The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia

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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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27 April 2026

CAREC and XIEG signs a Memorandum of Understanding at CACCC-2026

The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) and the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG), Chinese Academy of Sciences, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore future cooperation. The agreement aims to assess opportunities for joint research and collaboration in Central Asia and arid regions, with a focus on environmental sustainability and regional development.

27 April 2026

Mergen Kepbanov presented CAREC’s experience in nature-based solutions at the summit in Astana

Astana, April 24, 2026 — A thematic event dedicated to the application of nature-based solutions (NbS) in the development of sustainable infrastructure was held within the framework of the Regional Environmental Summit 2026. Among the speakers was Mergen Kepbanov, Director of the CAREC Project Office in Turkmenistan.

27 April 2026

The first Steering Committee meeting of the CAWLN program was held in Astana

Astana, April 24, 2026 — The first Steering Committee meeting of the “Central Asia Water and Land Nexus (CAWLN)” programme was held within the framework of the Regional Environmental Summit 2026. The programme aims to restore ecosystems, promote sustainable natural resource management, and strengthen the region’s resilience to climate risks.