Context and Relevance In May 2026, the international community’s attention was drawn to an outbreak of hantavirus infection among passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was operating a voyage in the Antarctic region. The incident once again brought to the fore the issues of country readiness to respond
From June 1 to 2, 2026, the countries of Central Asia, together with the World Bank, held a two-day virtual regional meeting dedicated to reviewing the results of the third year of implementation of the large-scale multi-country project “Pandemic Preparedness and Response through the One Health Approach in Central Asia,” financed under
Speaking at a session dedicated to the implementation of the “One Health” approach in Central Asia, held within the framework of the Regional Environmental Sub-regional Summit (RES-2026) in Astana on April 22–24 this year, Valerie Hickey, Sustainable Development Director for the World Bank Group, noted the need to reset global efforts
Central Asian countries are among the regions most vulnerable to climate change. Water scarcity, glacier retreat, desertification, air pollution and increasingly frequent extreme weather events pose growing challenges across the region. Climate change in Central Asia directly affects agriculture, energy, and public health. In response, Central Asian countries are intensifying
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
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan – 12 May 2026 – Speaking today at a side event of the 35th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35), the Regional One Health Secretariat for Central Asia underscored the critical role of cross-border cooperation and neutral regional platforms in combating transboundary animal diseases (TADs) and
A panel session on “Protecting Future Generations: Health at the Center of the Environmental Agenda – Lessons and Solutions from the Aral Sea Region” was held at the 2026 Regional Environmental Forum in Astana. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture and Information of the
April 23, 2026, CACCC-2026 will host a session on the implementation of the regional One Health approach in Central Asia, including the Central Asia Regional One Health Program, launched in July 2025 and implemented by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) with financial support from the World Bank
In the context of global climate change and rising energy consumption, the use of renewable energy sources is becoming increasingly important. Solar energy is one of the most promising areas. Dilrabo Kodyrova, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Health at the Tajik State Medical University, discusses the impact of
On 22 January 2026, an international conference titled “Health and nutrition in a changing climate” was held in Ashgabat, focusing on food security and the impact of climate change on public health and ecosystems. The event brought together representatives of Central Asian countries, international organizations, and the expert community. The conference
