Tajikistan, China Launch Joint Biodiversity Lab

On July 21, a joint laboratory focused on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use was launched at the Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

The lab, established under the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, is part of the Belt and Road Initiative, The Caspian Post reports citing Khovar.

At the opening, it was emphasized that the laboratory will serve as a high-level international platform for innovation in science and technology, facilitating the development of key environmental protection technologies, sustainable use of biological resources, and regional sustainable development.

Experts from other Central Asian countries will also be engaged as key partners in the laboratory’s scientific research activities.