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Proceedings Published: Human-Wildlife Conflict in Central Asia

The Proceedings “Human-Wildlife Conflict in Central Asia” have been published, bringing together 18 scientific analyses and practical case studies…

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Three Alazani Rivers Biosphere Reserve Project Concludes with Landmark Achievements in Georgia

A major initiative to strengthen the governance and sustainable development of one of Georgia’s first biosphere reserves has reached its successful…

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Jens Wunderlich got medal “Defender of Nature” of Government of Uzbekistan

Jens Wunderlich, Head of the Department Protected Areas & Biosphere in Succow Foundation, was awarded with the medal “Defender of Nature” (Tabiat…

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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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