From the Aral Sea to green energy: Tashkent will develop solutions for the region's climate future.
On August 14, the Central Asian Climate Change Dialogue, titled "Science, Innovation, and Cooperation for a Climate-Resilient Central Asia," was held at Green University in Tashkent. One of the key events was a presentation by Nobel Prize laureate and professor at Wageningen University and the Netherlands Research Centre, Rik Leemans, on the development of climate scenarios and their application. The event was attended by government officials, […]
From the Aral Sea to Renewable Energy: Tashkent to Become a Hub for Developing Climate Solutions for the Region
On August 14, the Central Asian Dialogue on Climate Change was held at Green University in Tashkent. The theme was "Science, Innovation, and Cooperation for a Climate-Resilient Central Asia."
The highlight of the event was a presentation by Nobel Prize laureate and professor at Wageningen University and the Netherlands Research Centre, Rik Leemans, who presented a report on the development and application of climate scenarios.
Representatives of government agencies, international organizations, the scientific community, and experts from Central Asian countries participated in the event.
Aziz Abdukhakimov, Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan on Environmental Issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, emphasized that climate change is one of the most serious challenges facing Central Asia. Its consequences affect water resources, the agricultural sector, energy, ecosystems, and the well-being of the population.
According to him, the region needs to move from disparate initiatives to coordinated scientific programs. Proposed measures include the creation of a network of experimental laboratories for climate change adaptation, the launch of the "100 Climate-Resilient Solutions for Central Asia" program, the establishment of scholarships for climate research, and the creation of a regional climate data hub.
Particular attention was paid to water security, the restoration of Aral Sea ecosystems, climate risks for agriculture and energy, and the development of a green and circular economy.
During the event, memoranda of understanding were signed with international partners, and the launch of the Central Asian Climate Leadership Program was announced. It aims to train young specialists and engage them in addressing the region's climate challenges.
Dialogue participants emphasized the need to combine scientific knowledge, government decisions, and practical measures to increase Central Asia's resilience to the impacts of climate change.