3rd CAREC Working Group on Climate Change Meeting

3rd CAREC Working Group on Climate Change Meeting

The CAREC Working Group on Climate Change (WGCC) has been established in 2024 to support the implementation of the Regional Action on Climate Change: a Vision for CAREC (CAREC Climate Change Vision). To support the implementation of the Vision, the WGCC with support from the CAREC Secretariat is developing a CAREC Climate Change Action Plan. […]
CAREC Gender Climate Awards 2024 

CAREC Gender Climate Awards 2024 

The CAREC Gender Climate Award 2024 aims to recognize individuals and organizations making significant contributions to gender equality in the context of climate change resilience, adaptation and mitigation within the CAREC region.  The Award aims to give visibility to those who have achieved professional success and are also eloquent advocates or have taken practical steps for climate change in local communities, national and regional settings.
Second Virtual Meeting of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Working Group on Climate Change (CAREC WGCC)

Second Virtual Meeting of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Working Group on Climate Change (CAREC WGCC)

A joint WGCC virtual meeting was held on 8 July 2024 to present the consolidated inputs from the series of consultations and discuss and agree on the next steps for the further development of the CAREC Climate Change Action Plan. Key Docuemnts Agenda | RUS Summary of the Meeting | RUS News Release Presentations Session […]
CAREC Tourism: Working Group Meeting and Capacity Building Workshop

CAREC Tourism: Working Group Meeting and Capacity Building Workshop

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program convened the concluding Tourism Working Group Meeting and Capacity Building Workshop in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 25-27 June. This event focused on assessing the progress and sustainability of outputs under the RETA 9776-REG initiative. Key discussions centered on the long-term success of the CAREC VisitSilkRoad portal, the potential […]
CAREC Senior Officials' Meeting 2024

CAREC Senior Officials' Meeting 2024
CAREC Session at ADB Annual General Meeting 2024

CAREC Session at ADB Annual General Meeting 2024

CAREC High-Level Session at the 57th ADB Annual Meeting: “Financing Greener Value Chains in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Region”  in Tbilisi on May 2024 On 2 May 2024, CAREC officials, private sector representatives, and development partners met in Tbilisi during ADB’s 57th Annual Meeting to explore policy options and regional initiatives for reducing […]
Republic of Korea Commits $2 Billion in Cofinancing with ADB

Republic of Korea Commits $2 Billion in Cofinancing with ADB

ADB and the Republic of Korea signed a Letter of Intent on 4 May 2024 to support the proposed CAREC Climate and Sustainability Project Preparatory Fund (CSPPF) at the sideline of the 57th Annual ADB Meeting.
2nd CAREC Digital Trade Forum: Advancing Digital Solutions and Deepening Regional Cooperation for Trade 

2nd CAREC Digital Trade Forum: Advancing Digital Solutions and Deepening Regional Cooperation for Trade 
6th CAREC Regional Trade Group Meeting  

6th CAREC Regional Trade Group Meeting  
2nd CAREC Digital Strategy Steering Committee Meeting

2nd CAREC Digital Strategy Steering Committee Meeting

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4th Research Conference: 4th CAREC Institute Annual Research Conference Rethinking Development Strategies: Green, Innovative, and Inclusive Development for the CAREC region

4th Research Conference: 4th CAREC Institute Annual Research Conference Rethinking Development Strategies: Green, Innovative, and Inclusive Development for the CAREC region

The CAREC Institute’s 4th Annual Research Conference, hosted at KIMEP University, concluded on 30 August 2024, marking a pivotal moment in advancing sustainable development strategies within the CAREC region. This significant event brought together over 70 prominent figures from academia, policy circles, development partners, and industry, all committed to forging pathways for green, innovative, and […]
CAREC University Startup Generator 2024 – Regional Finals

CAREC University Startup Generator 2024 – Regional Finals

On August 28, 2024, the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program hosted the Regional Finals of the CAREC University Startup Generator 2024 (USG2024), a virtual event highlighting the entrepreneurial potential of university students across the region.   Nine finalist teams from Azerbaijan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, the People’s Republic of China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan pitched […]
8th CAREC Think Tank Development Forum (CTTDF): The Climate Challenge: Thinking Beyond Borders for Collective Action

8th CAREC Think Tank Development Forum (CTTDF): The Climate Challenge: Thinking Beyond Borders for Collective Action

The Eighth CAREC Think Tank Development Forum, under the theme “The Climate Challenge: Thinking Beyond Borders for Collective Action,” kicked off today in Almaty. The forum convened over 120 participants from regional think tanks, CAREC member countries, universities, development partners, and the media, all united to tackle the escalating climate challenges through coordinated regional strategies. […]

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