German Experts on the UN Resolution Declaring the Aral Sea Region a Zone of Environmental Innovation and Technology
The German information portal “Ostexperte.de” published an article devoted to the recently adopted special resolution of the UN General Assembly on declaring the Aral Sea region a Zone of Environmental Innovation and Technology, which was initiated by the President of Uzbekistan. The Aral Sea region is thus the first region to which the General Assembly […]
Green Central Asia on agenda of bilateral meeting of representatives of MFAs of Kyrgyzstan and Germany
On May 20, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, Nuran Niyazaliev, held an online meeting with State Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Niels Annen, during which the issues of the current state and prospects of development of Kyrgyz-German relations were discussed. A constructive exchange of views […]
Dialogue on water between Central Asian countries: Water is a challenge and a solution
n the third webinar “Outlining the economic foundations of regional cooperation on water in Central Asia” organized in the frame of the ‘Blue Peace’ Initiative of the Swiss Foreign Ministry, programme manager Dr. Caroline Milow represented the Green Central Asia Initiative of the German Federal Foreign Office and spoke about the importance of regional cooperation […]
Tajikistan and Germany Discuss Green Central Asia Initiative
On May, 20 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Muzaffar Huseinzoda held a online-meeting with the Minister of State of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany Niels Annen. The meeting focused on bilateral cooperation, the joint action plan for the implementation of Germany’s regional Green Central Asia initiative and other issues of mutual interest. The parties […]
German researchers: Water is an opportunity for cooperation
“Water is a driver of migration and conflict. Climate change is likely to escalate this dynamic. What should be done to mitigate this risk? This article on the PeaceLab blog discusses how climate change increases the likelihood of water conflicts in Central Asia, how transboundary water cooperation can contribute to reducing those conflicts, and which […]
WUEMoCA on YouTube channel CAWa Green
Water scarcity, deteriorating water quality and inefficient water use are amongst the biggest environmental challenges in Central Asia. Global warming may deteriorate and aggravate the situation especially in the presence of transboundary conflicts among the member states. The only way forward is to address these issues through a joint effort by all Central Asian states. […]
Green Central Asia Initiative – Working group meeting prepares the ground for a joint regional action plan
On Thursday, 6 May 2021, the first online working group meeting for drafting a joint action plan within the Green Central Asia Initiative took place. Mr. Schkade, Head of Division – German Federal Foreign Office opened the meeting and noted: “Climate change represents a growing global foreign and security threat. Combating it requires decisive action […]
Green Central Asia awarded a young journalist at the 15th «Oltin Kalam» (Golden Pencil) National Award ceremony
On May 3, 2021, in Tashkent, on the occasion of Press Freedom Day, Green Central Asia took part at the 15th “Oltin Kalam” National Award, with the nomination “For the best material on climate change and its impact on the environment in Uzbekistan”. Of all the works sent to the competition, the program jury selected […]
Training on „Ensuring the safety of hydraulic facilities by using mobile dam-safety laboratory special equipment” in Tajikistan
Together with the Tajik State Agency on Surveillance and Safety of Hydraulic Structures the training „Ensuring the safety of hydraulic facilities by using mobile dam-safety laboratory special equipment” was conducted from 8 to 10 April 2021 at the Kayrokkum hydro power plant (Tajikistan). The three-day training offered theoretical and practical knowledge on dam safety regulations […]
Green Central Asia team participated at roundtable on COP26
On Wednesday, 17 March 2021, the Green Central Asia team in person and online participated at the round table ‘Road to the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26): Turkmenistan’s efforts to tackle climate change and future outlook’ organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan (MFA) jointly with the British Embassy in Turkmenistan. The […]
