The 6th RWG meeting Strengthens Regional Coordination on Climate Adaptation in Central Asia (RES 2026)
The 6th meeting of the Regional Working Group (hereinafter RWG) on the implementation of the Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategy in Central Asia (hereinafter referred to as the Strategy) was held as part of the Regional Ecological Summit, held from April 22 to 24 in Astana. Implementation of the Strategy is carried out within the […]
IT Equipment Handover to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources Held in Astana
On April 21, 2026, a working meeting was held in Astana between the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and GIZ under the framework of the “Climate-sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia” (CSWRM) programme. The key highlight of the meeting was the official signing of documents for the handover […]
EU–Central Asia High-Level Dialogue Reaffirms Commitment to Water, Energy and Climate Cooperation in Central Asia
On 23 April 2026, high-level representatives of the European Union, its EU Member States, the Central Asian countries and international financial institutions convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) High-Level Meeting on Water, Energy and Climate Change in Central Asia. Participants reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and advancing coordinated […]
Climate Risk Management Discussed at RES & CACCC 2026
April 22-24, 2026, Astana hosted the 8th Central Asian Conference on Climate Change (CACCC 2026) on the sidelines of the Regional Ecological Summit (RES). This marked the first big regional climate forum following the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP30) in Belém. The COP30 agenda centered on climate finance, including the development […]
Climate Country Risk Profile for Kazakhstan published
The document presents an assessment of impacts across different sectors and climate parameters, including water resources, agriculture, human health, and renewable energy. One of the main advantages of this assessment is that the results are presented at the oblast level, so it could be a useful instrument for policymakers and decision-makers not only at the […]
Shaping Knowledge for a Sustainable Water Future
A regional workshop for the evaluation of the certification course was held in Tashkent from 14 to 16 April 2026. The workshop, which focused on developing a climate- and gender-sensitive training concept and methodological materials on IWRM for regional and national basin organisations, was organised by the team from Martin Luther University (MLU, Germany) and […]
Young Innovators in Turkmenistan Present Green Energy Solutions at Startup Competition in Mary
On April 10, 2026, in Mary, Turkmenistan, the State Institute of Energy of Turkmenistan (SIET) hosted the award ceremony for the winners of the ‘Startups in the Field of Renewable Energy Sources’ competition. The event was co-organized by SIET and the “European Union for a Green Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Action 2024-2029’ project, which […]
From Knowledge to Action: Strengthening Water Security in Central Asia
On March 26 the Tashkent Water Security Forum brought together scientists, policymakers, and practitioners from across Central Asia and beyond to advance dialogue on water governance and climate adaptation. Under the theme ‘From Knowledge to Action: Enhancing Science and Policy Dialogue for Improved Water Security in Central Asia,’ the Forum emphasized the critical importance of […]
Turkmenistan – European Union Business Forum Held in Ashgabat: New Horizons Defined for Investment and Green Growth
On March 26, 2026 Ashgabat hosted the “Turkmenistan-European Union” Business Forum, themed “New Horizons for Connectivity, Investment and Sustainable Growth”. The event brought together high-ranking representatives of the Government of Turkmenistan, the EU diplomatic corps, international financial institutions , and executives from leading companies to discuss strategic partnership within the framework of the “Global Gateway” […]
Technological Innovation and Green Energy: Turkmenistan and the EU Strengthen Partnership for Climate Resilience
From March 24 to 27, 2026, Turkmenistan hosted two technical seminars focused on supporting the green transition and integrating technological innovations into the energy sector. The events were organized under the project “European Union for a Green Turkmenistan: Policy Dialogue and Climate Action 2024-2029,” co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Foreign Office, […]
