On April 16, 2025, the Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, together with the organization “Caritas Switzerland” and the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology” (MeteoSwiss) held the National Climate Forum, which was attended by representatives of the ministries
Climate change damages architectural monuments in Uzbekistan — Cultural Heritage Agency Climate change is significantly damaging cultural heritage sites in Uzbekistan, the Cultural Heritage Agency said. Archaeological monuments are particularly affected by soil salinization, extreme heat and strong winds. Global climate change is seriously damaging Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage sites built from wood, adobe, brick and stone,
Photo credit: Adobe Stock Asset/Pingpao Bangkok, 8 April 2025 New UN report assesses the readiness of Asia- Pacific economies amid climate change Despite driving 60 per cent of the world’s economic expansion in 2024, several countries in the Asia-Pacific region are still not ready to cope with climate shocks
A new UN report assesses the readiness of Asia-Pacific economies for climate change. Illustrative photo Photo: Adobe Stock Asset / Pingpao Even though the Asia-Pacific region is set to account for 60% of global economic growth in 2024, some countries remain unprepared to cope with climate shocks and the impacts
Download PDF Reports Authors: Mark Elsner, Grace Atkinson, and Saadia Zahidi Published: 15 January 2025 The 20th edition of the Global Risks Report 2025 reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. This edition presents the findings of the Global
Guidelines on the Implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to Combat the Negative Impact of Climate Change on Forestry Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Türkiye , Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Prepared by Dr Çağlar Başsüllü İsmail Belen Ercan Kaptanoğlu FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Ankara, 2023 Download PDF
Experts from the international team at Global Factor have shared their perspective on Kazakhstan’s transition to a low-carbon future. In an interview with QazaqGreen, they discussed the country’s major challenges in decarbonization, highlighted notable achievements, and explored opportunities to attract investment in green energy. Additionally, they proposed practical solutions to
On April 4–5, Uzbekistan once again hosted a prestigious international event — the Samarkand Climate Forum. The forum became the first event in the history of Central Asia dedicated exclusively to climate issues. Its significance was underscored by the participation of three UN Deputy Secretaries-General, heads of UN environmental organizations
On April 5, 2025, the Samarkand Climate Forum hosted the second regional consultation on preparations for the Regional Climate Summit scheduled for 2026 in Astana. The event was an important milestone in the process of harmonizing positions and strengthening regional cooperation among Central Asian countries. The participants were welcomed by
Speech by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the international forum “Central Asia in the Face of Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for the Sake of Common Prosperity” Dear President of the Republic of Uzbekistan! Dear Heads of State of Central Asia and Leaders of the European Union! Problems related
