Materials with tag «climate change»
ADB approves $250 million loan to support Uzbekistan’s climate resilience reforms
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $250 million loan to Uzbekistan to support its transition to a low-carbon economy, focusing on sectors such as transportation and energy, while enhancing the climate resilience of water resources and agriculture.
Deputy energy minister on creating carbon market in Uzbekistan and “green corridor” project to Europe
Uzbekistan plans to establish a legal framework for the carbon market and carbon pricing mechanisms by the end of the year, deputy energy minister said. Leaders of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are expected to sign an agreement on “green corridor” to Europe at COP29 this week.
Climate council to be set up under President of Uzbekistan
The Climate council will be set up under the president of Uzbekistan. It will be the highest consultative body under the president on issues of mitigation and adaptation to climate change.
Persons with disabilities are more vulnerable to the consequences of climate change in Uzbekistan, says a World Bank study
During natural disasters, persons with disabilities are most at risk because emergency alerts and evacuation routes may not be accessible to them. The World Bank conducted a study in Uzbekistan on this topic and shared recommendations on the needs of people with disabilities.
Uzbekistan to participate in COP28 in Dubai
A delegation from Uzbekistan will take part in the UN Climate Change Conference, where it will present initiatives to combat climate change at the national, regional and global levels. The forum will be held on December 1−2 in Dubai within the framework of COP28.
Aziz Abduhakimov says Uzbekistan’s environmental situation is “very difficult”
From establishing a new ministry to degrading environmental situation in Uzbekistan. The minister Mr. Aziz Abduhakimov in an interview with Gazeta.uz spoke about environmental problems and ways out stipulated by presidential decree.
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