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Public Perception of Decarbonisation in the Fossil Fuel Rich Country: Challenges of Just Energy Transition in Kazakhstan

The paper presents the results of the first Central Asian study to investigate public perceptions of decarbonisation through a nationwide survey across urban areas, including fossil-fuel-dependent towns and industrial and non-industrial cities of Kazakhstan. The study’s findings reveal that, while awareness of climate change is high, only half of the

June 1, 2026

CAREC Hosts Online Training on Non-Satellite Methane Detection and Quantification Technologies

On May 21st 2026, CAREC held the third online training session under the “Capacity Building for Methane Emission Reduction in Central Asia” (CA CBMER) project, titled “Non-Satellite Methane Detection and Quantification Technologies.” The session brought together government representatives, experts, and stakeholders from Uzbekistan and international partners to deepen their understanding of practical, ground-based

May 28, 2026

Emissions Growth Rankings: Which Country Leads in Accelerating Carbon Footprints?

Global emissions are still growing – but very unevenly. Emissions Growth Rankings: Which Country Leads in Accelerating Carbon Footprints? / © Visual Capitalist Over the past decade, the most rapid growth has occurred in rapidly industrializing economies. Vietnam more than doubled its emissions between 2014 and 2024, while Indonesia

May 13, 2026

Central Asian States Announce Commitment to Reduce Methane Emissions as a Rapid Response to Climate Challenges

Astana, April 23, 2026 — During a session titled “Strengthening Regional Actions to Reduce Methane Emissions in Central Asia” at the Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2026) in Astana, five Central Asian states – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan – reaffirmed the high importance of efforts to reduce methane emissions.

April 23, 2026

The CA CBMER Project Held Its Second Training in a Series on Satellite Monitoring of Methane Emissions in Uzbekistan Using MethaneSAT Data

(Image credit: www.methanesat.org ) The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia, within the framework of the Central Asia Capacity Building for Methane Emissions Reduction (CA CBMER) project, conducted a training session dedicated to methane emissions analytics in Central Asia. The training covered satellite monitoring capabilities, international regulatory practices, and practical approaches to

April 17, 2026

Central Asia to Discuss Joint Measures on Methane Emissions Reduction

On April 23, 2026, a panel session of the Central Asia Climate Change Conference “Strengthening Regional Actions on Methane Reduction in Central Asia” will take place at the Congress Center (Hall “Turkestan”). The event is organized within the framework of the CA CBMER (Central Asia Capacity Building for Methane Reduction)

April 16, 2026

Launch of the National Project on Reducing Hydrofluorocarbons and Promoting Sustainable Cooling

On April 8, 2026, in the city of Dushanbe, at the Rumi Hotel, the official launch ceremony of the project “Integrated Programme for Reducing the Use of Hydrofluorocarbons and Promoting Sustainable Cooling in the Republic of Tajikistan” was held. The event was attended by First Deputy Chairman of the Committee

April 13, 2026

Consultative Meeting on the topic: “Formulating Updated Climate Commitments of the Republic of Tajikistan within the Framework of the Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0”

The Agency for Hydrometeorology of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the project “Supporting the Enhancement of the Republic of Tajikistan’s Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change (NDC 3.0),”

March 17, 2026

CA CBMER Introductory Seminar Launched in Uzbekistan: Satellite Methane Monitoring to Strengthen the MRV System

The CA CBMER project held its introductory seminar in Uzbekistan, bringing together national stakeholders and international technical partners to discuss how satellite data can support the methane emissions monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) system and strengthen the national greenhouse gas inventory. The session was attended by representatives of key national

March 12, 2026

The wind will be brought to work

Photo: from the archive of the Palace of Culture By adding wind power to the Ekibastuz power plants, billions of kilowatts of green energy will be added. Kazakhstan and China are joining forces to combat global warming through the promotion, development, and implementation of renewable energy and sustainable development projects.

March 10, 2026