President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with investment projects aimed at improving the waste management system, recycling waste and electricity generation. For reference: six major projects will be implemented in 2026–2027. The total value of the projects being implemented in cooperation with Chinese companies amounts to $933 million. To date, $286.8
Following the refinement of the regulatory framework for waste management, the introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principles, and the adoption—for the first time—of technical regulations for the construction and operation of modern landfills in the Kyrgyz Republic (in compliance with construction norms and rules/SNiP), the Ministry has begun drafting
Baku, September 8, AZERTAC On September 8, a round table on “Sustainable Fashion” and a fashion show were held as part of the Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW2026). According to AZERTAC, the event was attended by representatives of the fashion industry from Azerbaijan and Europe, as well as experts and
Following the president’s instructions, a modern filtration system was installed at the facility in the Sergeli district, and the wastewater pools were hermetically sealed to combat the unpleasant odor. At a meeting chaired by the president in early July, an issue that had been troubling residents of the Sergeli and
The document should eliminate contradictions between existing regulations and make environmental regulation clearer for the state, business, and citizens. Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ The draft code aims to consolidate hundreds of environmental regulations into a single legal framework and address new challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and glacier protection.
The delegation of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan will participate in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which will be held from 17 to 28 August 2026 in Ulaanbaatar,
Our ancient city of Samarkand is awaiting a major environmental reboot. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved the “Green Samarkand” project, which will transform the regional center into a key environmental model for the region, protected from climate change. Key goals are outlined until 2030. During this time, harmful emissions will
Dr. Navruz Khotamov Director, Regional Waste Management Center, Dushanbe, Tajikistan Key National expert for “WasteMAP: Empowering Methane Action in Central Asia’s Waste Sector” project Ask most people to name a major source of methane emissions, and they will likely mention oil and gas fields, leaking pipelines, or flaring towers.
On 23 July 2026, a working meeting was held under the chairmanship of Bahodur Sheralizoda, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. The meeting focused on the development of the “Strategy for the Management of Municipal Solid Waste in the Republic of
June 5 marks Ecologist Day in Kazakhstan. This date coincides with World Environment Day, established by the UN to draw attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, reports a Kazinform correspondent. Collage: Kazinform/ Nano Banana In recent years, the environmental agenda in Kazakhstan has expanded significantly. While environmental issues
