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01.04.2024 - The Center held the first meeting of the interdepartmental working group within the framework of the FAO project “Institutionalization damage and loss assessment methodology for agriculture sector in the Republic of Kazakhstan”

01.04.2024 - Final workshop on the implementation of the UNDP project on reducing risks and vulnerability from glacial lake outburst (GLOF) and mudflows in Kyrgyzstan

15.03.2024 - The Center presented recommendations for harmonizing the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on child protection issues in a humanitarian context

11.03.2024 - The Fourth meeting of the Coordination Council for the World Bank program “Strengthening financial sustainability and accelerating disaster risk reduction in Central Asia” was held

11.03.2024 - The Center took part in the Third regional seminar on the exchange of experience within the framework of the UNESCO project “Reducing the vulnerability of the population in the Central Asian region from outburst of glacial lakes under climate change”

11.03.2024 - Working meeting with representatives of WFP UN and CAREC

02.03.2024 - The Center took part in the International Conference “Civil Defense for the Guard of Peace and Security”

02.03.2024 - The Center took part in the Regional Workshop on the implementation of the project “Modernization of hydrometeorological services in Central Asia”

01.03.2024 - Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Defence Organization on the occasion of World Civil Defence Day

26.02.2024 - The Center took part in the Second meeting of the Steering Committee of the Regional Program “Climate Risk Management in Central Asia”

21.02.2024 - A workshop on modeling and assessment of the outburst hazard of high-mountain lakes was organized and conducted by the Center

15.02.2024 - GIZ provides assistance in strengthening the technical capacity of the Center

06.02.2024 - The Center took part in a working trip to Japan regarding disaster management

24.01.2024 - Senators of Kazakhstan accepted the Center’s proposals

19.01.2024 - The Center strengthens cooperation with GIZ

11.12.2023 - The Center took part in a working visit to Germany within the framework of the GIZ project “Climate Risk Management in Central Asia”

11.12.2023 - The Center took part in the Eighth Meeting of the Regional Expert Group of the Asian and Pacific Centre for the Development of Disaster Information Management

09.12.2023 - According to the invitation of the Senate of the Parliament of Kazakhstan the Center’s Director spoke at parliamentary hearing on improving the civil protection system of Kazakhstan

08.12.2023 - Kazselezaschita of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan expressed gratitude to the Center for cooperation

08.12.2023 - The Regional Consultation Workshop on Disaster Law and the Central Asia Regulation on the Regional Emergency Response Coordination Mechanism was held

24.11.2023 - The Center hosted a scientific and practical conference “Mudflow safety - 50 years of Kazselezashchita’s activities: state and prospects”

21.11.2023 - Meeting with students of the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi

20.11.2023 - Chairman of the CoES of Tajikistan appreciated the efforts of the Forum Secretariat

14.11.2023 - A visit to the Center made by the Minister for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan

11.11.2023 - The outcomes of the regular Regional Forum-Meeting of the Heads of Emergency Authorities of the Central Asia countries

10.11.2023 - The Center hosted a number of significant events within the Regional Forum-Meeting of the Heads of Emergency Authorities of Central Asian countries

04.11.2023 - A seminar on increasing urban sustainability was held at the Center’s site

24.10.2023 - The Center took part in the Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction 2023

20.10.2023 - A meeting of the Regional Working Groups took place within the framework of the European Union project on preparedness and response to health threats during mass events in Central Asia (PRECA-87)

13.10.2023 - Congratulations on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

04.10.2023 - A meeting of the Working Group (experts) of the Regional Forum-Meeting of the Heads of the Emergency Authorities of Central Asian countries was held

30.09.2023 - The Center was visited by the Chairman of the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan

30.09.2023 - The Center strengthens cooperation with the European Commission’s General Directorate for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

29.09.2023 - The Center took part in the final seminar on the results of the Regional Study «On resilient and low carbon cities of Central Asia»

22.09.2023 - The Center took part in the Second High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change and Resilience in the Central Asia Region

20.09.2023 - The Center and GIZ carried out a field trip to the upper reaches of the Ulken River basin in Almaty

18.09.2023 - The Center took part in the opening of the International rescue all-around competition “Kazkutkaru-2023”

14.09.2023 - Republican command-staff exercise “Zher 2023”: The Center demonstrated sanitary kits for the affected population

06.09.2023 - The Center hosted the first meeting of the Technical Working Group on the creation of Regional Early Warning and Mutual Information System for disaster threats and occurrence

29.08.2023 - The Center develops cooperation with the ASEAN region

28.08.2023 - An interim workshop on the implementation of the UNDP project on reducing risks and vulnerability from glacial lake outburst (GLOF) and mudflows in Kyrgyzstan was conducted by the Center

01.08.2023 - A working meeting was held between the management of the Center and Kazaviaspas JSC on the development of unmanned aviation for emergency situations

21.07.2023 - Regional Lessons Learnt Workshop held on the results of the USAID disaster preparedness project implementation

30.06.2023 - A training seminar was held for employees of the UKS MES RK on the use of the web portal "GIS Platform for Emergency Situations"

23.06.2023 - The Center took part in a workshop on loss and damage within the Santiago network

21.06.2023 - Increased stakeholder capacity on access to water, sanitation and hygiene in emergency situations

19.06.2023 - The Center strengthens cooperation with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society

17.06.2023 - Officers of the MES of Republic of Kazakhstan and the MES of Kyrgyz Republic improved their capacity in the use of GIS technologies and mapping in emergencies

14.06.2023 - The Center took part in the Kick-off meeting of the Steering Committee of the Regional Program "Climate Risk Management in Central Asia"

10.06.2023 - Officers of the MES of Republic of Uzbekistan improved their capacity in the use of GIS technologies and mapping in emergencies

08.06.2023 - The leadership of the Center took part in the reception, dedicated to the visit of the Secretary General of OSCE Mrs. Schmid

01.06.2023 - The Center starts the implementation of the GIZ regional project “Climate risk management in Central Asia”

31.05.2023 - The Center strengthens cooperation with JICA

31.05.2023 - Capacity building of the non-governmental sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan for disaster response preparedness , taking into account the core commitments to children

26.05.2023 - Training for the officers of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan on the training procedure at the Online school of unmanned aviation conducted

25.05.2023 - The delegation of the Center took part in the Regional Seminar on Strengthening Cooperation in Disaster Management at the National and Subregional Levels

24.05.2023 - The Secretary General of the International Civil Defence Organization Ms. Mariatou YAP expressed her gratitude to the Center for cooperation

22.05.2023 - The advanced training for cynological services of the Central Asian countries completed

18.05.2023 - Advanced training on the use of UAVs for emergency tasks completed

18.05.2023 - The Center held a training on preparedness to response to emergency situations taking into account the commitment to children

18.05.2023 - Trainings with cynological crews and drone operators for teams from Central Asian countries have been launched

30.04.2023 - The Center continues to participate in the commission survey of landslide-prone areas of the central and eastern parts of the Ile Alatau ridge

28.04.2023 - OSCE supports strengthening the technical capacity of the CESDRR

24.04.2023 - The Center was visited by the First Deputy Minister of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China

13.04.2023 - The Center is launching a project to strengthen the capacity of emergency response services in Central Asia

10.04.2023 - The Center launched a project to create a digital safety passport of Kazakhstan and interactive maps

10.04.2023 - Kazakhstan initiates increasing the number of states parties to the Center

03.04.2023 - The Center took part in a commission survey of landslide-prone areas in the central part of the Ile Alatau ridge

27.03.2023 - The Center held the final training on the presentation of the developed drough raigning system based on drough monitoring and forecasting

14.03.2023 - The 2nd training for monitoring, forecasting, mitigation and response skills to droughts in the Republic of Kazakhstan at the national and local levels was held by the Center

06.03.2023 - A training on the development and use of drough response plans in the Republic of Kazakhstan at the national and local levels is conducted by the Center

27.02.2023 - MES of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides support to the Center in conducting trainings to discuss measures to reduce the impacts of droughts, strengthen preparedness and response to droughts at the national and local levels

17.02.2023 - The Center's efforts to increase the capacity of emergency response services are yielding results

17.02.2023 - Final meeting of the EU/UNDRR project on “Strengthening Disaster Resilience and Accelerating Implementation of Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in Central Asia”

15.02.2023 - The Center participated in the meeting of the Minister for Emergencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the Head of the regional UNDRR office for Europe and CA

10.02.2023 - The management of the Center has made a mournful visit to the Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in Almaty

07.02.2023 - The Center is working to improve drought response systems based on drought monitoring and forecasting as part of the UNDP project in the Republic of Kazakhstan

06.02.2023 - The Center has trained community nurses in Turkestan region

27.01.2023 - The Center implements a component of the UNICEF project “Readiness of families under patronage supervision for emergencies”

19.01.2023 - The plan for comprehensive protection of population and territories of the Kyrgyz Republic from emergency situations for 2023-2026, developed by the CESDRR experts, is approved by the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic no. 1 dat

13.01.2023 - The Center acquired the status of an affiliated member of the International Civil Defense Organization

28.12.2022 - CESDRR has started the implementation of measures to strengthen the capacity of state bodies of Kazakhstan on the core commitments for children in emergencies

27.12.2022 - The Twelfth meeting of the Council of the Center

12.12.2022 - Local governments of Central Asia meet at a regional meeting on urban resilience within MCR 2030

05.12.2022 - The Center has studied the advanced practices in disaster data collection and damage and loss estimation

05.12.2022 - The Center plans to strengthen cooperation with the UNECE to reduce the risk of industrial accidents in Central Asia

05.12.2022 - Central Asian countries highlighted the importance of strengthening measures on climate risks

04.12.2022 - The Center cooperates with the Red Crescent of Kazakhstan in the field of international law in emergency situations

02.12.2022 - Brusseles: The Center has presented its achievements in building disaster and climate change resilience

17.11.2022 - Visit of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies delegation

17.11.2022 - Training for employees of the DES of regions on the methodology for assessing mudflow hazard in the Republic of Kazakhstan

14.11.2022 - Scientists and experts discussed and shared best practices in cryosphere and reducing the vulnerability of the population in Central Asia to glacial lake outbursts under climatic and cryospheric conditions

08.11.2022 - Training was conducted for employees of the Department of Emergency Situations in Astana on the use of UAVs for emergency tasks

31.10.2022 - The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan visited the Center

14.10.2022 - Results of the Regional Forum-Meeting of the Heads of Emergency Authorities of Central Asian countries

10.10.2022 - Experts of Emergency Authorities of Central Asian countries discussed and agreed on measures for the further development and strengthening cooperation in DRR and enhancing preparedness for responding to emergency situations for 2023-2024

05.10.2022 - An extended meeting of the Regional Scientific and Technical Council for Emergency Situations was held

05.10.2022 - The Regional Training on implementation on the Sendai Framework monitoring for the representatives of Central Asian countries held

26.09.2022 - The next Regional Forum-Meeting of the Heads of Emergency Authorities of Central Asian countries is planned to be held for discussion and making coordinated decisions on the further strengthening regional cooperation in disaster risk reduction

21.09.2022 - Visit of the delegation of UNDP in Kazakhstan

21.09.2022 - The Center strengthens cooperation with OSCE

19.09.2022 - Advanced training for canine services of Central Asian countries completed

15.09.2022 - Strengthening cooperation with the Asian Disaster Reduction Center

09.09.2022 - Improving preparedness for public health emergencies

07.09.2022 - The Center has launched a project to strengthen the capacity of the canine services of the emergency authorities of Central Asian countries

03.09.2022 - Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan ready to accept cynologists from Central Asian countries

03.09.2022 - The Center and ICDO are starting to implement a project to strengthen the capacity of canine crews of the emergency departments of the countries of Central Asia

19.08.2022 - The Center and USAID Discuss Further Steps to Develop Cooperation

18.08.2022 - Bathymetric surveys and 3D modeling of moraine lakes in the Ulken Almaty River basin

11.08.2022 - The Center's UAV demonstrates unique possibilities

08.08.2022 - Experts of the emergency departments of the Central Asian countries, the UNDRR Office, the World Bank and the Center for Emergency Situations and DRR discussed and agreed on practical measures for the preparation and holding of the Regional Forum-Meeting

05.08.2022 - Aerovisual survey of high-altitude breakthrough hazardous lakes in Ulken Almaty River Basin

04.08.2022 - The action plan for 2023-2026 on the implementation of the National concept of comprehensive protection of the population and territories of the Kyrgyz Republic from emergencies for 2018-2030 is discussed

17.07.2022 - A Regional Consultation process has been embarked as an important step in collective efforts to strengthen resilience to climate change in the Central Asian region

17.07.2022 - National Red Crescent Societies of Central Asian countries share the results of the implementation UNDRR project “Strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities through community-based disaster risk reduction measures in Central Asia”

08.07.2022 - On the basis of the Center, an instructive and practical training was held for representatives of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the DesInventar Sendai

24.06.2022 - Representatives of local authorities of Central Asian countries got acquainted with the tools of the UNDRR global initiative "Making cities resilient 2030"

22.06.2022 - Scientists and experts of emergency authorities of foreign countries discussed and exchanged experience in seismology and early warning on earthquake

21.06.2022 - The Center and the Asian Disaster Reduction Center reached an agreement on the development and strengthening of further cooperation in the field of DRR

20.06.2022 - The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction signed an agreement on the terms of its residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan

12.06.2022 - Experts from ministries and departments discussed the draft methodological guidelines for assessing damage and losses in agriculture, forestry and fisheries of the Kyrgyz Republic

05.06.2022 - Recommendations for the action plan for 2023-2026 on the implementation of the National Concept of comprehensive protection of the population and territories of the Kyrgyz Republic against emergencies for 2018-2030 were discussed

27.05.2022 - Officers of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Kyrgyz Republic improved their capacity in the use of GIS technologies and mapping in emergencies

27.05.2022 - Pilot communities discussed and tested draft methodological guidelines for damage and loss assessment related with disaster/emergency situations in agriculture, forestry and fisheries

26.05.2022 - The Center delegation attended the Seventh Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

22.05.2022 - Officers of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan improved their capacity in the use of GIS technologies and mapping in emergencies

05.05.2022 - The Center and the Regional Office of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia reached an agreement on the development and strengthening of further cooperation in the field of DRR and ES in the CA

04.05.2022 - Officers of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan improved their capacity in the use of GIS technologies and mapping in emergencies

27.04.2022 - The outcomes of the visit were expressed in an address to the Center by the UN Resident Coordinator to the Republic of Kazakhstan Ms. Michaela Friberg-Storey

25.04.2022 - Visit of the UN Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Kazakhstan

09.04.2022 - CESDRR took part in ground surveys of mudflow, avalanche and landslide prone areas in Ile Alatau ridge using UAVs

08.03.2022 - Happy International Women's Day

02.03.2022 - The Center has conducted trainings on Sendai Framework monitoring for National Focal Points of Central Asian countries

01.03.2022 - The Department for Emergency Situations of Almaty city invited the CESDRR’s Staff to the Event, dedicated to World Civil Defense Day.

01.03.2022 - March 1 - World Civil Defense Day

14.02.2022 - The Center started the implementation of the FAO project “Institutionalization of damage and loss assessment methodology for the agricultural sector in Kyrgyzstan”

10.01.2022 - Day of National Mourning in Kazakhstan

27.12.2021 - Happy New Year 2022!

27.12.2021 - CESDRR completed the capacity building measures in disaster risk reduction and disaster preparedness in agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic in 2021

23.12.2021 - Center staff had been encouraged by ministerial awards

09.12.2021 - Psychologists of MES of Kazakhstan improved their capacity on providing psychological support to people in emergencies using new who methodologies

27.11.2021 - The Disaster Resilience Roadmap for the Europe and Central Asian countries for 2021-2030 years was discussed and approved during the European Disaster Risk Reduction Forum

22.11.2021 - The zonal operational unit “South-West” monitored mudflow protection facilities on the Mohnatka mountain

09.11.2021 - Results of the Regional Forum - Meeting of the Heads of Emergency Authorities of Central Asian countries

16.10.2021 - The Heads of Emergency Authorities and representatives of International organizations on 4-5 November 2021 are planning to discuss and adopt agreed decisions on further regional cooperation, strengthening disaster resilience and accelerating implementatio

16.10.2021 - Cadets of the Civil Defense Academy of MES RK improved their skills on the use of UAV to ensure the safety of territories and population

11.10.2021 - The tenth meeting of the Council of the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction

04.10.2021 - The zonal operational unit “North-West” monitored flood risk areas of Ishim river in Akmola region

26.09.2021 - The Center provided technical assistance in filming and online broadcasting of all stages of drills for headquarters of the International command post exercise “Zher-2021”

23.09.2021 - Experts held online meeting and discussed the possibility of implementing a new model of seismic hazard probabilistic assessment

08.09.2021 - The Center assisted in organization and conducting XVI World Championship among men and VII World Championship among women in fire and rescue sports

30.08.2021 - Personnel of the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense and other state institutions of the Republic of Tajikistan enhanced knowledge on mainstreaming disaster risk management

30.08.2021 - The Zonal operational unit “South-East” monitored flood and mudflow risk areas of Talgar river

18.08.2021 - The zonal operational unit “North-West” took part in activities to reduce risk of flooding in Kostanai region

16.08.2021 - CESDRR experts conducted training on mainstreaming the disaster risk management for specialist of the state institutions of the Republic of Tajikistan

31.07.2021 - The experts of the Emergency Authorities of Central Asian countries, the UN office for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction discussed and agreed on the practical measures for further development and s

22.07.2021 - Personnel of the Committee for Emergency Situations and Civil Defense and other state institutions of the Republic of Tajikistan enhanced knowledge in disaster risk management.

12.07.2021 - The Center participated in the events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the MES of the Kyrgyz Republic

29.06.2021 - Experts from governmental authorities and international organizations discussed and approved capacity-building measures for disaster risk reduction and disaster preparedness in agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic

10.06.2021 - The Center strengthens the cooperation with ICDO

08.06.2021 - The Center successfully completed the project on the capacity-building of rescue divers of MES of Kazakhstan

29.05.2021 - The officers of MES RK and MES KR strengthened their capacity in the field of mapping and GIS technologies

25.05.2021 - The Center started the implementation of the project on the capacity-building of rescue divers of MES of Kazakhstan

23.05.2021 - The Center started to integrate earthquake early warning systems created in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

07.05.2021 - The Center and UNICEF starts the implementation of third phase of the project on development of unmanned aviation to ensure safety of territories and population of Kazakhstan

29.04.2021 - The Center and ICDO begin to implement the project on strengthening the capacity of rescue divers of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan

21.04.2021 - Experts from authorized government agencies and international organizations discussed and agreed on measures to strengthen capacity for disaster risk reduction and disaster preparedness in the agricultural sector of the Kyrgyz Republic

14.04.2021 - Local governments in Uzgen district strengthened capacity to reduce disaster risk and ensure preparedness for natural emergencies

05.04.2021 - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, UNDP and CESDRR experts discussed and planned measures on strengthening the preparedness of international airports of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to work in emergencies

22.03.2021 - Center experts strengthened the capacity of specialists of pilot ayil aimak of Uzgen district on use of FAO Collect Earth tool for disaster risk reduction

19.03.2021 - The Center has been implementing measures as a Regional Resource Center on Monitoring of Sendai Framework implementation

08.03.2021 - Happy International Women's Day

27.02.2021 - Department for Emergency Situations awarded the officers of the Center with letters of commendation

17.02.2021 - The Center presented to the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, donor agencies, international and non-governmental organizations more than 10 new project proposals in the field of DRR and climate change adaptation for 2021-2023

12.02.2021 - The Center’s officers took part in rescue operation in mountains using unmanned aerial vehicle

10.02.2021 - The Center will be the coordinator of integration of earthquake early warning systems created in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

10.02.2021 - Center shared the practice of using unmanned aircrafts with the staff of the Department for Emergency Situations of Almaty

07.02.2021 - Teaching staff and cadets of KTI MES of RK improved their skills in using UAVs in purpose to ensure the security of territories and population

16.01.2021 - In the new year 2021, experts held a virtual meeting and coordinate measures to strengthen financial resilience and accelerate disaster risk reduction in Central Asia

28.12.2020 - Happy New Year 2021!

15.12.2020 - Central Asia countries strengthen coordination in disaster risk reduction

02.12.2020 - Representatives of emergency authorities of Central Asia and International Organizations will discuss and coordinate joint actions on strengthening regional cooperation and implementation Sendai Framework for DRR in Central Asia

25.11.2020 - Experts of Emergency Authorities of Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan within the regional training are discussing issies on unmanned aero vehicles development in Central Asia to ensure territories and people safety

22.11.2020 - Regional Scientific and Technical Council discussed and worked out recommendations on incorporation of innovative information and communication technologies into disaster management of Central Asia

18.11.2020 - The 9th meeting of the Council of the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction

24.10.2020 - The officers of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan improved their skills on UAV application in order to ensure civil and territory safety

24.10.2020 - Training on real-time response simulation using training input data via early warning systems and mobile applications

20.10.2020 - The Center took part in the event “Youth and Sendai 7” devoted to the International Day for DRR

14.10.2020 - Appropriate disaster risk governance – the imperative of time

09.10.2020 - The officers of MES of the Republic of Kazakhstan enhanced their skills on UAV application in order to ensure civil and territory safety

28.09.2020 - Training on Sendai Framework monitoring for representatives of Central Asian countries has been completed

25.09.2020 - The Center took part in the meeting of Consultative Commission of Central Asian Institute for Applied Geosciences

22.09.2020 - UN Member States Dialogue Series - Central Asia COVID-19: Exchange of experiences on response and building resilience to pandemic risk

17.09.2020 - Training on Sendai Framework monitoring

15.09.2020 - Experience exchange in the field of response on COVID-19 pandemic In Central Asia

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