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May 29, 2025, Dushanbe — The High-Level International Conference on Glacier Preservation has officially opened in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. This major gathering brings together government officials, representatives of international organizations, the scientific community, environmental activists, and experts from around the world. The conference marks a milestone event within the framework of the United Nations-designated International Year of Glacier Preservation and the launch of the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Science (2025–2034) — both initiatives spearheaded by the Republic of Tajikistan. Against the backdrop of mounting global concern over the accelerating retreat of glaciers due to climate change, the

May 29, Dushanbe — The High-Level International Conference on Glaciers and Sustainable Development concluded in the capital of Tajikistan, gathering over 1,500 participants from environmental agencies, international organizations, the scientific community, partner institutions, youth groups, and civil society. The conference served as a key regional platform for international cooperation and coordination aimed at glacier preservation and enhancing climate resilience in Central Asia. The agenda focused on climate change adaptation, transboundary water cooperation, mountain ecosystem protection, and the integration of scientific knowledge into environmental policymaking. Ahead of the main conference day, eight thematic forums and eighteen side events were held, including

Astana, May 28, 2025 — within the framework of the Astana International Forum, Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov met with the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Qu Dongyu. The talks were a logical continuation of the agreements reached at the highest level in 2024 and were devoted to expanding the strategic partnership in the field of food security and the agro-industrial complex. The main focus of the meeting was on the implementation of the Kazakhstan-FAO Partnership Program and the prospects for deepening cooperation. The discussion focused on the development

Ankara, Türkiye, May 27–29, 2025 — A representative of the Scientific Information Center of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (SIC ICSD) participated in a regional technical workshop focused on preparations for the Technical Expert Review (TER) under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement. The workshop was organized with the support of the Climate Transparency Programme and the UNFCCC Secretariat, in collaboration with the Regional Collaboration Centre for Europe and Central Asia (RCC ECA). This event forms part of global efforts to assist developing countries in fulfilling the requirements of Article 13 of the Paris Agreement. A

Tashkent, May 23, 2025 — The Ministry of Ecology of Uzbekistan and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have agreed to establish a Central Asian Research Center for Ecology and Environment. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding was the outcome of a meeting between Minister Aziz Abduhakimov and Professor He Hongping, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Center will be hosted by the Central Asian University for the Environment and Climate Change (“Green University”) and will serve as a platform for joint research, capacity building, technology exchange, and the promotion of sustainable development across the region. During

Ashgabat, May 22, 2025 — The Scientific Information Center of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (SIC ICSD) presented innovative approaches to the management of protected areas (PAs) during a roundtable in Ashgabat, organized within the framework of the UNDP/GEF project with the participation of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan. More than 20 participants, including representatives of ministries, nature reserves, and international organizations, discussed the results of biodiversity monitoring and ways to improve environmental legislation. SIC ICSD showcased the outcomes of applying GIS technologies for the mapping of ornithological and botanical sites, analysis of habitats of rare species

May 22–23, 2025, St. Petersburg — The 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress concluded in St. Petersburg, with the central theme “Planet Earth: Harmony Between Humans and Nature.” The event reaffirmed its status as one of the key international platforms for discussing issues of sustainable development, environmental protection, and climate security. The President of Russia sent a welcoming message to participants, emphasizing the importance of the environmental agenda and the advancement of a circular economy. The central event of the congress was the plenary session titled “Ecology of the New Reality: Challenges and Opportunities.” Chairwoman of the Federation Council, Valentina Matviyenko

Ashgabat, May 15, 2025 — The Scientific Information Center of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (SIC ICSD), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and with the support of the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, held an inception workshop for the project “Enhancing Turkmenistan’s Capacity to Comply with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)” under the Paris Agreement (CBIT project). The workshop gathered over 35 participants from ministries, scientific institutions, and international organizations. The discussions focused on Turkmenistan’s national commitments under the Paris Agreement, the core components of the CBIT project, and the