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RESILAND Kyrgyzstan: Young Scientists from Central Asia Study the Tien Shan Glaciers at an International Summer School

Glacier retreat is already becoming one of the major challenges facing Central Asia. The condition of the region’s cryosphere directly affects water resources, public safety, and economic resilience. According to World Bank projections, glacier area could decline by approximately one-third by 2050, increasing the risk of hazardous glacial lakes, mudflows,

August 6, 2026

Regional Conference of youth on water and climate to be held in Samarkand – RCOY Central Asia 2026

RCOY Central Asia 2026 is the only fully youth-led platform of its kind in the region: on 4-6 September, around 100 delegates from nine countries (Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan) will gather in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to develop a common regional position on water security and

August 3, 2026

Call for Applications: Young Researchers Competition on Water in Central Asia and Afghanistan

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

June 15, 2026

ICMM Young Leaders Scholarship 2026 is now open for young leaders already working on climate solutions

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

May 18, 2026

“Adventure of Science: Women and Glaciers in Central Asia” is ready for 2026!

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

March 25, 2026

Environmental Action “Clean Area” — Youth Contribution to the Improvement of Bokhtar City

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,

January 23, 2026

International Volunteer Day 5 December

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

December 5, 2025

CAREC and the OSCE Discuss the Expansion of Joint Environmental Initiatives in Central Asia

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

November 28, 2025

Uzbekistan to host eco-marathon “Creators of the green land”

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

November 13, 2025

CARe Project Inception Workshop to Strengthen Rural Resilience in Central Asia

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,

October 22, 2025