International Week of Science and Peace The International Week of Science and Peace was first observed during 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace. The organization of events and activities for the week was undertaken as a non-governmental initiative; the secretariat for the International Year
The regional dialogue in Dushanbe will become a platform for strengthening climate ambitions and coordinating regional actions. ” The meeting in Dushanbe is a historic opportunity for our region to speak with one voice on the global stage . Only through close regional cooperation can we effectively address transboundary challenges such as melting glaciers
The Government of Tajikistan, in partnership with the World Bank, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), and the Quadripartite Organizations for One Health ( the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and the
The Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kazakhstan, Ulrich Kinne, and Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), Batyr Mammedov, emphasized the importance of further strengthening regional cooperation on climate change, energy, and sustainable development in Central Asia
[…] the ocean is far more than a highway for commerce. It is a life force — feeding billions, regulating our climate, and sustaining biodiversity. It is also a source of jobs, opportunity, and hope for millions of people.” – UN Secretary-General António Guterres 2025 Theme — Our Ocean, Our Obligation,
At a meeting with the Head of Cooperation at the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Johannes Baur, the Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) Batyr Mammedov highlighted the vital role of the European Union in promoting regional cooperation in Central
On 8 December 2023, the United Nations General Assembly, in its seventy-eighth session, unanimously adopted resolution 78/122 “World Cleanup Day”, which proclaims 20 September as World Cleanup Day. The resolution invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, other international and regional organizations, and other relevant stakeholders –
“Our dialogue with FAO in Tajikistan creates valuable opportunities to jointly address the interconnected challenges of agriculture, food security, and climate change. By combining our efforts, CAREC and FAO can make meaningful contributions to the sustainability of ecosystems across Central Asia, supporting shared prosperity for the people of the region,” the
The Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, Meder Mashiev, and the Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), Batyr Mammedov, discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation during a working meeting in Bishkek on August 26, 2025. The meeting at the
Huge congratulations on CAREC team for the great success that CAREC has delivered for the community in Central Asia and beyond. Looking forward to more collaboration with CAREC in the future. Utchang Kang, Programme Manager, Peace Forest Initiative, Global Mechanism of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
