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Ашхабад, 3 ноября 2025 года состоялся семинар по валидации предлагаемой модели и проекта дорожной карты усовершенствованной системы мониторинга в секторе сельского хозяйства, лесного хозяйства и других видов землепользования (СХЛХДВЗ) Туркменистана. Мероприятие прошло в рамках программы Германского общества по международному сотрудничеству (GIZ) «Интегрированное землепользование с учётом изменения климата в Центральной Азии» и собрало представителей государственных структур, научных институтов, национальных экспертов и межведомственных комиссий. Основной целью встречи стало совершенствование мониторинга земельных и природных ресурсов, внедрение инновационных методов наблюдения и развитие системного подхода к устойчивому землепользованию с учётом климатических факторов. Национальный координатор программы GIZ в Туркменистане Гульнара Мергенова отметила, что разработка дорожной карты

Dushanbe, November 5, 2025. — The Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development of Central Asian Countries (ICSD) convened in Dushanbe, bringing together the heads of environmental agencies from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, as well as representatives of international partners, including the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), and the International Organization for Social Development of Central Asia. Held on the sidelines of the Executive Committee of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), the meeting focused on the region’s joint efforts to advance the

Belém, Brazil – November 6, 2025. Under the chairmanship of Brazil, the official opening ceremony of the Leaders’ Summit of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) took place. The plenary session gathered heads of state and government, ministers, and representatives of international organizations to discuss global climate challenges and renew commitments to joint climate action. The Kazakh delegation, led by Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Yerlan Nysanbayev, reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the global climate agenda and outlined national efforts aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening climate resilience. In his opening remarks, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula

Uzbekistan has submitted its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement, pledging to reduce the carbon intensity of its GDP by 50% by 2035 compared to 2010 levels. The updated NDC will be officially presented at the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), to be held from 10 to 21 November in Belém, Brazil. The preparation of NDC 3.0 was the result of joint efforts by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, representatives of the private sector, civil society, international financial institutions, and the

The delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic is participating in the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference — the organization’s highest governing body — taking place in Samarkand from October 30 to November 13. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, this year’s session marks the first time in over 40 years that the General Conference is held outside UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, bringing together delegations from 194 member states. During the plenary session, the Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan to UNESCO, Mr. Sadyr Sher-Niyaz, expressed his gratitude to the people and Government of Uzbekistan for their warm hospitality

October 14, 2025, as part of the “Dushanbe-Invest-2025” International Investment Forum, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and future prospects of cooperation between Tajikistan and UNECE, placing particular emphasis on sustainable development, environmental protection, infrastructure improvement, and regional cooperation. President Rahmon stressed that partnership with UNECE is an important component of Tajikistan’s foreign policy, contributing to the advancement of national priorities in the fields of economy, ecology

Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov, held a meeting with Mr. Donal Brown, Vice President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The parties discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation between Uzbekistan and IFAD, as well as key directions for its further development. Special attention was paid to attracting investment in agriculture, promoting sustainable rural development, and introducing innovative and digital approaches to enhance the efficiency of the agricultural sector. Minister Abdurakhmonov emphasized IFAD’s significant contribution to advancing rural development projects and improving farmers’ livelihoods. Mr. Brown reaffirmed IFAD’s commitment to expanding joint initiatives

Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Alisher Shukurov held a meeting with Mr. Yoshitsugu Minagawa, Chairman of the Working Group on Agriculture and Regional Development under the Japan–Uzbekistan Silk Road Fund (JUSRF) and head of the Japanese business delegation. During the talks, the parties discussed ways to elevate bilateral cooperation to a new level, focusing on the introduction of Japan’s advanced agricultural practices and the implementation of joint investment projects in Uzbekistan’s agro-industrial sector. The discussions centered on modernizing agricultural industries, developing the processing sector, and adopting innovative technologies. A key outcome of the meeting was an

From October 27 to 29, 2025, the 13th Session of the Assembly of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organization (AFoCO) is taking place in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Mr. Daniyar Turganbayev, Chairman of the Committee of Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, represents Kazakhstan at the session. AFoCO, which brings together 16 Asian countries, aims to enhance regional cooperation in forest conservation, restoration, and sustainable management. Kazakhstan has been a member of the organization since 2019, actively contributing to its initiatives. The session focuses on discussing AFoCO’s plans and budget for

Dushanbe will host a meeting of the Regional Agricultural Council for Europe and Central Asia, bringing together government representatives, international organizations, and agricultural development experts. Preparations for the event were discussed by Tajikistan’s Minister of Agriculture, Kurbon Hakimzoda, and FAO Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina. The meeting will serve as a platform to exchange experiences and develop coordinated actions aimed at strengthening food security, adapting agriculture to climate change, and promoting sustainable farming practices. Special attention will be given to digital innovation in agriculture, efficient water management, and sustainable land-use strategies. Minister Hakimzoda emphasized that hosting the Council in Dushanbe marks