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New Initiative on Key Herpetological Areas (KHA) launched at CITES COP20

On 26 November, a group of conservationist from Uzbekistan launched a new global conservation initiative: Key Herpetological Areas (KHA), aiming to…

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Join the Venice Agreement Online Gathering on December 2

The global community working to protect peatlands will meet on December 2 for the yearly Venice Agreement on Peatlands Online Gathering. This edition…

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Uzbekistan launches its first National Ramsar Strategy at CITES COP20

High-level side event highlights strong international commitment to wetland conservation

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WETBEINGS: Sound piece on the Aukštumala bog celebrates its radio premiere

Colaboradio is broadcasting where the eyes of water talk live on 88.4 FM in Berlin, 90.7 FM in Potsdam, on DAB+ channels 12D and 7D in…

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Partners gathered at the official COP30 side event to build momentum for the Peatland Breakthrough and present the Science-Based Framework for Global Peatland Targets and strengthen collaboration for transformative peatland action. The event also marked the formal opening of the Peatland Breakthrough’s endorsement process, inviting both governments and non-state actors to join the global effort and align their actions with the new targets and principles. ©Bianca Otero

Peatland Breakthrough Unveils Global Targets at COP30 as Germany Joins as Champion Country

Across two high-level COP30 official side events in Belém, the Peatland Breakthrough took a major step forward by launching its Science-Based…

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Round Table on transboundary cooperation in Zarafshan Valley

From 13-14 November, representatives from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan as well as international organizations convened in Panjakent (Tajikistan) for a…

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Working Together to Protect the Sudochye Lake System

At the end of October, a consultation meeting was held in Nukus, the capital of the Republic of Karakalpakstan in northwestern Uzbekistan, to develop…

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Strong Skills for Strong Wetland Protection

From 28 to 29 October, a training workshop for Ramsar Convention focal points in the field of Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA)

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Workshop in Belize Photo: C. Malpica / Michael Succow Stiftung

Workshop in Belize Advances Peatland Mapping and Climate Planning

A recent workshop in Belize brought together government agencies, NGOs, and research institutions to validate ongoing peatland mapping efforts led by…

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Second Meeting of the Regional Committee for the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Cold Winter Deserts of Turan” in Ashgabat

From 17-18 October 2025, the 2nd Meeting of the Regional Committee for the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cold Winter Deserts of Turan took place in…

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