Photo: collage DKNews.kz/AI-generated Central Asia is entering a new phase of regional cooperation. The emerging model is not a replica of the European Union and does not envision the creation of a supranational bloc. The states of the region are developing a more flexible format based on sovereignty, political dialogue,
A specialized laboratory for breeding entomophages, natural enemies of forest pests, will be established in Kazakhstan between 2027 and 2030. The project was approved by the 15th session of the Asian Forestry Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) Assembly, which took place on October 29–30 in Seoul, Kazinform reports, citing the Ministry of
Uzbekistan will receive over €100 million as part of a regional program to restore ecosystems and enhance climate resilience in Central Asian countries. The Green Climate Fund Council approved the CLiCA program, the press service of the Committee on Ecology reported. The program’s total budget is €264.4 million. It was
On 10 November, a high-level event entitled “Advancing Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change” will be held at the Uzbekistan National Pavilion during the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31). Climate change is increasingly affecting migration patterns and human mobility
Kazakhstan is working on signing approximately 28 cooperation documents, including 19 memorandums, at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which will be held November 9–20, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey, Kazinform reports, citing the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the
On 28 October 2026, the final workshop of the “Enabling an Effective National Adaptation Plan Process for Tajikistan” project was held at the Hyatt Regency Dushanbe hotel. The event was organised by the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the United Nations Development
From 8 to 20 November, Uzbekistan will present its National Pavilion at the COP31 conference, which will take place in Antalya, Türkiye. From climate finance and clean energy to water security, biodiversity conservation and the development of climate-resilient cities, events at the Uzbekistan Pavilion will focus on promoting practical solutions
Why are farmers forced to water their fields more frequently, how does soil degradation reduce their fertility, and what prevents farms from implementing water-saving technologies? A product display at the Mehrgon festival in Dushanbe. Photo: asia+ The apricot harvest in Tajikistan for January–September 2026 decreased by 35.8% compared to last
The Regional Methane Conference, titled “From Methane Data to Action: Strengthening Methane Emissions Management, Capital Mobilization, and Regional Cooperation in Central Asia,” opened today in Ashgabat. The conference is being held by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) within the framework of the Capacity Building for Methane Emission
