On July 21, 2026, during the state visit of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, Emomali Rahmon, to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in the presence and with the participation of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon and the President of Mongolia, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, a
Against the backdrop of climate change and growing water scarcity, the importance of water in Kazakhstan continues to grow. At the same time, the role of specialists responsible for its efficient use is also increasing. In honor of Water Resources Day, Kazinform has prepared an overview of key reforms, achievements,
Uzbekistan experienced an unprecedented heatwave in mid-July, the Hydrometeorology Agency (Uzhydromet) said. The heat peaked on 18−19 July in most regions, while northwestern areas saw the highest temperatures between 16 and 18 July. Air temperatures reached 43−45°C across much of the country and 46−49°C in southern and desert regions. According to the agency, temperatures approached the highest levels
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved two new climate resilience projects for Tajikistan with a combined value of $190 million, including $62 million in grant financing, the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan announced. The decision was made during the 45th meeting of the Green
Knowledge management and the development of the digital infrastructure under the RESILAND CA+ Program were among the key topics discussed by participants of the Regional Dialogue in Bishkek. The proposed concept aims to establish a unified regional knowledge-sharing ecosystem for sustainable landscape management and climate change adaptation. The knowledge management
Participants of the Regional Dialogue in Bishkek discussed the concept of a Regional Online Catalogue of Current and Forecast Transboundary Climate-Induced Natural Hazards in Central Asia. The catalogue is designed to support the collection, storage, and analysis of geospatial data, visualize climate-related hazards, and strengthen risk assessment and decision-making. Participants
At the Regional Dialogue, “Harmonizing Policies, Developing a Roadmap and Digital Tools for Coordinated Joint Efforts,” participants discussed progress in implementing the Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND Kyrgyzstan) under the World Bank-supported Central Asia Resilient Landscapes Restoration Program (RESILAND CA+). The Project has been under implementation since September
As part of the launch of the practical implementation of the project «Catalyzing Nature-Positive of the Agricultural Sector in Turkmenistan Towards Enhanced Resilience to Climate Change GEF-8 FAO», the Director of the Turkmenistan Project Office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), Mergen Kepbanov, together with the Team Leader of
Since 2022, Turkmenistan, in partnership with the World Bank and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), has been undertaking preparatory work to advance the Central Asia Resilient Landscapes Restoration Program (RESILAND). This was highlighted during the Regional Dialogue on Resilient Landscapes Restoration in Central Asia, held in late July in Bishkek,
From 16 to 19 June 2026, a regional training workshop was held in Dushanbe under the project ‘Climate-Sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia’, implemented by GIZ. The training brought together professionals from basin water management organizations across Central Asia to enhance their knowledge and skills in Integrated Water Resources
