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Kyrgyzstan has decided to conserve water in storage facilities. Print version Discuss on the forum

Central Asian countries are looking for ways to protect themselves from drought. Andrey Zakhvatov About the author: Andrey Vasilyevich Zakhvatov is an expert on Central Asia. Tags: Kyrgyzstan , poverty level , water , conservation in reservoirs , irrigation water fees , water-saving technologies This photo shows one section of Kyrgyzstan’s water distribution system. Photo: Reuters Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov proposed introducing

May 25, 2026

The Scientific and Research Center of the Interstate Commission for Sustainable Development (ICSD) and UNDP are implementing digital monitoring to protect Turkmenistan’s lands from degradation.

Image source : sic-icsd.com.tm The Scientific Information Center of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (SIC ICSD), together with the UNDP-GEF project and relevant agencies of Turkmenistan, have begun integrating land degradation neutrality principles into state land use policy. A key focus of this work, aligned with the State Program for the Development of

May 21, 2026

Tajikistan

Seven threats to water, land, and the future of Central Asia

From water scarcity and glacier melting to air pollution and food risks — Central Asia must seek ways to jointly address these issues. Saifiddin Qarayev, Asia+ 19.05.2026 17:28 Telegram Facebook WhatsApp Copy URL At the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026), held in Astana from April 22 to 24, 2026, environmental

May 21, 2026

China’s new forests are changing the planet’s climate.

Experience with large-scale climate interventions in Asia has yielded mixed results. For our arid region, China’s “Great Green Wall” project serves as a clear precedent. Artificial reforestation programs in China have indeed expanded green space, but they have also triggered an unforeseen process of moisture redistribution. These are the findings

May 12, 2026

Joint solutions to climate challenges: priorities of drought resistance discussed in Turkmenistan

On March 2, 2026, Ashgabat hosted an event combining a working meeting and a national dialogue on drought risk management. The venue was the National Institute of Deserts, Flora, and Fauna of Turkmenistan, with the participation of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central

March 4, 2026

Lebanon’s largest artificial lake shows signs of recovery after drought

BEIRUT, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) — Lake Qaraoun, Lebanon’s largest artificial lake is experiencing a significant recovery following heavy winter precipitation, offering relief after three consecutive years of severe drought. According to data from local authorities, the lake’s water level has risen to 840.12 meters above sea level on Jan. 26,

January 29, 2026

UN: World enters ‘era of global water bankruptcy’

On January 20, 2026, the United Nations University published a report declaring the advent of an “era of global water bankruptcy” amid chronic groundwater depletion, overexploitation of water resources, land and soil degradation, deforestation, and environmental pollution. The document calls on world leaders to adapt to this new reality, based

January 23, 2026

Tajikistan

Central Asia’s water resources are running out: what happens when the tipping point is reached?

A rural woman carries water containers in a district of Tajikistan; Illustrative photo: Nozim Qalandarov. For decades, water in Tajikistan was seen as something taken for granted. The Pamir glaciers and the country’s location at the headwaters of Central Asia’s major rivers created a sense of long-term security. Today, however,

January 20, 2026

When Glaciers Melt, Fields Go Without Water: How Tajik Farmers Fight for Water and Harvest

“Every year the land loses its strength,” say Tajik farmers as they try to combat the negative effects of climate change. Photo: Asia-Plus Glaciers in Tajikistan’s mountains are melting faster than ever, and this has a direct impact on farmers’ lives. Crops require more water, and heat and dust storms

September 11, 2025

Drought monitoring system using space technology to appear in Central Asia

Photo: Uzbekcosmos Agency Drought monitoring system using space technology to appear in Central Asia A regional drought monitoring system using satellite technology will be established in Central Asia. The project is being implemented by the Uzbekcosmos agency with the support of ESCAP. Its goal is to increase the resilience of

September 2, 2025