Calendar of events / Themes / Environment
- September 16, 2008—September 18, 2008. 1st Central Asian International Water Technology Exhibition & Conference
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Throughout the world, the dismal state of water supply in Central Asia has gained notoriety. The famous image of broken down ships beached far from shores of what remains today of the Aral Sea tragically illustrates this situation. Clearly, the imperative of securing and maintaining quality water supplies has become a critical strategic challenge facing Central Asian countries, and particularly Kazakhstan. In order to address the urgent challenges and necessary solutions for the future of water supply in Central Asia, Kenes Exhibitions has joined with ITECA from Kazakhstan in hosting the Central Asian International Water Technology Exhibition & Conference, the premier event to exchange information about these issues. The first event of its kind to include all Central Asia states, the Central Asian International Water Technology Exhibition & Conference will take place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. An international conference will also take place within the framework of the exhibition.
More information…Type: Exhibitions/Contest Theme: Environment Countries: Kazakhstan, Central Asia Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: Yes - June 26, 2008—June 27, 2008. Climate change issues discussed in Dushanbe
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A roundtable meeting, entitled "Global Problems of Mankind and Climate Change: Prognosis and Realities" opened at the Discussion Club "Press-Center" of the Public Association "Ittiloot va Muoshirat" (Information and Communication) in Dushanbe today morning. According to the Discussion Club "Press-Center", the meeting participants have been discussing issues related to climate change and increase in anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions as a key indicator of climate change. The meeting has been held within the framework of preparations for the international conference to discuss water-related disaster risk reduction that will open in the Tajik capital tomorrow.
More information...Type: Round Tables Organizers: NGO Participants: NGOs, International Organizations, UN Agencies Theme: Environment Locations: Tajikistan Open press: No - June 24, 2008. Capacity Building Project on CDM will conduct a round-table to discuss Emission Factor for the National Electricity System
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On June 25th the UNDP Project "Capacity Building for Clean Development Mechanism in Uzbekistan" conducts a round table to discuss Emission Factor for the National Electricity System in hotel 'Poytaht'. The emission factor for the national electricity system was estimated by the national project consultants with a view to applying in calculations of emission reduction in CDM projects in Uzbekistan, related to electricity generation and energy saving at the consumers. Presentation on development of electricity system in Uzbekistan during 2004-2006, as well as the emission factor estimation itself will be presented to the audience for further discussion and comments. The targeted audience will be comprised of national experts of the key ministries and agencies relevant to electricity generation, including JSC "UzbekEnergo", SA "UzSuvEnergo", JC "TeploElectroProject", Energy Center of Uzbekistan, Technology Transfer Agency, who have been already involved in the preparation of CDM documentation.
More information...Type: Round Tables Organizers: UNDP Participants: Government(s), NGOs Theme: Environment Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - June 13, 2008. IFC launches next stage of project for development of agricultural base in southern Tajikistan
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IFC CO Tajikistan has launched the next stage of the Southern Tajikistan Agribusiness Supply Chains Development Project, Muhiddin Tojiyev, public relations assistant, IFC Co Tajikistan, said in an interview with Asia-Plus. The project helps to diversify the agricultural base in southern Tajikistan away from cotton, by working to strengthen tomato and milk supply chains in the region. The project is helping local farming units improve productivity, management skills and product quality, and works with local processors to provide a market for their output. According to Tojiyev, the project centers on farms that supply Geha Foods, a new tomato processing plant currently being commissioned, and Dushanbe Milk Factory, the leading local milk producer.
More information...Type: Presentations/Launchings Organizers: International organizations, Government Theme: Environment Locations: Tajikistan Open press: No - June 5, 2008. UN Development Programme celebrates World Environment Day
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UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Uzbekistan celebrates the annual World Environment Day. During the event, organized in partnership with State Committee of Nature Protection, UNDP will announce results of the photo-contest "Environment and Development", present photo-catalogue, as well as display the documentary "Environment" produced for this occasion. Each year, on 5 June, United Nations tries to increase worldwide awareness on environmental concerns and enhance political attention and action. The theme of this year's observance is "Kick the habit. Towards the low carbon economy", and it reminds us of one of the greatest environmental challenge of today: Climate Change. The environmental, economic and political implications of climate change are profound. Ecosystems all over the world are undergoing rapid change. Low-lying cities face inundation, fertile lands are turning to desert, and weather patterns are becoming ever more unpredictable. The events, organized by UNDP to mark this day in Uzbekistan, combine into a single theme: Environment and Human Development. More than 300 entries, submitted for UNDP's national photo-contest, show the wide range of pressing environmental concerns. For ages, humans prospered and developed by making use of nature's resources, but today, as the world develops so rapidly and the resources are so easily exhaustible, we see that the harmony is threatened. Not noticing it, humans often behave as we are rivals with the wildlife for the natural resources.
More information...Type: Presentations/Launchings Organizers: UNDP Participants: Government(s), NGOs, International Organizations, Mass-Media Theme: Environment Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: No - June 3, 2008—June 5, 2008. Almaty to host ecological seminar of Central Asia and Azerbaijan
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A subregional seminar on environmental impact assessment for Central Asia and Azerbaijan will take place in Almaty on June 3-5, Kazinform refers to the press service of Regional Ecological Centre of Central Asia. A purpose of the roundtable is to make strategic environmental impact assessment in Central Asian countries and Azerbaijan. The representatives of the environmental protection departments, international and social organizations, mass media of the participating countries will participate in the event. The project is realized by the Regional Ecological Centre of Central Asia in association with Kazakh Environmental Protection Ministry and Bern University (Switzerland).
More information...Type: Seminars Organizers: Government, International organizations Participants: NGOs, Government(s), International Organizations Theme: Environment Countries: Central Asia, Azerbaijan Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: No - May 26, 2008. Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme in Uzbekistan Welcomes Open Discussion of the National Programme Strategy
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Global Environment Facility's Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) has announced public hearings of the National Programme Strategy for Uzbekistan. GEF SGP aims at assisting NGOs and local communities at their efforts to protect the environment. The Programme in Uzbekistan focuses on three main thematic areas of GEF's intervetion: a) biodiversity conservation; b) adaptation to climate change and mitigation of its consequences; c) land degradation. The Programme successfully works in a number of developing countries of the world introducing effective approaches and methods to conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The Small Grants Programme is financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), whereas United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with support from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) administers the programme implementation. GEF SGP in Uzbekistan has already established its National Steering Committee (NSC) that is called to guide the Programme's operations. The NSC consists of representatives from NGOs, academia and governmental agencies.
More information...Type: Forums Contact: Alexey Volkov, GEF SGP National Coordinator in Uzbekistan Organizers: UNDP, NGO Participants: NGOs Theme: Environment Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - April 24, 2008. Developing Anthropology in Central Asia to be discussed at international conference in Bishkek
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The AUCA’s Department of Anthropology will be organizing the first Central Asian Anthropological Student Conference entitled “Developing Anthropology in Central Asia”. It will take place at AUCA on April 25-27. Cultural and Social Anthropology, as it is understood in the Western world, is a somewhat new academic discipline in Central Asia. This Conference will be a major step in promoting and building awareness of Anthropology as a worthwhile scientific discipline. It will be an excellent opportunity to meet the people active in this new, dynamic, developing field.
More information...Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: NGO, Academia Theme: Environment Countries: Central Asia Open press: Yes - April 8, 2008. OSCE Center provides educational supplies The Environment for Future Generation to MoE
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A ceremony of handover of educational supplies “The Environment for Future Generation” to the Ministry of Education (MoE) will be held in Dushanbe on April 9. Ms. Rukhshona Najmiddinova, Senior Press and Public Information Assistant at the OSCE Center in Dushanbe, told Asia-Plus that this textbook had been worked out by the OSCE Regional Center for Central Asia for pupils at general schools in Tajikistan. According to her, the handover ceremony will be held on the sidelines of a one-day seminar on ecological education, staged by a MoE and the Committee for Environmental Protection in cooperation with the OSCE Center in Dushanbe. The event is expected to be attended by the Education Minister Abdujabbor Rahmonov, the OSCE Center Head, Ambassador Vladimir Pryakhin, and Khursandqul Zikirov, Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection.
More information...Type: Portal news Theme: Environment Open press: No - April 7, 2008. World Organization for Animal Health to assist Kyrgyzstan in veterinary service development
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The delegation of Kyrgyzstan led by Kalysbek Jumakanov, General Director of Department of state veterinary science had participated in work of Committee on sanitary and phytosanitory measures of the World Trading Organization, which is held in headquarter in Geneva (Switzerland).
As has informed embassy KR in Switzerland, within the limits of work of committee, the Embassy organizes meetings with the Deputy Director of veterinary service of the Swiss Confederation Thomas Zhemmi, and also the General Director of the World Organization on Health of Animals, Doctor Bernardom Vallat.
More information...Type: Portal news Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Environment Countries: Kyrgyzstan Locations: Switzerland Open press: No - March 11, 2008—March 12, 2008. Call for Papers for International conference "Problems of Aral: Impacts on the Gene Pool of Population, Flora, Fauna and International Cooperation for Mitigating Consequences"
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The Government of Uzbekistan hosts an International Conference "Problems of Aral: Impacts on the Gene Pool of Population, Flora, Fauna and International Cooperation for Mitigating Consequences". The key objective of the conference is to formulate the entire vision and comprehensive plan of actions to achieve sustainable development of the region including but not limited to the improvement of the population's living standards through creating enabling environment for better health, living conditions, and sustainable employment and income generation sources. Conference date: March 11-12, 2008. Conference venue: Tashkent, Uzbekistan with a field visit to Karakalpakstan. Interested persons may submit their papers covering the following topics: - Aral Sea disaster and global climate changes, preconditions, consequences and future prospects; - Living conditions and living standards in the Aral Sea region; - Heath and potable water; - Land degradation and water resource management in the Central Asia. Submissions should include the following: 1. paper title; 2. name(s) of author(s); 3. selected topic as mentioned above; 4. summary (250 words maximum); 5. full text. Deadline of submission: February 22, 2008.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s), Academia, International Organizations Theme: Environment Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - March 3, 2008. World Bank plans to provide new loans for Uzbekistan
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The World Bank plans to extend 300 million U.S. dollars in fresh loans to Uzbekistan in the next three years, local media in Tashkent reported. The World Bank representative office in Uzbekistan was quoted as saying that the loans will be extended between the 2008 and the 2010 fiscal year, funding programs ranging from environment protection, social welfare to agriculture.
More information…Type: Campaign Organizers: International organizations Participants: International Organizations, Government(s) Theme: Environment Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - February 29, 2008—March 16, 2008. Call for SEED Awards 2008
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SEED Awards 2008 is open for submissions - tell us about your ideas!
Do you have an entrepreneurial or innovative idea that is locally-driven and has great potential to contribute to sustainable development in developing countries? Are you finding new ways of simultaneously improving incomes and strengthening livelihoods; tackling poverty and marginalisation; and managing and conserving natural resources and ecosystems? Are you planning or in the early stages of implementing a new concept that brings together people and organizations from different backgrounds to work in partnership together?
Do you need support to become established and to increase your impact?
Then apply for "The 2008 SEED Awards for Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Development" before 16th March 2008. Application forms can be filled in online or downloaded from the SEED Initiative website at www.seedinit.org.
SEED Award Winners receive a tailored package of support services, worth US $25,000, including access to relevant expertise and technical assistance, developing business plans and identifying sources of finance.
www.seedinit.orgType: Campaign Contact: SEED Initiative Theme: Environment Open press: No - February 27, 2008. EuroCommission to assist Kazakhstan in realization of ecological programs
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Minister of Environment Protection of Kazakhstan Nurlan Iskakov held the meeting with the delegation of the European Commission (ÅC) led by the Head of the European Commission’s Delegation to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Adriaan van der Meer to discuss cooperation directions between the EC and Kazakhstan in the field of environmental protection. The Minister informed that Kazakhstan plans to develop the program - Way to Europe formulated in the recent Message of the President of Kazakhstan. In this context, Kazakhstan needs the EC assistance in development of renewable energy sources, according to the EU standards, creation of Solar Center, as well as introduction of ecological taxes on the basis of experience of Germany.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Environment Countries: Kazakhstan, European Union countries Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: Yes - February 21, 2008. Uzbek envoy in UN invites states to attend Aral Conference
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Speaking at the session of UN General Assembly on “Addressing Climate Change: The United Nations and the World at Work”, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the United Nations Alisher Vahidov invited the UN member states to participate in the Aral Conference, which is expected to take place in March 2008. Uzbek envoy said Uzbekistan plans to organize an international conference dedicated to the Aral Sea problem and its effect to people, flora and fauna on 11-12 March in Tashkent. He said this is contribution of Uzbekistan in efforts to fight climate change and environment protection.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s), International Organizations Theme: Environment Countries: Uzbekistan Locations: Uzbekistan Open press: Yes - December 4, 2007. Tajik president offers to elaborate international water convention
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Addressing the First Asia-Pacific Summit in Beppu, Japan, President Emomali Rahmon has offered to elaborate and adopt an International Water Convention. Tajik president reminded that in 2003, more than 140 countries seconded Tajikistan’s initiative on announcing 2005-2010 a Water for Life Decade. He noted that world reserves of coal, oil and natural gas annually decrease and at present the use of hydropower resources if great significance. He also proposed to set up a Water Partnership of advanced states, which would provide targeted assistance to developing and poor countries.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Theme: Environment Countries: Tajikistan Locations: Japan Open press: Yes - November 20, 2007. IFAS board meets in Tajik capital
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Cooperation in reducing accident risk at hydraulic facilities will be focus of a board meeting of the International Fund for Saving Aral Sea (IFAS) that is opening in Dushanbe today morning. The meeting participants include representatives from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The board meeting aims to consider issues related to a progress of implementation of projects and programs aimed at tackling problems in the Aral Sea basin as well as preparations for the First Asian Pacific Water Summit, which is supposed to be held in Japan from December 3-4. The board is also expected to consider a number of draft agreements among Central Asian states on preventing, localizing and mitigating effects of accidents at hydraulic facilities. The IFAS board will also discuss issues related to preparation of an international conference on disaster reduction scheduled for 2008.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Theme: Environment Countries: Tajikistan, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan Locations: Tajikistan Open press: Yes - October 22, 2007. Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of Kazakhstan to talk over environmental protection
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Participants of 18th plenary session of the Foreign Investors’ Council under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan will discuss issues of sustainable development and environmental protection. The session will be held on December 7th in Astana. The president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, will join the session.
More information…Type: Meetings Organizers: Government Participants: Government(s) Theme: Environment Countries: Kazakhstan Locations: Kazakhstan Open press: Yes - October 18, 2007—October 19, 2007. the first international scientific practical conference on preservation and development issues of Yagnob valley: “Ancient Sogdiana: Past, Present and Future”
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Under the direct support of Department for International Development (DFID), the conference is initiated and organized by District Development Committee of Ayni District, UNDP Ayni, UNDP CP, patronage of Russian Embassador of Russian Federation in RT and Tajik Socio-Ecological Union (TSEU).
For participation at the conference are invited government figures, leading scientists of Republic of Tajikistan and Russian Federation, Central Asia, Sweden and Germany.
Thus, we kindly ask you to disseminate the information to concerned parties, namely scientific and public agencies, NGOs (registered before 1995 or financing their activities from national sources and memberships), partnership organizations or those who are dealing with sustainable development of mountainous regions and modernization of public facilities.
Upon request, we are ready to send personal invitations to mentioned organizations or individuals on behalf of Ayni District Development Committee, Tajik socio-ecological council or UNDP CP.
Contact person: - Responsible Secretary for organization and conduction of the conference – Mezentseva Alla Ivanovna, phone: (992) 918-439432, e-mail: tajikseu@yahoo.com
More information concerning conference will be placed nearer the day on official web-site: www.yagnob.org
www.yagnob.orgType: Summit/Conferences Contact: Anvar Buzurukov and Alla Mezentseva Organizers: UNDP Participants: International Donors Theme: Environment Locations: Tajikistan Open press: Yes - September 27, 2007. Kazakhstan proposes to develop Global Energy and Ecology Strategy
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Kazakhstan proposes to develop Global Energy and Ecology Strategy within the UN, said during 62nd session of the UN General Assembly the president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. "It is worthwhile to develop Global Energy and Ecology Strategy within the UN and discuss it on the Global Summit on Sustainable Development in 2012", - said Nursultan Nazarbayev.
More information…Type: Summit/Conferences Organizers: International organizations Participants: International Organizations, Government(s) Theme: Environment Countries: Kazakhstan Locations: United States Open press: Yes
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