The 4th meeting of the Regional Steering Committee (RSC) discussed the outcomes of the national components of the project “Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program for Aral Sea Basin, Additional Financing (CAMP4ASB AF)” on March 5, 2024. The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) implements CAMP4ASB AF in cooperation with the Executive Committee of the …
At the Turkmen-Afghan business forum in Ashgabat, the parties identified the agro-industrial complex as a promising area of cooperation, where the rational use of water resources, including transboundary ones, plays a key role, reports the press service of the Turkmen Foreign Ministry. Turkmenistan emphasized at the forum its commitment to promoting initiatives for integrated and systematic water …
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Abstract The article presents the snow water equivalent (SWE) dynamics in the Yesil Water Management Basin during 1971-2019. The main research purpose was to study the SWE dynamics, since – being a powerful climate-forming factor – snow cover plays an important role in climatic, hydrological, and glaciological processes. The analysis was carried out using mathematical …
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On February 23, 2024, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Minister of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan opened two gauging stations along the transboundary Big Fergana Canal and North Fergana Canal. This was made possible through Blue Peace Central Asia initiative of the Government of …
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DUSHANBE, 02/26/2024 /NIAT “Khovar”/. The 6th meeting of the working group of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan on the joint use of water resources of transboundary rivers of Central Asia was held in the city of Guliston, Sughd region, reports NIAT “Khovar” with reference to the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan. At …
On the eve of World Wetlands Day, an international ornithological expedition was conducted in Turkmenistan. The purpose of the expedition was to monitor the populations of wintering birds in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea. The expedition was supported by the Ramsar Convention under the motto “Wetlands and human well-being”. The expedition included members …
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Naryn, Kyrgyzstan – February 2, 2024 on the occasion of World Wetlands Day the Karatal-Zhapyryk State Nature Reserve named after Kadyrakun Bazarbayev held a round table at the Naryn Centralized Library named after. Zhumagul Konurbaeva. The round table was held for employees of the reserve and environmental organizations of the city of Naryn, the Naryn …
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On the International Wetlands Day a round table on the topic “Problems of preserving lakes of the Naurzum Reserve” was held by the initiative of the Public Association “Public Ecological Organization “Naurzum” at the Naurzum State Nature Reserve of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, the current state of reservoirs, current threats related to the filling of …
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Wetlands, parks and even botanical gardens among the best ways to cool cities during heat waves—says biggest-ever global study Botanical gardens are not just beautiful—they can cool the city air by 5°C during heat waves, according to the most comprehensive review of its kind led by the University of Surrey. Parks and wetlands have a similar effect. …
At the International Forum on Water Technologies and Resources, Nurlan Nurzhigitov, the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan, presented the key aspects of the country’s new Water Code. “Drawing inspiration from advanced global practices, particularly Germany’s experience, our ministry has updated the Water Code. In the revised document submitted to the Parliament’s Majilis, …
