One of the largest textile enterprises of Uzbekistan, Global Textile Infinity, has been operating in the Fergana region of Uzbekistan since 2018. A leading Uzbek textile company employs 2,000 people and produces cotton yarn and knitted fabric of the highest quality. The company uses Swiss Rieter Machine works equipment, as well as its own quality […]
Kazakhstan’s Renewable Energy: A Win-Win for the Economy and the Environment
Against the background of global trends in decarbonization and reduction of the carbon footprint, renewable energy sources (RES) are actively developing in Kazakhstan. In 2013, the Decree of the Head of State approved the Concept for the transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan to a “green economy”. It lays the foundations for deep systemic transformations […]
Turkmenistan paves the way for joining the Global Methane Pledge
During the Cabinet meeting on Saturday, 10 June, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the Roadmap for 2023-2024 for the development of international cooperation aimed at exploring Turkmenistan’s accession to the Global Methane Pledge and the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement at the national level. The document was presented by DPM, Foreign Minister Meredov. The draft […]
EBRD investments in Uzbekistan reached USD 900 million in 2022
“In 2022 the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested almost US$ 900 million (€839 million) in 26 projects in Uzbekistan, making it the leading recipient of its funding in Central Asia for the third year running. Investments were made in sectors ranging from renewable energy to banking,” says a presser by EBRD issued […]
Tajikistan prepares to spend USD 2 billion on ‘Green Economy’
nCa Report Tajikistan has joined the race to go green. The ministry of economic development and trade of Tajikistan introduced the ‘Strategy for the Development of the Green Economy for 2023-2037’ at a forum in Dushanbe on 6 December 2022. According to the Tajik and other media reports, there the plans to invest Somoni 21.5 […]
Uzbekistan to transition to ‘Green Economy’ by 2030
nCa Report President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan signed a decree on 2 December 2022, setting the roadmap toward Green Economy by 2030. It is an ambitious plan. Here are the main points: The specific greenhouse gas emissions per unit of gross domestic product will be reduced by 35% against the level of 2010. The production […]
Now is the time to speed up the transition to cleaner energy sources
John Hamilton, Chargé d’Affaires, British Embassy in Turkmenistan We are at a critical moment for the future of our planet. Temperatures are rising, storms are raging and crops are failing across the world. Thus, accelerating the global energy sector’s shift from oil, natural gas and coal production and consumption to renewable energy sources like wind […]
Can Uzbekistan adapt to the consequences of global climate change?
“Global climate change is one of the most serious challenges of our times. It is also becoming a significant obstacle to sustainable development”, – said Marat Aitov, Head of department of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan in an analytical note “Can Uzbekistan adapt to the consequences of global […]
The EU approach to green recovery after Covid-19 – focus on Turkmenistan
Diego RUIZ ALONSO, Ambassador and Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Turkmenistan As the world grapples with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, and starts to gradually prepare for dealing with its longer-term impacts, governments and societies should take moment to reflect on what we can learn from this crisis and use […]