This prize is awarded every two years for outstanding contributions by individuals, groups of individuals, institutes or organizations in the field of the environment. It consists of a diploma and a financial reward of US$100,000 and it is awarded during the World Science Forum. Nominations for the Prize can only
The National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan is preparing to take part in the Regional Environmental Summit, which will be held on April 22–24, 2026, in Astana, Kazakhstan. The upcoming event will serve as one of the key regional platforms for fostering coordinated dialogue
On March 28, Kazakhstan will once again become part of the global environmental movement, the Earth Hour campaign . At exactly 8:30 PM local time, lights will go out for one hour in homes, offices, and streets across the country, DKNews.kz reports . But in reality it’s not about the darkness, but about what lies behind it.
The construction of mini-hydropower plants is presented as a way to obtain “clean” energy from renewable sources, which contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and mitigates climate change. However, it is also associated with serious environmental and social risks that could exacerbate climate change-related problems, according to environmentalists
In spring and autumn 2024, Kyrgyzstan registered the number of storks migrating to the country for the first time ever. They are mainly located in southern regions, and by results of studies, their number was 267 storks. Storks mainly nest in the rice fields of Kyzyl-Tuu village in Dzhalal-Abad region
Presentation of the Environmental Code of the Republic of Tajikistan On December 18, 2025, the draft Environmental Code of the Republic of Tajikistan was presented at the Serena Hotel in the city of Dushanbe. The event was held with the support of the World Bank and coordinated by the Tajik
Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage Our planet’s survival depends on the precious link with soil. Over 95 percent of our food comes from soils. Besides, they supply 15 of the 18 naturally occurring chemical elements essential to plants. However, in the face of climate change and human activity,
The National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change has been established The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On measures to create a management system capable of promptly responding to the needs of the population in the field of ecology and tourism” was signed. According to
The eighth assembly and 71st meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council will be held in 2026 in Samarkand, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan announced . Representatives of the organization’s largest donors will gather at the foundation’s event in Samarkand. Together with experts, they will
The China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) successfully concluded its 2025 Annual General Meeting in Beijing from October 15 to 17, gathering around 400 participants from government institutions, international organizations, academia, business, and civil society. This year’s meeting focused on the theme “Advancing the
