September 20 marks World Clean Up Day, a significant international initiative aimed at uniting society in the fight for a clean environment. Kazakhstan is actively participating in the World Clean Up Day campaign, which will take place this year on September 21 and will cover all regions of the country. In an official statement from …
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Atmospheric particulate matter was the largest contributor to the global disease burden in 2021 Photo: © Depositphotos.com/zasabe Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) summarizes global progress in the fight against malaria. It publishes data on the number of cases in affected countries and their annual changes, sets new targets, and assesses the current funding situation. The …
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At the 3rd Central Asian Conference on Air Quality Management and Dust Storm Control in the Context of Climate Change, Zebuniso Muminzoda, Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in Tajikistan, presented the results of a desk study on the potential of nature-based solutions to improve air quality and urban living conditions …
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UNDP Turkmenistan Ashgabat, September 09-13, 2024: Within the framework of the project “Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan” (NAP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with the financial support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, a practical training was organized at …
On September 11, a seminar was held in Tashkent dedicated to the launch of the project “Master planning and innovative financial solutions to support the implementation of the Yashil Makon initiative”, organized by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Economic …
On 13 September, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration Impact Assessment Programme in Uzbekistan (FOLUR) at an inception workshop in Tashkent. The programme was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change and the Ministry of Agriculture of …
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A new type of building material has been invented in the Batken region. Local resident Nursultan Taabaldiev produces “sinch blocks” from rice husks with a small amount of cement. This is much cheaper than traditional bricks, Nursultan notes. https://rus.azattyk.org/a/33058960.html
This mirrors the growing interest and demand for foresight that is also reinforced by the United Nations reform agenda and the Secretary-General’s report on ‘Our Common Agenda’, which calls for all UN agencies, as well as all UN member states, to engage foresight practices more deeply and apply the derived insights to address global systemic …
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Later this year, negotiators will gather in the Republic of Korea for a fifth round of discussions aimed at developing a legally binding international agreement to end plastic pollution. The negotiations are designed to help counter the mounting toll plastic pollution is taking on the planet. Every year, the world produces around 430 million tonnes of plastic, …
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Invest in clean air now Air pollution is the biggest environmental health risk of our time. It also exacerbates climate change, causes economic losses, and reduces agricultural productivity. It knows no borders – everyone has a responsibility to protect our atmosphere and ensure healthy air for all. By collaborating across borders, sectors, and silos, we …
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