May 22, 2026, 12:32 PM Astana. May 22. KazTAG – Following the Ministry of Culture and Information, the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan has also received numerous functions in the area of emergency situations and mobilization, the agency’s correspondent reports. “In the Regulation on the Ministry of Energy of the Republic
Central Asian countries are looking for ways to protect themselves from drought. Andrey Zakhvatov About the author: Andrey Vasilyevich Zakhvatov is an expert on Central Asia. Tags: Kyrgyzstan , poverty level , water , conservation in reservoirs , irrigation water fees , water-saving technologies This photo shows one section of Kyrgyzstan’s water distribution system. Photo: Reuters Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov proposed introducing
On 19 May, representatives of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan participated in the Tashkent International Migration Forum, within the framework of which a panel discussion entitled “Migration, Environment and Climate Change” was held. Delivering opening remarks at the session, Deputy Minister of
Image source : sic-icsd.com.tm The Scientific Information Center of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (SIC ICSD), together with the UNDP-GEF project and relevant agencies of Turkmenistan, have begun integrating land degradation neutrality principles into state land use policy. A key focus of this work, aligned with the State Program for the Development of
From water scarcity and glacier melting to air pollution and food risks — Central Asia must seek ways to jointly address these issues. Saifiddin Qarayev, Asia+ 19.05.2026 17:28 Telegram Facebook WhatsApp Copy URL At the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026), held in Astana from April 22 to 24, 2026, environmental
An online course aimed at developing skills in conducting climate risk assessments has been launched on the regional climate information platform CACIP. The training is divided into 13 modules that lead the user from basic terminology and scoping to analysis, evaluation, and adaptation planning, with the possibility of receiving a
Experience with large-scale climate interventions in Asia has yielded mixed results. For our arid region, China’s “Great Green Wall” project serves as a clear precedent. Artificial reforestation programs in China have indeed expanded green space, but they have also triggered an unforeseen process of moisture redistribution. These are the findings
On 7–8 April 2026, a Technology Forum was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, within the framework of the Regional Economic Cooperation Program for Central Asia. A representative of the Agency for Hydrometeorology participated in the event and delivered a presentation. The main topics discussed focused on the deployment of climate-adapted
On March 2, 2026, Ashgabat hosted an event combining a working meeting and a national dialogue on drought risk management. The venue was the National Institute of Deserts, Flora, and Fauna of Turkmenistan, with the participation of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central
BEIRUT, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) — Lake Qaraoun, Lebanon’s largest artificial lake is experiencing a significant recovery following heavy winter precipitation, offering relief after three consecutive years of severe drought. According to data from local authorities, the lake’s water level has risen to 840.12 meters above sea level on Jan. 26,
