In 2022, 83% of new energy capacity came from alternative sources. Their total capacity increased by 9.6% or 295 gigawatts. Most of this increase came from solar energy (192 gigawatts) and wind energy (75 gigawatts).

A regional dialogue on cross-border nature protection in Central Asia is taking place in Tashkent. The event is attended by representatives of the state environmental agencies of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, as well as international organizations.

Azerbaijan has adopted the state standard for ecological types of vehicles AZS 636:2023 "Road vehicles. Ecological classes," Trend reports, referring to the Azerbaijan Institute of Standardization (AZSTAND).

A meeting of the Expert Group representing the Caspian countries was held in Baku to study the causes of changes in the level of the Caspian Sea, prepare level scenarios and adaptation measures.

Berlin glaze is the basis of microscopic robots that will purify water from plastic particles. “Nanocleaners” were created by scientists from South Korea.

The climate and eco-festival entitled "Let's Save the Earth together" was held on Sunday, October 15, on the territory of the joint Turkmen-Turkish school in Ashgabat.

The search for alternative, energy-efficient heating and cooling technologies that do not run on fossil fuels has intensified. Imitating the desert-dwelling chameleon, Chinese scientists have developed an energy-efficient and cost-effective coating for homes.

A Regional Waste Management Center will open in the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, the National News Agency of the Republic “Khovar” reports, citing the Committee for Environmental Protection.

Integrated water resources management, adaptation measures in health and education, as well as fruitful intersectoral cooperation were discussed by participants of a three-day workshop in Ashgabat on raising awareness of decision makers regarding adaptation to climate change.

For the first time in history, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) will be held on the territory of a CIS member country. The Uzbek city of Samarkand will host the 14th meeting of the Conference from February 12 to 17, 2024, the press service of the government of Uzbekistan reported.