RT null T1 Sub-Regional Integrated Environment Assessment: Central Asia 2006 A1 Interstate Sustainable Development Commission, A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 Kazakhstan K1 Kyrgyzstan K1 Turkmenistan K1 Uzbekistan K1 mountain ecosystem K1 forest conservation K1 land degradation K1 environmental impact assessment K1 social development K1 economic development K1 industry K1 resource exploitation K1 agriculture K1 sustainable consumption K1 sustainable production K1 renewable energy source K1 transport K1 environmental policy K1 environmental protection K1 water pollution K1 air pollution K1 biological diversity K1 biodiversity loss K1 waste management K1 Central Asia K1 Agriculture K1 Biodiversity K1  Energy Efficiency K1 Health K1 Industry K1 Land K1 Mountains and Glaciers K1 Pollution YR 2006 FD 2006 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29212 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29212 NO This report examines environmental policy, conditions, and sustainable development challenges across Central Asian countries, focusing on regional cooperation and national implementation frameworks. It outlines the institutional context shaped by post-Soviet transitions, including adoption of national environmental action plans and alignment with international conventions. The document reviews key sectors such as energy, water management, waste, and air quality, using comparative analysis of emissions, resource use, and policy instruments. It highlights shared environmental pressures, notably the Aral Sea crisis and transboundary water issues, alongside governance constraints such as weak coordination and monitoring systems. The report also documents ongoing programmes, legal reforms, and regional initiatives aimed at improving environmental management and sustainability outcomes. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 24, 2026