The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment of the Republic of Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation for Flood Forecasting and Prevention through the Use of Artificial Intelligence Technology. The document was signed during Korea International Water Week in Daegu, South Korea.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $56.4 million program to help Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan boost their capacity to respond to disasters. Both countries are vulnerable to disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, but lack the fiscal capacity and risk transfer mechanisms to effectively respond to hazards. The Risk-Layered Disaster Relief Finance Program will enhance their
At a high-level segment of the UN Climate Change Conference (CoP30) in Belém, Brazil, Aziz Abdukhakimov, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, underscored Central Asia’s acute vulnerability to climate change, noting accelerating land degradation and diminishing water resources. He reported that regional temperatures have already risen by 2.2 °C and that
The Central Asian-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity has officially opened at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Almaty. The new institute’s goal is the scientifically based development of initiatives aimed at ensuring ecosystem sustainability and preserving biodiversity in Central Asian countries. The institute will serve as a platform for strengthening environmental cooperation
A policy dialogue held last week marked a key milestone in Uzbekistan’s efforts to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, advancing the country’s participation in international carbon markets and access to global climate finance. Organized by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Institute for Macroeconomic and Regional
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Turkmenistan has announced the approval of its new Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2026–2030, marking the next phase of partnership with the Turkmen Government, civil society, the private sector, and international development partners. Building on the successful results of the previous programme cycle, the new CPD reinforces UNDP’s commitment
On November 4, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in the second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha. The forum was attended by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as well as heads of state and government, representatives of international and regional organizations. In
As part of the official visit of the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, to Uzbekistan, the Uzbekistan–Finland Business Forum was held in Tashkent. During the forum, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan and the Finnish company EPSE Oy on “Cooperation in Establishing the
At the initiative of the President, Uzbekistan has identified key measures to advance the development of green energy, increase the share of renewable energy sources (RES), and reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere. In line with these objectives, large-scale work is being carried out in the country. According to the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection
China’s Hunan Junxin Environmental Protection Co. Ltd. has launched the construction of a solid municipal waste processing plant in Karakol, the main city of Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region. This is Hunan Junxin’s third waste-to-energy project in Kyrgyzstan, following similar projects in Bishkek and Osh. At the construction launch ceremony in Karakol on October 25, Chairman of
Ahead of his state visit to Kazakhstan, which begins on October 21, the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, gave an exclusive interview to Kazinform News Agency. In the interview, published on the official website of the Azeri president, Aliyev spoke about his view of bilateral cooperation with Kazakhstan and ongoing partnerships in trade, transport, energy,
In his first interview in Dushanbe, Sudipto Mukerjee, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Tajikistan, spoke with journalist Shoira Toirova about how the country’s development priorities are changing, why young people are becoming a key factor of sustainability, and how innovation, climate adaptation, and local solutions are shaping the region’s future.
Each year on 13 October, the world marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, established by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of reducing disaster risks and building resilient communities. In Uzbekistan, this day is commemorated with a series of events aimed at strengthening national disaster management systems and enhancing public preparedness
Esther Harlander, Deputy Director of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Head of the Environmental Remediation Account at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), visited Yangiyabad in the Tashkent region, accompanied by Aziz Abdukhakimov, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan and Sharifbek Khasanov, Director of the Agency for Waste
Starting from 2026, a mechanism for detecting illegal tree cutting using space monitoring will be introduced in Uzbekistan. This is stipulated in the presidential decree “On Measures to Expand the Use of Aerospace Data in Economic Sectors and Improve the Agricultural Management System.” According to the document, the Agency for Space Research and Technology will conduct
A government meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the implementation of Yashil Makon (Green Space), Uzbekistan’s nationwide program which aims to preserve and restore biodiversity through the greening of urban and rural areas. Launched by President Mirziyoyev in November 2021, the Yashil Makon program is aimed at the planting of one billion trees and
A delegation from Uzbekistan, composed of representatives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), recently undertook a three-day study visit to Batken Region of Kyrgyzstan. The mission was organized with the objective of studying innovative artificial glacier technologies as a solution to seasonal water shortages. The delegation attended a presentation on
The government of Kazakhstan and the Global Methane Hub on September 24 signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in reducing methane emissions through national planning, monitoring, and regulations. The agreement underscores Kazakhstan’s commitment to identifying and mitigating methane emissions across all sectors, beginning with large-scale methane leaks in its oil and gas operations.
The European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in close partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan, have launched the Youth Agro Eco Club at Tashkent State Agriculture University. This new initiative aims to inspire and empower a new generation of environmentally conscious specialists to advance sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship in Uzbekistan, according
Central Asia’s glaciers, a key source of freshwater for tens of millions of people, are approaching a critical point after which they will experience rapid degradation. According to expert forecasts presented at the international conference “Innovative Methods of Monitoring Mountain Glaciers in the Context of Climate Change and Current Issues in Glaciology” held in Tashkent
