Youth, Women, and the Future of Water Resources: CAREC at "Drops of the Future" in Vienna
... and SIWI. With the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), discussions focused on the progress achieved by the Network and opportunities for further empowering women in the water sector of the region, including through the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative. Additional information: Irina Yugay, Acting Programme Manager of the CAREC Water Initiatives Support programme, wisspecialist@carececo.org
Modified: 12.03.2025Path: Main Page / News
REPORT on the 13th Central Asian leadership Programme on Environment for Sustainable Development (CALP)
... all partners and donors for the support, commitment and contribution in organizing of the 13 th CALP in 2023, namely: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, the Secretariat of the High-Level Dialogue Platform of the Swiss Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative and Coca-Cola Download PDF
Modified: 17.01.2024Path: Main Page / Carec Knowledge Hub
Second climate meeting of MFA representatives and parliamentarians of Central Asian countries
... hydrological forecasting and forecasting agricultural yields, digitalization, and raising public awareness on climate change issues. Ambassador Guy Bonvin, Special Envoy for Water of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), presented "Blue Peace Regional Initiative: Progress and Future Plans" and noted that climate change is a huge challenge for the whole world ... Mr. Bonvin focused on monitoring the water cycle, including observing snow cover, glaciers, and permafrost areas. He also ...
Modified: 30.10.2020Path: Main Page / News
SDC Working Visit to CAREC
... lifelines of the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers. At the heart of our discussion is the role of CAREC and its collaboration with other regional organizations in harnessing these waters for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development, as envisioned by the Blue Peace Central Asia 2.0 initiative,” said Zafar Makhmudov when opening the meeting. Zafar Makhmudov highlighted regional cooperation value in Central Asia. It is where regional platforms like IFAS and CAREC liaise, and new ones are created: Green ...
Modified: 15.04.2024Path: Main Page / News
13th Central Asian Leadership Programme on Environment for Sustainable Development (CALP-13)
... as well as country-specific information. IMPLEMENTING AND SUPPORTING PARTNERS It is assumed that 13th CALP will be organized by CAREC in cooperation with the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the World Bank, High Level Dialogue Platform Secretariat Blue Peace Central Asia and Coca-Cola. 13 th CALP: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The 13th Central Asian Leadership Programme on Environment for Sustainable Development (CALP) is a dynamic and interactive five-day leadership program designed to empower young professionals ...
Modified: 26.09.2023REPORT 14TH CENTRAL ASIAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME ON ENVIRONMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (CALP)
... support, commitment and contribution in organizing of the 14th CALP in 2024, namely: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, the Secretariat of the High-Level Dialogue Platform of the Swiss Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ). Our partners provided a great support to the enhancement of youth programs and networks, capacity building of the young leaders from Central Asia by promoting the values ...
Modified: 27.12.2024Path: Main Page / Carec Knowledge Hub
13 CALP: OSCE Model to Respond to Climate Challenges
... negotiations based on EEF Stimulation. CALP is organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in cooperation with the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the World Bank, the Secretariat of the High-Level Dialogue Platform of the Swiss Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative and Coca-Cola. Additional information: Valeria Orlova , Manager of the CAREC programme “Education for Sustainable Development”, vorlova@carececo.org
Modified: 03.10.2023Path: Main Page / News
Central Asia will have more young environmental leaders!
... sound future in Central Asia. CALP 2023 is organized by the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC) in cooperation with the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the World Bank, the Secretariat of the High-Level Dialogue Platform Secretariat Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative and Coca-Cola. Greetings to the program participants were made by Mr. Zafar Mahmudov, Executive Director of CAREC, Dosbol Bekmagambetov, Vice Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dr. Volker ...
Modified: 20.09.2023Path: Main Page / News
The 15th Anniversary Central Asian Leadership Programme (CALP) Kicks Off in Almatyаты
... OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) within the framework of the Blue Peace project, as well as in partnership with the Kazakh-German University (DKU). Read the full agenda for more details. Additional information: Valeria Orlova, Manager of the “Education for Sustainable Development” program CAREC, esd@carececo....
Modified: 15.09.2025Path: Main Page / News
Rethinking water in Central Asia: the costs of inaction and benefits of water cooperation
A joint study conducted by CAREC and adelphi within the framework of the Switzerland’s Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative is published. The publication demonstrates the cost of inaction and benefits of cooperation in the field of water management between the countries of the region.entral Asia is witnessing intense competition over water resources ...
Modified: 01.01.2017Path: Main Page / Carec Knowledge Hub
15th Central Asian Leadership Programme (CALP) on Environment for Sustainable Development
... OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) within the framework of the Blue Peace project, as well as in partnership with the Kazakh-German University (DKU). The programme will be mainly focused on developing professional skills in public speaking, strategic communication, and countering misinformation. Special attention will ...
Modified: 30.07.2025CEP RT and CAREC discuss Next Steps in “Green” Cooperation
... priorities of the Central Asian countries, while also ensuring effective regional coordination. It was noted that CAREC is already implementing several significant projects with the support of the World Bank, including RESILAND CA+, One Health, and Blue Peace, all of which include national components aimed at supporting Tajikistan. Furthermore, cooperation with universities and technical partners in the Republic of Tajikistan is expanding. Both sides confirmed their commitment to further strengthening ...
Modified: 02.09.2025Path: Main Page / News
14th Central Asian Leadership Programme
... Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan will participate in the CALP. The 14th CALP will be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, at the Oi-Qaragai Mountain Resort from September 9-13. The programme is organized in co-operation with the Swiss initiative Blue Peace Central Asia, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, and the German Society for International Co-operation (GIZ). The participants of the 14th CALP will have a very intense ...
Modified: 12.08.2024Path: Main Page / News
How to Speak and Be Heard: Media Focus of the Second Day of CALP
... OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) within the framework of the Blue Peace project, as well as in partnership with the Kazakh-German University (DKU). Additional information: Valeria Orlova - Manager of the “Education for Sustainable Development” program, CAREC, esd@carececo.com #CALP #CAREC #YoungLeaders #SustainableDevelopment ...
Modified: 16.09.2025Path: Main Page / News
Rethinking Water in Central Asia: The costs of inaction and benefits of water cooperation
... Central Asia: The costs of inaction and benefits of water cooperation Rethinking Water in Central Asia: The costs of inaction and benefits of water cooperation A joint study conducted by CAREC and adelphi within th e framework of the Switzerland’s Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative is published. The publication demonstrates the cost of inaction and benefits of cooperation in the field of water management between the countries of the region. Pohl, Benjamin; Annika Kramer, William Hull, Sabine Blumstein,...
Modified: 23.11.2017Path: Main Page / News
The Start of Registration for the 14th Central Asian Leadership Programme
... organisations, governmental organisations and academia from the five Central Asian countries to participate. The 14th CALP will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 9 to 13 September. The programme is organised in co-operation with the Swiss initiative Blue Peace Central Asia, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, and The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The programme will be mainly focused on glacial ...
Modified: 21.06.2024Path: Main Page / News
The second day of the 14th Central Asian Leadership Program on Environment for Sustainable Development (CALP)
... Tais Reznikova presented the concept of water footprint and its significance for the countries of the region. Water diplomacy was the key topic of the second session of the day. Experts discussed transboundary cooperation as well as the role of the Blue Peace Index in solving water disputes. The session was concluded with an interactive water quiz organized by Farkhat Dusekenov. After lunch, the participants dived into the topic “Water and Gender”. Important issues of women involvement in water resources ...
Modified: 11.09.2024Path: Main Page / News
COP26. Aral Sea on the Agenda
... international funds to address the environmental catastrophe of the Aral Sea. Tais Reznikova, Specialist, CAREC Water Initiatives Support Programme, presented the experience of CAREC under Dialogue Platform to manage transboundary water resources based on Blue Peace Index to evaluate the efficiency of water resources use. Central Asia Pavilion is organized by CAREC in cooperation with EC IFAS and IGTIPC under financial support of the World Bank, OSCE, ERG, FAO and UNDP. Record is available at http://www.youtube....
Modified: 10.11.2021Path: Main Page / News
14 CALP. Disaster Risk Management. Field Trips
... facilities related to disaster risk management and exchange views on further development of security infrastructure in Central Asia. 14th CALP is organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in cooperation with the Swiss Initiative Blue Peace Central Asia, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, GIZ. Additional information: Valeria Orlova , Manager of the Education for Sustainable Development Program of CAREC, esd@carececo....
Modified: 13.09.2024Path: Main Page / News
13 CAPL: Sustainable Production and Consumption
... fertilizers annually disappeared. CALP is organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in cooperation with the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the World Bank, the Secretariat of the High-Level Dialogue Platform of the Swiss Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative and Coca-Cola. Additional information: Valeria Orlova , Manager of the CAREC programme “Education for Sustainable Development”, vorlova@carececo.org
Modified: 03.10.2023Path: Main Page / News
Open call for women in water management in Central Asia
... the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Swiss initiative "Blue Peace Central Asia." The aim of the competition To identify women professionals working in relevant ministries and government agencies in the field of water, environment, and climate with proven work experience. Selected participants will be able ...
Modified: 09.09.2025Path: Main Page / What We Offer
Results of CACCC-2023: All over the Central Asian region
... development and implementation mechanisms to ensure climate resilience. These are issues discussed at the plenary and panel sessions of CACCC-2023. The third is the management of water resources in the region. In this direction, the experience of the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative may be worthwhile. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and CAREC are committed to further strengthening the evidence base and providing knowledge resources to facilitate the cross-border exchange of reliable ...
Modified: 23.05.2023Path: Main Page / News
We think globally, we act locally, we cooperate regionally
... for Sustainable Development”. CALP is organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in cooperation with the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the World Bank, the Secretariat of the High-Level Dialogue Platform of the Swiss Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative and Coca-Cola. The program will bring together young professionals in charge of climate change, water management and green development in the ministries of agriculture, ecology, water resources and energy; representatives ...
Modified: 15.09.2023Path: Main Page / News
The 13th Central Asian Leadership Program on Environment for Sustainable Development (CALP) Successfully Completed
... program by national partners. 4 6 CALP is organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in cooperation with the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the World Bank, the Secretariat of the High-Level Dialogue Platform of the Swiss Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative and Coca-Cola. The thematic report, presentations and publications on the results of the 13th CALP will be available on the CAREC website and social networks and serve as sources of information for stakeholders in Central ...
Modified: 03.10.2023Path: Main Page / News
The 2nd meeting of the Kazakh-Uzbek joint working group on environmental protection and water quality of the Syrdarya river basin
... providing a regional platform for submitting joint initiatives and projects for discussion, etc. According to its regulations, the Commission meets once a year. This second meeting was organized with the support of CAREC CO in Kazakhstan and the “Blue Peace Central Asia” project (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
Modified: 20.11.2019Path: Main Page / News
News on the World Water Week - seminar on water diplomacy
... of this initiative and are making their contributions to cross-border cooperation through bilateral agreements. Speaking about Central Asia, Dr. Abdullaev made a presentation on a joint study conducted by CAREC and adelphi within the framework of the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative. The study demonstrates the price of inaction and benefits of cooperation in the field of water management between the countries of the region. The costs of insufficient cooperation are already significant today and risk ...
Modified: 30.08.2017Path: Main Page / News
Registration for the 13th Central Asian Leadership Programme on Environment for Sustainable Development (CALP) " Leaders of Central Asia – Youth engagement in national climate change priorities, regional collaboration and climate financing for sustainab
... September 2023 . This year the online call for applications for the CALP will be open until 18 August 2023. The CALP will be organized in co-operation with the the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the World Bank, High Level Dialogue Platform Secretariat Blue Peace Central Asia and Coca-Cola. The 13th Central Asian Leadership Programme on Environment for Sustainable Development (CALP) is a dynamic and interactive five-day leadership program designed to empower young professionals in Central Asia to actively ...
Modified: 26.07.2023Path: Main Page / News
CAREC participated in the International Conference on Water Cooperation in Central Asia
... change, increasing inter-sectoral competition for water. Another important information was given on the published joint study conducted by CAREC and adelphi, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) within the framework of the Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative. “Rethinking Water in Central Asia: The costs of inaction and benefits of water cooperation” demonstrates the price of inaction and benefits of cooperation in the field of water management between the countries of the ...
Modified: 28.11.2017Path: Main Page / News
Nexus approach stimulates collaborative academic and research initiatives in Central Asia
... modules and interactive Nexus simulation. The two-day discussions were organized by the USAID Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity in cooperation with the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC) within the framework of the SDC Blue Peace in Central Asia project and the EU-funded project “Nexus Dialogue in Central Asia”. The reality of today’s developing society doesn’t limit the tasks of the academic community to the development and preservation of basic science but also ...
Modified: 10.06.2022Path: Main Page / News
Korea and Central Asia strengthen cooperation
... water resources are crucial for socio-economic development. Together with the development partners, a number of water management projects are already being implemented in the region: Water diplomacy and cooperation: the EU process, Berlin (Germany) and Blue Peace (Switzerland); Improving water infrastructure: World Bank, ADB, EBRD; Water management at the basin level: EU, UNDP, USAID; Opportunities and institutional support: EU, USAID, World Bank. The Executive Director of CAREC Dr Iskandar Abdullaev presented ...
Modified: 14.11.2018Path: Main Page / News
Meeting of representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development with the Director of the CAREC Project Office in Turkmenistan
... Health” programme, in which CAREC serves as the regional secretariat, coordinating inter-country cooperation on ecosystem resilience and pandemic prevention. He noted cooperation with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) within the Blue Peace initiative, aimed at fair water resources management, as well as CAREC’s involvement in coordinating the Regional Task Force on Education for Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Central Asia (RTEET), established jointly with the OSCE. In addition,...
Modified: 22.07.2025Path: Main Page / News
CAREC Open Day in the Republic of Kazakhstan
... environmental cooperation platforms, CAREC staff made presentations on the regional activities of CAREC in Kazakhstan, namely, the activities of the CAREC water program as a platform for transboundary water cooperation of Central Asian countries: Smart Waters, Blue Peace Central Asia, Regional Working Groups on water quality in Central Asia; Climate change adaptation and mitigation program for the Aral Sea Basin (CAMP4ASB); NEXUS “Central Asia Nexus Dialogue Project: Fostering Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus ...
Modified: 07.10.2019Path: Main Page / News
NAS Meeting: academic and scientific-practical opportunities for universities in Central Asia are presented
... goal of all NAS participants. This, in their opinion, can become a powerful impetus to develop the scientific consciousness in the field of the environment and train qualified specialists. “Switzerland believes in the power of education. Through our Blue Peace Central Asia initiative, we follow a long-term strategy to strengthening academia in integrated water resources management (IWRM) and water diplomacy in Central Asia for water specialists, researchers, and future leaders. The support to the Network ...
Modified: 18.03.2024Path: Main Page / News
Meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality in Tashkent
... 2009 by UNECE and CAREC. The Group is represented by national hydrometeorological, sanitary and epidemiological control, water resources and environmental ministries and agencies of 5 Central Asian countries. Since 2019 the RWG-WQ is supported by the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), where CAREC is acting as a Secretariat of the BPCA Dialogue Platform. The project aims to promote evidence-based dialogue at the political level and to ensure ...
Modified: 19.11.2019Path: Main Page / News
The launch of the new research programme “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery” with the first regional webinar
... explains its purpose very well. Central Asian and international experts have discussed current problems and opportunities of the water sector in the region. The research programme is implemented by the Corvinus University of Budapest and supported by the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative (BPCA) of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) within a partnership with the BPCA. The first ...
Modified: 06.11.2020Path: Main Page / News
CAREC enters a new stage of development: the 41st Board of Governors meeting was held in Almaty
... shifted to implementing large-scale projects. Over the past period, with the support of development partners and national partners, CAREC has launched several mega-projects: CAMP4ASB, Smart Waters, UzWAterAware, CAWECOOP (completed in 2017), Nexus, Blue Peace Central Asia. These projects form 87% of the CAREC budget for 2013-2018. In addition, the Executive Director of CAREC presented the strategy for further strategic development of CAREC 2020-2025. Dr Iskandar Abdullaev noted that one of the important ...
Modified: 07.12.2018Path: Main Page / News
Paris agreement art. 6 cooperative approaches: opportunities for Central Asia first online event
... sustainability. Dr Guy Bonvin Swiss Special Envoy for Water in Central Asia, (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland), Ambassador H.E. Dr Guy Bonvin has been appointed as Swiss Special Envoy for Water in Central Asia as of March 1st, 2019. Blue Peace Central Asia, the Swiss water diplomacy initiative, is at the heart of its mandate. Dr Guy Bonvin was previously head of the Infrastructure Financing Division of the Economic Cooperation and Development of the Swiss State Secretariat of Economic ...
Modified: 24.02.2022Path: Main Page / News
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