What makes scientific evidence actionable for decisions on land, drought and resilience? At UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar this August, the Committee on Science and Technology (CST) examined how scientific evidence can help countries monitor land degradation, plan for drought and make informed choices about land management. As the COP’s scientific
The Second China–Central Asia Forum on Meteorological Cooperation was held in Urumqi, China, from 21 to 23 September. The forum was attended by Farrukh Sattarov, Director of the National Climate Change Centre under the National Committee on Ecology; Doniyor Turgunov, Director of the Hydrometeorological Research Institute; as well as representatives
The Communications Service under the Government of Tajikistan and China’s Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) discussed prospects for cooperation in space technology, including the establishment of a National Earth Remote Sensing Data Center in Dushanbe, the Communications Service’s press center reported. Isfandiyor Saidullo, Head of the Communications Service under the
Glacier retreat could reduce summer river flow by 10–15%, according to a new climate risk report Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ By 2050, the demand for drinking and industrial water in the Zarafshan basin could increase by 65–70% and account for approximately 23% of the basin’s current water resources. This may reduce
ehnlab.ai launches AI analytics for monitoring Lake Sarez An artificial intelligence system developed in Tajikistan will analyze satellite imagery in orbit to detect early signs of floods, glacial lake outbursts, landslides and avalanches in the Pamir Mountains. The system, called ARGUS, is being developed by zehnlab.ai in partnership with Tajikistan’s
Photo: pixabay Experts have determined the trigger for the Himalayan glacier collapse that led to devastating flooding in Nepal, Zakon.kz reports. Analyzed meteorological data revealed that the mountain range experienced unprecedentedly high temperatures for that time of year during those days. The average temperature on the glacier at an altitude
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
QAZAQ GREEN. Record heat waves, deadly flooding and extreme weather reflect an ever-warming planet poised to soon breach safe temperature limits, according to a UN report released on Tuesday, but doubling down on climate action now could avoid a climate catastrophe. The scorching heat in the northern hemisphere in
Photo: UKIMET Kazakhstan is rebuilding its water infrastructure. By 2030, the country plans to build 42 new reservoirs, reconstruct 37 more, and modernize 14,500 kilometers of irrigation canals—all while digitizing water management, reports DKNews.kz . The large-scale restructuring of the industry is taking place within the framework of the
A recent disaster in Nepal has become a serious warning for Tajikistan. Роза Шапошник, asia+ The catastrophe in Nepal demonstrated how rapidly a glacier collapse can turn into a deadly flow. For mountainous Tajikistan, this is not a distant scenario, but a real risk that requires preparedness today. A massive
