ecology
The construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP) in Uzbekistan is surrounded by lively discussions and concerns among experts and scientists who see significant risks in the project’s implementation.
Residents of Maraldy village in the East Kazakhstan region continue to protest the ‘VSAM Production’ company, which is mining gold in the area. People fear harmful consequences for the environment. VSAM Production, in turn, claims that they crossed the path of artisanal ‘shadow’ miners. (more…)
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…)