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From 21 to 23 October 2026, women members of the Zarafshan River Basin Council (Uzbekistan) took part in an exchange visit to Dushanbe and the Hisor District of the Republic of Tajikistan. The visit aimed to learn from the experience of the Kafirnigan River Basin Women's Forum, strengthen women's participation in integrated water resources management, and explore practical approaches to water conservation and climate-resilient agriculture.
Hanling Yang, Associate Vice President of Energy Transition at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), discusses the role of methane mitigation in slowing near-term global warming and the potential of satellite technology to improve emissions monitoring. She also highlights the importance of robust monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) systems, harmonized methodologies, effective government policies, and international cooperation in advancing methane reduction efforts in Uzbekistan and across Central Asia.
Tajikistan continues to implement initiatives aimed at environmental protection, the restoration of unused land, and the expansion of green spaces. Supported by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and aligned with the environmental initiatives of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, these efforts promote the sustainable use of natural resources, the development of horticulture, and a healthier environment for present and future generations.
On 22 October, the Nexus Game was held for students at Almaty Management University (AlmaU). The event took place as part of Youth Action Day — PreCOP31, within the framework of the 4th International SDSN Kazakhstan Conference, “Accelerating the SDGs: Science, Partnerships and Action.”
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