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On the sidelines of the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES (CITES CoP20), Uzbekistan unveiled its newly developed Atlas of Environmental Change. The event brought together representatives of government agencies, international organizations, academic institutions and environmental experts. Speakers included Jusipbek Kazbekov, Deputy Chair of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change; representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation; Susan Gardner, Director of the Ecosystems Division at UNEP; and leading specialists from Moscow State University and the Institute of Geography of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The session marked the national launch of the Atlas

Central Asia has launched a major new environmental initiative — the Central Asian Water and Land Nexus Programme (CAWLN) — aimed at strengthening climate resilience, improving natural resource management, and restoring ecosystems across the region. The programme is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the National Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Ecology and Climate Change in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The official launch took place in Samarkand during the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES (CITES CoP20). The programme has a total budget of USD

On 24 November, the Silk Road Samarkand complex hosted the official opening ceremony of the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP20). This year’s event is historic, marking the first time a CITES CoP is held in Central Asia. The conference gathered over 3,000 delegates from 184 countries and the European Union, including representatives of government agencies, international organizations, academia and civil society. Discussions will focus on strengthening global biodiversity conservation, advancing regulatory mechanisms for international trade in endangered species and reinforcing cooperation to combat wildlife crime. Speakers at the opening ceremony included: Inger Andersen, UN Deputy Secretary-General and

The first foreign delegates have begun arriving in Samarkand for the 20th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP20). One of the first arrivals was CITES Secretary-General Yvonne Iguero. The distinguished guest was welcomed at Samarkand International Airport by Obidjon Kudratov, First Deputy Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change. With only a few days remaining until CITES CoP20, preparations are in their final stage for this major international event, which will bring together representatives from the public and private sectors, international organizations, and the scientific

The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan has officially announced that the 8th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) will take place in the historic city of Samarkand from May 30 to June 6, 2026. This announcement follows the signing of an Agreement between Uzbekistan and the GEF on the sidelines of the UNFCCC COP30 in Belem, Brazil. “The 8th Assembly comes at a decisive time. With only four years left to achieve the goals set for 2030, it is essential to bring together governments, the private sector, and civil society under

On the sidelines of the 7th Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads of State in Tashkent, Deputy Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of Uzbekistan, Jusipbek Kazbekov, met with Minister of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, Charygeldi Babanyazov. The parties discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation and agreed on preparing a Roadmap for Cooperation in Environmental Protection and Forestry for 2026–2030. The document will cover a wide range of areas, including exchange of experience in forest legislation, development of nut, pistachio, and olive crops, implementation of international environmental conventions, joint scientific-practical conferences and workshops, and cooperation in forest fire

On the sidelines of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-30) in Belém, Brazil, a side event titled “China’s Climate Adaptation Solutions” was held. The event was organized by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China, in collaboration with the China Meteorological Administration, leading scientific institutions, and international organizations. The event was attended by leaders and experts from the Hydrometeorology Agency of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, who highlighted the importance of the discussed topics for countries highly vulnerable

FFUN SDG, or the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Fund, a structure within the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, is preparing for enhanced collaboration with Kazakhstan. The initiative will involve the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the engineering and consulting company ILF Kazakhstan. According to FFUN SDG President Maurizio Aronica, the project aims to support and promote sustainable development, energy transition, infrastructure, and education initiatives in Kazakhstan and the Eurasian region through 2030. The focus will be on innovative and environmentally responsible solutions aligned with Kazakhstan’s plans for green growth and climate adaptation. The collaboration includes

В ходе государственного визита Президента Республики Эстония в Казахстан был подписан Меморандум о взаимопонимании между Министерством экологии и природных ресурсов Республики Казахстан и Министерством климата Республики Эстония в области охраны окружающей среды и природных ресурсов. Документ предусматривает обмен опытом в управлении лесами и развитии особо охраняемых природных территорий, сотрудничество в сохранении биоразнообразия, реализацию совместных исследовательских инициатив и проектов по мониторингу лесных экосистем и адаптации к изменению климата, а также проведение двусторонних встреч по достижению долгосрочных целей Парижского соглашения. Подписание Меморандума создаёт основу для укрепления межведомственного сотрудничества и расширения совместной работы в ключевых экологических направлениях, представляющих взаимный интерес для обеих стран

During the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-30) in Belém, Brazil, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Hydrometeorology Agency of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Japanese company ArkEdge Space Inc. The MoU marks a significant step for cooperation in capacity building, remote sensing of glaciers, monitoring climate change, greenhouse gases, and air quality, which is crucial for enhancing climate resilience and scientific capacity. During the event, Director of the Hydrometeorology Agency, Kurbonzoda Abdullo, met with Kentaro Doi, Deputy Minister