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The adverse impacts of climate change are worsening each year, and the window for action is rapidly closing. In the current economic system, the negative effects of climate change lead to exacerbating poverty, and widening inequality, particularly in regions that are more vulnerable to climate shocks and economic shifts, according to researchers Iskandar Sangini and Aya Timurova. ➡ https://lnkd.in/eb2jXrwU #IWPR #CABARasia

⭐ Open for applications ⭐ The Alexandros Petersen hashtag#Scholarship is designed to provide the best and brightest students resident in Afghanistan, Central Asia, or the South Caucasus with the opportunity to embark on the Conflict, Security and Development MA in the Department of War Studies without the worry of financial constraint. Successful applicants will receive a full tuition fee waiver, a monthly stipend, and a £2,000 travel bursary. Apply before 10 January 2025 ➡️ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efQngmpG

Dear friends, As we welcome 2025, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for being part of our journey. This past year has shown the power of collaboration and the impact of meaningful projects. Together, we’ve built insights and advanced dialogue that truly matter. In the year ahead, we wish you inspiration, resilience, and success in all your endeavors. May your projects bring transformative ideas to life and contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. Here’s to a year of progress, shared purpose, and new milestones! With best regards, The CABAR.asia Team ✨

Experts from Kazakhstan believe that the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria will not yet affect the Central Asian countries. They consider the ‘sleeper cells’ of destructive movements within the country to be far more dangerous. ➡ https://lnkd.in/d7SAZGaY #IWPR #CABARasia

In Kyrgyzstan, according to the scientific data, there are about 400 species of birds. Over 50 of them are listed on the Red List and this number can increase. Climate change, poaching, and wildlife impact aggravate the environment favourable to the existence of the bird kind. ➡ https://lnkd.in/eykVgt39 #IWPR #CABARasia

The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) Central Asia office announces an open call for experts, researchers, and analysts to develop policy briefs and white papers under the project “Civil Society for Kazakhstan (CS4K),” funded by the European Union, on the topic:“Enhancing Legal Protection and Sign Language Training Integration into Government Agencies’ Work.” ➡ https://lnkd.in/dfUbwCs9 #IWPR #CABARasia

Approaches to the promotion of human rights in the field of freedom of religion in Kazakhstan by international legal institutions require in-depth study and a more flexible approach. Successfully building of a new format of dialogue is possible only if the existing realities are taken into account. ➡ https://lnkd.in/d-bGtewU #IWPR #CABARasia

Environmental activists and residents of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, are concerned about the ongoing felling of trees. Recently, despite measures taken by the government, these problems have worsened, threatening the city’s ecosystem. ➡ https://lnkd.in/ejgpSNGj #IWPR #CABARasia

In a CABAR.asia interview, Ms Sukhjargalmaa Dugersuren, Head of the National Gender Experts’ Group at the National Committee on Gender Equality of Mongolia, shared important observations about the social and economic situation in Mongolia, the role of women in society and culture, and the challenges they face amid global climate change. Carec Innovation Network ➡ https://lnkd.in/efYPawC2 #IWPR #CABARasia

IWPR and the PF «Wings of Liberty» concluded the “Kazakhstan Uncensored” project and summarized the results of two years of work. ➡ https://lnkd.in/ddB9SMQf #IWPR #CABARasia