Young scientists across Central Asia and Afghanistan are invited to apply for the Blue Peace Central Asia (#BPCA) Research Competition, supporting innovative, applied solutions to the region’s most pressing water challenges. The competition is organized under the Blue Peace Central Asia (#BPCA) initiative, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development
About the ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) is a collaborative group of leading mining and metals companies whose purpose is to strengthen the mining industry’s contribution to sustainable development and catalyse strong environmental and social performance across the sector. The transition to a
Applications are now open for the annual fully funded program. A 10-day educational expedition will take place in Kyrgyzstan’s Ala-Archa National Park for young women aged 18–25 from Central Asian countries. The program aims to support women in science, particularly in glaciology and mountaineering. Participants will be accompanied by female
In the city of Bokhtar, an environmental action titled “Clean Area” was organized on the initiative of the Main Department for Environmental Protection of Khatlon Region. The purpose of this important public initiative was to maintain cleanliness and order in the environment, improve the ecological condition of the city,
Volunteers embody the best of humanity. On this important day, let’s draw inspiration from their example, and resolve to do our part to help shape a better world for all. António Guterres Diverse volunteers, stronger communities For the International Volunteer Day 2024, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) demonstrates its commitment to
Almaty – Kazakhstan – the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) – 26 November 2025 – the Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), Batyr Mammedov, held a working meeting with the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, Ambassador Alexey Rogov. The
In December 2025, the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan will hold the traditional competitive eco-marathon “Yashil zamin yaratuvchilari” (“Creators of the Green Land”) among parks, squares, alleys and green spaces across the country. The competition is being conducted in accordance with Presidential
Tashkent – Uzbekistan – 17 October 2025 – The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) held a hybrid inception workshop for the project Exploring Adaptive Resilience of Rural Communities in Central Asia (CARe). The project is being implemented by the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO,
By Opportunities For Youth – September 12, 2025 UNESCO, in collaboration with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), has launched a free online course titled “Navigating Climate Information with Media and Information Literacy (MIL)”. The initiative aims to empower learners worldwide to critically engage
Almaty, Kazakhstan – The fifth and final day of the 15th Central Asian Leadership Programme (CALP) began with a field session at the Main Botanical Garden of Almaty, where an excursion was organized for the participants. The participants explored the Garden’s plant collection and learned about its role in preserving
