Natalia Baidakova Key National expert for “WasteMAP: Empowering Methane Action in Central Asia’s Waste Sector” project When climate change is discussed, carbon dioxide is usually the first greenhouse gas that comes to mind. It is widely regarded as the main driver of global warming. However, scientists are increasingly drawing attention
The European Commissioner for Climate Change noted that budgets reflect political priorities BRUSSELS European Union (EU) countries must increase investment in climate change adaptation or face much higher economic and social costs in the future, said European Commissioner for Climate Action, Climate Neutrality, and Clean Growth Wopke Hoekstra in a
On the sidelines of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), a side event entitled “From Investment to Impact” was held at the National Pavilion of Uzbekistan. The event focused on effectively mobilising investment for the restoration of
The document should eliminate contradictions between existing regulations and make environmental regulation clearer for the state, business, and citizens. Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ The draft code aims to consolidate hundreds of environmental regulations into a single legal framework and address new challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and glacier protection.
The delegation of the Republic of Tajikistan is participating in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), which is being held from 17 to 28 August 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. On 24 August 2026, the official opening ceremony
Climate change won’t destroy the planet, but it will make life much more difficult for people. Droughts and floods that previously occurred once every half-century could become annual occurrences. Gazeta spoke with climate scientist Alexey Kokorin about whether this scenario can be reversed. Central Asia is one of the regions
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 21 August 2026 — About 30 mayors, governors and other local and regional leaders gathered this week at the UNCCD COP17 Mayors’ Forum adopted the Ulaanbaatar Declaration, committing to advance local action on sustainable land management and drought resilience, and calling for a stronger, more permanent role for
Early August, the International Summer School “Knowledge Transfer and Data Exchange” is being held at Issyk-Kul. The programme focuses on methodologies for data collection to support modelling of glacier evolution in the Inner Tien Shan. Practical training took place at the research facilities of the Tien Shan High Mountain Research
At a press conference on August 10, organized by the CAN EECCA Secretariat, climatologist Alexey Kokorin spoke to journalists and network representatives about the El Niño phenomenon developing this year and explained why close attention to it should not distract society from the main climate problem—anthropogenic climate change. What’s happening
In Tajikistan, degraded lands occupy approximately 30% of the country’s territory. Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ More than 80 million hectares of land in Central Asia are degraded or declining, according to a new thematic report of the Global Land Outlook prepared under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The report
