The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia

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Environmental Centre

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The 8th Central Asian Conference on Climate Change

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April 22-24, 2026
Astana, Kazakhstan
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The Resilient Landscapes Restoration (RESILAND CA+) Program in Central Asia: Regional Component

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03 June 2026

CAREC Delegation Participates in the 8th GEF Assembly and Eco Expo Central Asia 2026 in Samarkand

Samarkand has become the venue for two of the most significant environmental events of the year—the 8th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the international exhibition Eco Expo Central Asia 2026. The events have brought together representatives of governments, international organizations, financial institutions, academia, and civil society to discuss pressing environmental challenges, climate change, and sustainable development.

02 June 2026

Valerie Hickey: "If we forget the environmental element when implementing the “One Health” approach, we will continue to treat the symptoms rather than the disease itself”

Speaking at a session dedicated to the implementation of the “One Health” approach in Central Asia, held within the framework of the Regional Environmental Sub-regional Summit (RES-2026) in Astana on April 22–24 this year, Valerie Hickey, Sustainable Development Director for the World Bank Group, noted the need to reset global efforts to protect human and animal health. The key points of her speech are provided in the material below.

02 June 2026

RESILAND Kyrgyzstan: Local Producers Showcase Their Products at the SCO Regions Forum

Products made by participants of the "One Village - One Product" (OVOP) initiative, as well as by producers supported under the The Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND Kyrgyzstan) and the RESILAND CA+ Program, are being showcased at the 5th Forum of Heads of Regions and the Sister Cities Meeting of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), taking place at Issyk-Kul.