Environment & Climate

Turkmenistan urges support for Ashgabat Climate Dialogue initiative

BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 17. Turkmenistan has called on interested countries and international partners to support its initiative to establish the Ashgabat Climate Dialogue, a multilateral platform for cooperation on climate change and environmental protection. The call was reflected in a press release from the Turkmen government's press service, citing President Serdar Berdimuhamedov's speech at the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku.

TrendOctober 18, 2026, 19:41

Environment & Climate

Ashgabat proposes regional centre to combat desertification for Central Asia

Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov proposed the creation of a Regional Centre to Combat Desertification for the countries of Central Asia in a speech at the Leaders' Summit of the UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, on 16 October.

Turkmenistan TodayOctober 18, 2026, 14:01

Energy

Uzbekistan's green energy output reaches 9.1 billion kWh

Uzbekistan produced 9.1 billion kWh of green energy in January–August 2026. Over the past four years, the development of this sector has helped save more than 6.5 billion cubic metres of natural gas and prevent the release of over 14.5 million tonnes of harmful gases into the atmosphere.

UzDailyOctober 18, 2026, 11:20

Science

Bashkortostan's GeoVyzov Championship Nominated for National Award

The international geological championship GeoVyzov, held in Bashkortostan, has been nominated for the national Crystal Compass award. The project passed the qualifying selection and is competing to win in the Public Recognition category.

BashinformOctober 18, 2026, 04:19

Environment & Climate

COP17: Kyrgyzstan suggests $10M fund to protect Issyk-Kul

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov has proposed a special trust fund to protect Lake Issyk-Kul, pledging an initial 10 million US dollars from the state budget. As reported by the Kabar news agency, he called on international donors and financial institutions to support the initiative.

KazinformOctober 18, 2026, 00:12

Environment & Climate

Kazakhstan to launch new projects under Taza Qazaqstan Initiative

Kazakhstan is developing new projects to advance the nationwide Taza Qazaqstan initiative, Qazinform News Agency reports. Vice President Erlan Karin announced the plans on his social media accounts.

KazinformOctober 17, 2026, 19:01

Diplomacy

Kyrgyz President Japarov Returns to Bishkek After Official Armenia Visit

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has concluded his official visit to Armenia, held from 15 to 17 October, and returned to Bishkek on 17 October.

KabarOctober 17, 2026, 16:43

Diplomacy

Japarov Invites Pashinyan to Bishkek Mountain Summit

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov held expanded-format talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan on October 17, according to the Kabar news agency. The two sides discussed cooperation on environmental protection and the preservation of mountain ecosystems.

KabarOctober 17, 2026, 11:04

Environment & Climate

Tokayev urges five Caspian states to unite to save Caspian seals

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told the COP17 Leaders' Summit on biodiversity about his country's efforts to restore rare species.

TengrinewsOctober 17, 2026, 08:54

Environment & Climate

Tokayev proposes regional biodiversity convention office in Almaty

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed a regional office of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Almaty. Speaking at the COP17 Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity Conservation in Yerevan, he said the office could support Central Asian countries in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

TrendOctober 17, 2026, 08:22

Energy

Bishkek plans energy-efficiency and district heating cooperation with Japan's Nagoya

Bishkek and the Japanese city of Nagoya plan to cooperate on reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency in urban infrastructure. The next step will be preparing a memorandum under a two-year partnership program, the city hall said.

Economist.kgOctober 17, 2026, 07:08

Environment & Climate

Water, AI and biodiversity: Tokayev outlines priority areas of regional cooperation

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for the wide use of technological progress to preserve biodiversity, according to Tengrinews, which cited the press service of the Akorda presidential administration. He spoke at the COP17 leaders' summit on biodiversity conservation held in the Armenian capital.

TengrinewsOctober 17, 2026, 06:12

Environment & Climate

Tokayev calls for ecology to be placed above political disagreements

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke at the COP17 leaders' summit on biodiversity conservation. He said healthy ecosystems play a key role in food production, the protection of water resources and the livelihoods of millions of people, and called for an environmental agenda that overcomes political differences.

Kapital.kzOctober 17, 2026, 05:08

Environment & Climate

Kazakhstan establishing National Genetic Biodiversity Bank

At the COP17 Leaders' Summit on Biodiversity in Yerevan, Armenia, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced Kazakhstan's initiative to establish an International Fund for the Protection of Rare Species and Biodiversity and urged foreign partners to join it. He said the initiative is complemented by the National Biodiversity 10-year program, and that the National Bank of Genetic Biodiversity is being launched.

KazinformOctober 17, 2026, 05:00

Diplomacy

Serdar Berdimuhamedow attends UN Biodiversity Leaders Summit in Yerevan

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow attended the Leaders Summit held in Yerevan, Armenia, within the framework of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity conference (COP17). After a working visit to Azerbaijan on 15 October, the president flew from Baku to Armenia and landed at Yerevan's international airport. He was welcomed there by Armenian officials and members of the Turkmen delegation.

TDHOctober 17, 2026, 00:16

Environment & Climate

Tokayev urges coordinated efforts to protect nature

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev presented the country's results in conserving rare animal species at the COP17 summit in Yerevan. The efforts focus on restoring populations of the saiga antelope, the Turanian tiger and other species.

Khabar 24October 16, 2026, 20:13

Energy

Azerbaijan's $2.6 billion energy expansion sets up an 8 GW green power goal

Azerbaijan is moving into a new stage of energy development, combining its established role as an oil and natural gas supplier with an ambitious renewable energy programme. The country plans to complete 11 power plants with about 2 gigawatts (GW) of combined capacity by the end of 2027, supported by an estimated $2.6 billion in investment.

AzernewsOctober 16, 2026, 19:57

Diplomacy

Japarov discusses expanding cooperation with UNESCO Director-General

President Sadyr Japarov met UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany in Yerevan on 16 October, on the sidelines of the Leaders' Summit within the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The sides discussed cooperation in education, science, culture, youth policy and digital technologies, as well as the preservation of historical and natural heritage. Japarov stressed the importance of Kyrgyzstan's cooperation with UNESCO and noted that the country was elected to UNESCO's Executive Board for 2025–2029.

KabarOctober 16, 2026, 19:25

Environment & Climate

Tokayev holds meetings on sidelines of COP17 summit in Yerevan

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of meetings on the sidelines of the Biodiversity Summit held in Yerevan as part of COP17, according to Tengrinews, which cited the Akorda presidential press service.

TengrinewsOctober 16, 2026, 14:58

Environment & Climate

Sadyr Japarov proposes trust fund to protect Issyk-Kul

President Sadyr Japarov has proposed creating a special trust fund to preserve Issyk-Kul, a large lake in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is ready to be the first to contribute $10 million from the state budget to the fund.

Vesti.kgOctober 16, 2026, 14:49

Environment & Climate

Tokayev warns Caspian Sea could face Aral-style disaster at UN summit

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev warned at a UN summit that the Caspian Sea could face a disaster similar to the Aral Sea tragedy if countries in the region fail to take measures to protect it. Citing Akorda, the presidential press service, he called on the five Caspian states to join forces to preserve the sea's ecosystem.

KursivOctober 16, 2026, 14:41

Environment & Climate

Japarov: Protecting nature is a responsibility toward future generations

President Sadyr Japarov spoke on 16 October 2026 at the Leaders' Summit held within the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, taking place in Yerevan, Armenia.

KabarOctober 16, 2026, 13:45

Energy

Tokayev outlines Caspian priorities on oil, water and ecology

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Kazakhstan has shared a plan with Azerbaijan to increase the volume of Kazakh oil transported via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline. He made the remarks in a speech at the 7th summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, which he travelled to on 14 October. Tokayev said the Caspian Sea region is of special importance not only to its own region but to global energy security.

TengrinewsOctober 16, 2026, 11:36

Environment & Climate

Bashkir Nature Reserve to Receive Federal Subsidy

The Bashkir State Nature Reserve in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, is set to receive a federal subsidy. According to Bashinform, a Russian government order sets the total amount allocated to protected areas at 65.412 million rubles. The funds are intended for purchasing robotic equipment, additional equipment for unmanned aviation systems, and training operators of unmanned aviation systems.

BashinformOctober 16, 2026, 11:11

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Turkmenistan urges support for Ashgabat Climate Dialogue initiative

Ashgabat proposes regional centre to combat desertification for Central Asia

Uzbekistan's green energy output reaches 9.1 billion kWh

Bashkortostan's GeoVyzov Championship Nominated for National Award

COP17: Kyrgyzstan suggests $10M fund to protect Issyk-Kul

Kazakhstan to launch new projects under Taza Qazaqstan Initiative

Kyrgyz President Japarov Returns to Bishkek After Official Armenia Visit

Japarov Invites Pashinyan to Bishkek Mountain Summit

Tokayev urges five Caspian states to unite to save Caspian seals

Tokayev proposes regional biodiversity convention office in Almaty

Bishkek plans energy-efficiency and district heating cooperation with Japan's Nagoya

Water, AI and biodiversity: Tokayev outlines priority areas of regional cooperation

Tokayev calls for ecology to be placed above political disagreements

Kazakhstan establishing National Genetic Biodiversity Bank

Serdar Berdimuhamedow attends UN Biodiversity Leaders Summit in Yerevan

Tokayev urges coordinated efforts to protect nature

Azerbaijan's $2.6 billion energy expansion sets up an 8 GW green power goal

Japarov discusses expanding cooperation with UNESCO Director-General

Tokayev holds meetings on sidelines of COP17 summit in Yerevan

Sadyr Japarov proposes trust fund to protect Issyk-Kul

Tokayev warns Caspian Sea could face Aral-style disaster at UN summit

Japarov: Protecting nature is a responsibility toward future generations

Tokayev outlines Caspian priorities on oil, water and ecology

Bashkir Nature Reserve to Receive Federal Subsidy