in Central Asia has been prepared. The review covers Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan and examines existing financing mechanisms

September 9, 2026

A sustainable fashion show was held as part of the Baku Climate Action Week.

Baku, September 8, AZERTAC On September 8, a round table on “Sustainable Fashion” and a fashion show were held as part of the Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW2026). According to AZERTAC, the event was attended by representatives of the fashion industry from Azerbaijan and Europe, as well as experts and

September 9, 2026

CAREC Presented the Climate Agenda at the 3rd Central Asian Organic Forum in Mongolia

Immediately after the conclusion of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), held in Ulaanbaatar on 17–28 August 2026, the 3rd Central Asian Organic Forum & Expo – 2026 took place in the capital of Mongolia. The Forum, organized on 29–30

September 9, 2026

The UN warns of extreme intensification of El Niño in the coming months.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said the chance of El Niño continuing into February is nearly 100%, the highest level of confidence the agency has ever given in its forecasts. According to the WMO , the natural phenomenon will continue to intensify in the coming months and reach exceptional levels,

September 8, 2026