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Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan held consultations to discuss preparations for the upcoming Regional Environmental Summit in Astana and to explore opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation in environmental protection. Aziz Abdukhakimov, Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan on Environmental Issues and Chairman of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change, held a video meeting with Yerlan Nysanbayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, and also conducted an in-person meeting with Beibut Atamkulov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan. During the video conference, the participants discussed coordination of positions ahead of the Regional Environmental Summit, including priority agenda

The fourth meeting of the Steering Committee of the “FOLUR – Uzbekistan” project was held in Tashkent to review interim results of the initiative aimed at assessing the impact of food systems on land use and ecosystem restoration. The meeting was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in Uzbekistan within the framework of the project “Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration Impact Assessment Programme in Uzbekistan (FOLUR)”, which is financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The event brought together Jusipbek Kazbekov, Deputy Chairman of the National Committee for Ecology and Climate Change

The Kyrgyz Republic continues implementing the national environmental campaign “Jashyl Muras”, aimed at restoring forest ecosystems, improving environmental conditions, and expanding green areas across the country. According to official information, 3,820,663 tree seedlings have already been planted during the current phase of the campaign. The planting activities are being carried out across a total area of 3,250.648 hectares, while timely irrigation and protection of the planted seedlings are being ensured to support their growth and survival. The large-scale greening initiative is implemented with the participation of government institutions, local communities, and environmental stakeholders. Overall, a total of 8,239,915 tree seedlings

Tashkent hosted the Uzbek-Japanese Environmental Business Forum titled “Promoting Sustainable Development through Bilateral Cooperation in Uzbekistan.” The event focused on enhancing collaboration between Uzbekistan and Japan in the fields of environmental protection, sustainable infrastructure, and green technologies. The forum provided a platform for sharing experience, presenting innovative solutions, and discussing new areas of environmental cooperation between the two countries. Participants highlighted Uzbekistan’s approaches to environmental protection as well as Japan’s initiatives aimed at strengthening international environmental cooperation. Particular attention was given to Uzbekistan’s investment potential, opportunities for business engagement, and prospects for expanding Uzbek-Japanese partnerships in environmental technologies. During the

An artificial intelligence system developed by Sberbank to monitor and restore agricultural land has received the nationa l “Agroinvestor of the Year – 2025” award in the “Socially Responsible Initiative” category. The technology aims to help farmers and regional authorities combat soil degradation and return depleted land to agricultural use. Currently, around 70% of Russia’s agricultural producti on is grown in areas at risk of soil degradation. Experts estimate that about 120 million hectares — roughly 7% of the country’s territory — are affected by desertification processes, with 14 regions considered critically vulnerable. One of the most affected territories is

A national validation workshop for the Seventh National Report of the Kyrgyz Republic on biodiversity conservation was held in Bishkek. The report is a key document reflecting the country’s progress in fulfilling its international environmental commitments. The report was prepared by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Kyrgyz Republic and the assistance of the BIOM Ecological Movement. The Seventh National Report serves as a major tool for assessing Kyrgyzstan’s progress in implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. In 2026, the report

On 23 February 2026, representatives of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a meeting with representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of bilateral cooperation in environmental protection, as well as the implementation of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan on cooperation in the field of ecology and environmental protection. The Kazakh side also informed Uzbek colleagues about the preparations for the Regional Environmental Summit, which

On 4 March 2026, a meeting was held between A.T. Toktobaev, Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic, and Alexandra Solovieva, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Kyrgyz Republic. During the meeting, Alexandra Solovieva expressed appreciation for the ongoing partnership and provided an update on current joint initiatives between UNDP and the Ministry. The parties discussed key priority areas for further cooperation, including climate change issues, particularly the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), development of transparency mechanisms and carbon markets, and preparations for the COP31 international climate

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Kazakhstan, together with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a seminar presenting the results of project TCP/KAZ/4001, aimed at supporting the development of a long-term dairy sector development program in Kazakhstan. The project was implemented with FAO’s technical support and focuses on enhancing the competitiveness, productivity and investment attractiveness of Kazakhstan’s dairy sector, while aligning its development with international best practices and national agricultural priorities. Participants were introduced to the results of a comprehensive assessment of the current state of the dairy sector and its

On 2 March 2026, in Ashgabat, an event combining a working meeting and a national dialogue on drought risk management was held. The discussions took place at the National Institute of Deserts, Flora and Fauna of Turkmenistan with the participation of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC). The meeting brought together representatives of government institutions, the scientific community, international organizations and the non-governmental sector. The main objective of the dialogue was to discuss current climate challenges related to drought risks and to identify practical solutions to strengthen the country’s resilience. The