Understanding Uzbek cleantech finance ecosystem for MSMEs in agri-food production and processing sector The Resource Efficiency in Agri-food Production and Processing (REAP) project will be implemented along two dimensions, direct industry support and stakeholder engagement. The primary activity of the project will be targeted towards direct support provided to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) …
Understanding Tajik cleantech finance ecosystem for MSMEs in agri-food production and processing sector The Resource Efficiency in Agri-food Production and Processing (REAP) project will be implemented along two dimensions, direct industry support and stakeholder engagement. The primary activity of the project will be targeted towards direct support provided to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) …
Kyrgyzstan’s Office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) launches the project “Feasibility study of an effective system of financial self-sufficiency in protected areas (PAs)”. The project is supported by the UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN-II). BIOFEN is a global partnership that addresses the issue of biodiversity financing in a comprehensive way for …
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Protecting Communities From Glacial Lake Hazards: Central Asian Approaches And Practical Applications Glacial lakes, though stunning, can hold hidden dangers for nearby communities. A recent scientific paper explores how Central Asian countries assess these hazards to safeguard their people. By understanding the factors that make some lakes more susceptible to catastrophic outbursts, authorities can take …
Pathways to Adaptation and Resilience in North and Central Asia takes forward the analysis of the Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2021 and demonstrates how the subregion is being affected by various risk parameters, and where new hotspots of exposure and vulnerability to climate induced, cascading multi-hazard scenarios are being created. The report presents critical solutions …
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On threats to Lake Issyk-Kul according to the measure on the preparation of measures to mitigate negative anthropogenic impacts on the preservation of Ramsar and potential Ramsar sites.
Publications on climate change issues in the context of countries of Central Asia and the region as a whole
The coronavirus pandemic hit Tajikistan when its economy and livelihoods were already fragile following several economic disruptions in the past decade. The economic implications of the COVID-19 outbreak became apparent soon after the first cases were officially declared, and businesses and vulnerable population groups have been on the front lines ever since. The impact of …
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URBC 2020 will feature online events from summer to fall- 2020: Summer Webinars: Hear from local and international experts on the holistic understanding of disaster impacts Pre-symposium Workshops: Interactive sessions to learn and contribute to understanding risk in BC Launch Events: September and November sessions that merge art, knowledge, practice and policy to share key updates, …
