Climate change is creating new challenges for food safety in Central Asia. Extreme heat increases risks for products that require continuous refrigeration, while water scarcity forces agricultural producers to seek alternative sources for irrigation and food processing. As a result, food safety issues are becoming increasingly intertwined with the health
We are telling you what is known about the risks of breakthroughs and the consequences for the region. Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ Tajikistan has begun using satellite technology to search for dangerous mountain lakes. Among the objects that scientists are monitoring are Lake Sarez, other high-altitude water bodies of the Pamir,
AQUA LAB, a laboratory where schoolchildren can conduct research, experiment, and develop their own STEAM projects in the field of water conservation, was unveiled in Astana, Kazinform reports, citing the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan. Photo: Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan. The project presentation
Caption: Pastures are not only important from an environmental perspective but also play a vital social and economic role for rural communities. Photo: © FAO/Evgeniy Pechurin The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties (COP) begins this week under the theme, “Restoring Land. Restoring Hope.” As rangelands
On August 21, 2026, a national seminar on water quality standards, wastewater treatment regulations, and wastewater reuse was held in Dushanbe. The seminar was organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as part of the “Blue
On August 18–19, 2026, a national seminar on water quality standards, wastewater treatment standards, and wastewater reuse was held in the village of Chok-Tal, Kyrgyz Republic. The seminar was organized as part of the “Blue Peace Central Asia” project (BPCA) by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) and
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz News Agency. The Aral Sea in Kazakhstan continues to gradually fill. The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan reported a significant increase in the total water volume in the Northern Aral Sea, which has received large flows via the Syr Darya River over the
On the sidelines of the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), a side event entitled “From Investment to Impact” was held at the National Pavilion of Uzbekistan. The event focused on effectively mobilising investment for the restoration of
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 Republic of Tajikistan is participating in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17), which is being held from 17 to 28 August 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. On 24 August 2026, the official opening ceremony
