Research stay of water specialists from the Central Asian universities at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
From February 24 to March 14, 2025, a research stay took place at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), Germany, within the framework of the GIZ regional project “Climate-Sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia”, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and […]
Turkmenistan’s Natural Gas Research Institute establishes a cutting-edge Information-Analytical Center
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – 26 March 2025 – The EU funded project: “EU for a green Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Action 2024-2028,” implemented by GIZ supplied the newly established Information-Analytical Center, based at the Natural Gas Research Institute of the State Concern “Turkmengas” with modern IT equipment. This marks a significant step towards Turkmenistan’s transition […]
Turkmenistan launches the development of a Public Outreach Strategy on Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency
On 24 March 2025, the first Round Table to develop a Public Outreach Strategy on Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency was held at the Turkmen State Energy Institute in Mary. The Round Table was attended by representatives of national ministries of Turkmenistan, the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan, the Embassy of the […]
Official handover ceremony of equipment for Basin Irrigation System Administrations (BUISs)
On 18 March 2025 in Tashkent, in the building of the Inspectorate for Control over Safety of Water Management Facilities and Water Use under the Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan (GOSVODHOZNADZOR), an official handover ceremony of equipment for BUISs (Basin Irrigation System Administrations) was held. This activity is implemented by GIZ […]
Strengthening the partnership
On 18 March, Dr Caroline Milow, GIZ Programme Manager, attended the World Water Day celebrations organised by the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineersof the National Research University and the Ecological Movement of Uzbekistan. On the margins of the World Water Day celebrations, Dr Milow and Mr Saidrasul Sanginov, Deputy Executive Chairman of […]
Study tour to the Netherlands for representatives of Ministries of Water Resources of Central Asian countries
A study tour for representatives of Central Asian water ministries took place in the Netherlands from 10 to 14 March 2025. Participants visited the Aquatech exhibition in Amsterdam, where they explored the latest technologies and innovations in water management, including digital solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. At the exhibition, participants also met and engaged […]
Regional Working Group Meeting on Glacier Monitoring and Modelling in Central Asia
The regular meeting of the Regional Working Group on Glacier Monitoring and Modelling in Central Asia was held in Tashkent on 11 March. The aim of the meeting was to agree on joint actions on glacier monitoring in Central Asia The participants of the meeting discussed the results achieved and agreed on a joint roadmap […]
ASB Drought Monitoring Tool: results of the use
On 28 February, “Green Central Asia: Phase II” organised another online meeting between the hydro-meteorological services of the Central Asian countries and the representatives of the German scientific community on the topic of the results of the use of the ASB Drought Monitoring Tool. Representatives of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg briefly listed the events organised […]
GIZ and KAZENERGY Discussed Current Issues in Renewable Energy Development and Integration
Today, a working meeting was held at KAZENERGY with representatives of GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) (the German organization for international cooperation, including in the energy sector) and Total Renewables. During the event, key issues related to the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into Kazakhstan’s power grid were discussed. Participants focused on the […]
From Awareness to Action: Central Asian E-Waste Forum
To develop effective e-waste management mechanisms and discuss strategic approaches, the Second Central Asian E-Waste Forum was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 4-5 March 2025. The Forum was organised by the Green Central Asia programme, phase II, implemented by GIZ and the Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD Center) with the support of the Committee on […]
