Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — An international high-level event titled “From ecological corridors to communities: a regional vision for wildlife conservation and sustainable landscapes in Central Asia” was held in Samarkand as part of the Eighth Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The session brought together heads of relevant ministries and
Representatives from 186 nations agreed the Global Environment Facility fund, which will support projects in 144 countries. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), a multilateral fund that finances environmental projects around the world, has approved an initial $3.9bn (€3.4bn) package to support climate adaptation, biodiversity protection and water security over the next
Almaty, Kazakhstan, 9–12 June 2026 – The Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT RRC.AP), with financial support from the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and in partnership with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Secretariat and in cooperation with the Regional
For Tajikistan, the energy transition is not only part of the global climate agenda but also a crucial condition for national development, strengthening energy security, industrial growth, and improving living standards. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan Sharif Mahmadzoda during
With an increased prize fund of US $7.2 million, the Zayed Sustainability Prize supports enterprises, nonprofit organisations and schools delivering transformative solutions. Entries are now open, with applicants invited to submit innovative, scalable sustainability solutions. Now in its 18th year, the Prize has positively impacted over 400 million people by expanding access
On 21 May 2026, an online meeting of national coordinators and members of the Central Asian Civil Society Climate Network was held to introduce the Network’s new Regional Coordinator and discuss the outcomes of the 8th Central Asian Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2026). During the meeting, the newly appointed Regional
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
15 May marks International Climate Day worldwide — a date intended to draw humanity’s attention to one of the most pressing challenges of our time: global climate change. Today, preserving ecological balance, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and advancing sustainable development have become priorities on the international agenda. Many countries are
Dialogues on the Sidelines Erkin Mukhitdinov, Director of the Agency for Increasing Forests and Green Areas and Combating Desertification under the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan, outlines the activities of the RESILAND Uzbekistan project. Interview in Russian Interview Summary: The RESILAND Uzbekistan
On May 25, a Water Festival will be held at the Navruzgoh Culture and Recreation Park in Dushanbe as part of the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the Decade of Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028,” according to NIAT Khovar. As part of the event, representatives from the republic’s cities
