The first Global Workshop on Plastic Waste in the Mountains was hosted by the Center for Implementation of Investment Projects, Committee for Environmental Protection (CIIP CEP), Government of Tajikistan, on November 7 and 11, 2024, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The meeting brought together representatives from governments, NGOs, the private sector, academia, and local and international experts from 25 countries across four continents to;

• Explored best practices and challenges for managing plastic waste in remote and mountainous regions, including presentations on pilot activities within the region and beyond.
• Provided practical, hands-on learning through a field trip aimed at enhancing participants' understanding of plastic waste management and recycling in Tajikistan.

International Year of Glaciers' Preservation 2025

On the occasion of the official launch of the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation on January 21, 2025, the BRS Secretariat, in collaboration with The Cooperation for Sustainable Development (CSD), Almaty, Kazakhstan, and CIIP CEP under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, hosted an online side event in Russian language. “From Mountains to Glaciers: Tackling Plastic Waste for a Resilient Future”.

In June 2025, the BRS-funded pilot project on plastic waste in remote and mountainous areas near Almaty, Kazakhstan, was featured by UNEP for the World Environment Day 2025. The project led to the installation of waste collection bins, recycling partnerships, and awareness activities in Ayusai National Park, resulting in over 4,300 kg of waste collected over 6 months and a visible reduction in plastic pollution since the completion of the project. The initiative continues to deliver lasting impact and was highlighted during a media visit by 24 journalists from major Kazakh outlets.