ecology
We cannot prevent dust storms; therefore, it is necessary to find and implement adaptation methods to reduce the impact of dust storms, says CABAR.asia expert Muazama Burkhanova. (more…)
Turning a desert into a forest: Otabek Nuriddinov and his struggle for the green Uzbekistan
A story about Otabek Nuriddinov, an enthusiast who plants forest in Uzebkistan’s drylands.
The story of Ruzigul Safarova, the only female head of a regional environmental department. She worked for 35 years protecting nature and was recently fired.
On 10 June, a Women and Water Forum was held in Dushanbe, bringing together dignitaries from 27 countries to share experiences and make recommendations aimed at strengthening the role of women in water issues.
Experts monitoring the Central Asian car market remember 2023 as the year of the electric vehicle boom. Authorities encouraging the import of electric cars emphasize that this type of transport will improve the environmental situation. However, can electric cars be called unconditionally clean transport from an environmental standpoint? (more…)
According to Tajik ornithologists, climate change poses a serious threat to the population of birds and other animals. The migratory bird population is declining especially rapidly.
In Dushanbe, the International Pre-Conference Forum “Women and Water” was held on 10 June at the “Kokhi Navruz” palace. It became an important platform for discussing the role of women and ensuring gender equality in water resources management. (more…)
In southern Tajikistan, locusts have attacked mountain pastures. The farmers fear that insects will soon descend into the valleys and destroy their crops. The experts believe it is necessary to kill the locusts using biopesticides. (more…)
Ecoactivists upholding their ideas sometimes counter the society, state and business. How should eco community protect its interests in an eco-friendly way? Let’s figure it out based on a conflict that happened in Almaty because of a 7-metre-high balloon cat. (more…)
Over the past 10 years in Tajikistan, the amount of harmful emissions has almost doubled. Transport is the main source of pollution. The experts believe it is necessary to develop a ‘green’ public transportation system. (more…)