New Equipment Delivered to the Cotton Research Institute of Turkmenistan
On August 11, 2026, the official handover of new equipment for the comprehensive monitoring of soil conditions and land resources took place at the Cotton Research Institute of the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan. The agriculture of the Murghab basin has faced critical climate pressure: in July 2026, temperatures hovered between +43…+48°C for weeks. Abnormal […]
Strengthening Groundwater Monitoring Capacity in Kyrgyzstan Through Finnish–Kyrgyz Cooperation
From 4 to 7 August 2026, within the framework of the project “EU4SustainableCentralAsia: Joint Action and Coordination on Water, Energy and Climate Change,” implemented by GIZ under the Green Central Asia initiative in cooperation with the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), a capacity-building training seminar on “Groundwater Monitoring and Data Collection” was held, bringing together […]
Study Visit of Uzbekhydrogeology Specialists to Germany
From July 26 to 31, a study tour by a delegation from the Uzbekhydrogeology State Institution took place in Germany. It was organized within the framework of the Regional Program “European Union for a Sustainable Central Asia: Joint Action and Cooperation on Water, Energy and Climate Change,” co-financed by the European Union and implemented by […]
Open Call for Climate Projects in Central Asia
Do you have a solution to strengthen climate resilience in Central Asia? Ready to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? The Small Grants and Climate Innovation Facility (SGCIF) is looking for its next round of partners! Following our successful 2025 launch, we are once again inviting eligible entities from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to […]
How the Yori Villages Faced the July Floods
In Tajikistan, a country where 93% of the territory is covered by mountains, recent devastating mudslides have served as yet another reminder of the power of nature; however, the example of the Yori jamoat has proven that a balanced consideration of climate risks can prevent catastrophe. While the destructive mudflows of July 10-12, 2026, caused […]
Smart Drip Irrigation System Launched in Navoi
In October 2025, a project to implement innovative water-saving technologies was successfully completed in the arid region of the Zarafshan River Basin. An intelligent drip irrigation system has been installed on 10 hectares of experimental orchards at the Navoi branch of the Horticulture, Viticulture and Winemaking Research Institute named after Academic Mahmud Mirzaev. This initiative […]
Scientific and Practical Expedition to the Kara-Batkak Glacier Brings Together Central Asian Experts
From 6 to 12 July 2026, a Regional Scientific and Practical Expedition to the Kara-Batkak Glacier was held in the Issyk-Kul Region of the Kyrgyz Republic. The expedition was organized by the D. Mamatkanov Institute of Water Problems and Hydropower of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic within the framework of the […]
Empowering Women for Sustainable Water Resources Management: Capacity-Building Training Series Completed for the Kafirnigan Basin Women’s Forum
The regional project ‘Climate-sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia’, implemented by GIZ supported a series of capacity-building training sessions for members of the Kafirnigan Basin Women’s Forum (BWF). Held in Dushanbe from 8 to 11 July, the training formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen women’s capacities and enhance their role in sustainable water […]
Astana Hosted Regional Discussion on Circular Electronics and E-Waste Management in Central Asia
On 2-3 July 2026, Astana hosted the 10th Eurasian Business Forum on Green Energy and Waste Recycling (GEWR). The forum is one of the region’s leading platforms for discussing priorities in waste management, recycling infrastructure development, deployment of innovative technologies, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, standardization, ESG approaches, and the transition towards a circular economy. As […]
SMART Patrol Launched in the Zarafshon Special Protected Area
In early July 2026, training sessions on the SMART Patrol system were held in Penjikent and Samarkand for inspectors of Specially Protected Natural Areas (SPNAs) from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Now, instead of paper logs, inspectors can use rugged smartphones for patrolling and see in real time where the most violations are recorded, as well as […]
