The flow of the Amu Darya has decreased by 54–77%, mainly due to human activity. Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ Water flow in the middle and lower reaches of the Amu Darya has declined by 54–77% over the past several decades, with human activity—not climate change—identified as the primary cause, according to
The average global sea surface temperature reached a record high for June, hitting 20.86°C. This new peak was recorded on June 21, surpassing the previous record set in 2024. The data was published by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, based on information from satellites, ships, and ocean buoys. Similar figures were reported
The World Bank Group announced the elimination of the target of 45% of its funding going to climate change projects. This was stated in the updated Climate Action Plan, reports a Kazinform correspondent. Photo: t.me/res_2026 It is noted that the World Bank Group’s climate work will continue to be
On July 1, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon received Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of the Green Climate Fund. During the meeting, the two discussed bilateral cooperation and preparations for the 45th meeting of the Fund’s Board of Governors in Dushanbe, according to the press service of the President of Tajikistan. During
Tajikistan has secured direct access to the resources of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), enabling the country to independently apply for funding for national climate change adaptation projects without the mandatory involvement of international intermediary organizations. The development was announced by Sino Tohirzoda, Director of the National Center for the
The 45th meeting of the Governing Board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will be held in Dushanbe from June 25 to July 2. According to Turakul Murodzoda, the National Authority for Cooperation with the Green Climate Fund in the Republic of Tajikistan, holding the forum will be an important
On June 23, 2026, in Vienna, Austria, Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma and Tajikistan’s Minister of Finance Faiziddin Qahhorzoda attended a ceremony to present the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund’s new initiative for international development—the Vulnerability to Viability Compact (V2V Compact). The event
For Kazakhstan, the restoration of degraded landscapes, combating desertification, biodiversity conservation, and enhancing ecosystem resilience are issues of particular importance. This was stated by Bakdaulet Amangeldinov, Chief Expert of the Department of Reproduction and Use of Forests and Flora, Forestry and Wildlife Committee Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources
: 26 June 2026 Bishkek, June 26, 2026 — A three-day Regional Dialogue titled “Harmonizing Policies, Developing a Roadmap and Digital Tools to Coordinate Joint Efforts” concluded today in Bishkek, bringing together representatives of government agencies, the scientific community, international organizations, and development partners from across Central Asia. Participants discussed coordinated
Dzhergalbek Ukashev, Director of the Center for Emergency Situations and Disaster Risk Reduction, provides a brief overview of how the countries of Central Asia plan to cooperate in the area of disaster risk reduction under the RESILAND CA+ initiative. Summary Natural hazards in the region are often transboundary in nature,
