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Adapting to Climate Change: Examples from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

This publication provides a detailed overview of the state of land and water resources in the light of climate change. Practical recommendations are given and proven technologies are proposed that contribute to the preservation and augmentation of natural capital - land, water, energy.

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Pravda Vostoka according to the results of PMGEF's information project in Khorezm region

Farmer Karimboy Sobirov's day begins with a walk through the autumn wheat fields. The wide field turns green to the horizon. And though it is not the first year, he reaps a bountiful harvest and rejoices with all his heart, looking straight at the ears. Innovative agricultural technologies have helped to achieve this result.

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In the remote village of Arabbandi

In the remote Chirakchin district of Kashkadarya region, there is a village with an unusual and interesting name - "Arabbandiya". The name of the region itself is also very symbolic. The word lamp is derived from the word sheet, which means lamp or lantern.

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Pistachio - the ambrosia, or how a common person can grow it

According to Muslim legend, the pistachio nut was brought to Earth by Adam, along with other food. Nebuchadnezzar, the king of ancient Babylon, ordered to plant pistachio trees in his legendary Hanging Gardens.

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Where pistachio could grow? Here is a map

We talk a lot about the expansion of pistachio in Uzbekistan. We have several projects on expansion of pistachio. One of the recent – is creation of “point of growth” for Fergana valley.

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Drip irrigation a Necessity in Uzbekistan

The inefficient use of water resources is one of the main factors that limit the sustainable development of irrigated agriculture in Uzbekistan.

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Channel bottom insulation technology to conserve water and energy

Water is life. Water is the fate of many people living in this area. And therefore it is necessary to implement any measures to save water.

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Innovations for the region

Modern technologies of soil salinization, saving valuable water for agriculture, innovations for farmers - all this was seen by the participants of the environmental mediation in Khorezm region.

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We protect and defend!

For the third year in a row, the 1st comprehensive school in Toy-Tepa, Tashkent region, is holding a holiday event dedicated to the protection of our planet. The 2012-2013 academic year has been declared the Year of Ecology.

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