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RESILAND Kyrgyzstan: Young Scientists from Central Asia Study the Tien Shan Glaciers at an International Summer School

Glacier retreat is already becoming one of the major challenges facing Central Asia. The condition of the region’s cryosphere directly affects water resources, public safety, and economic resilience. According to World Bank projections, glacier area could decline by approximately one-third by 2050, increasing the risk of hazardous glacial lakes, mudflows,

August 6, 2026

Tajikistan

SOS from the highlands: 95% of the snow has melted in Tajikistan. What does this mean for all of Central Asia?

Photo by the Hydrometeorology Agency of the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan Central Asia’s waterways are rapidly changing their patterns: in the Karatag and Zeravshan river basins, approximately 95% of the seasonal snow cover has already melted. This alarming conclusion was reached by specialists from

August 5, 2026

In Karatag and Zeravshan, 95% of the seasonal snow has melted, according to a survey by Tajik specialists.

The data was obtained during an aerial survey. Sayfiddin Karaev , asia+ Photo by the Hydrometeorology Agency of the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan Specialists from the Tajikistan Hydrometeorology Agency surveyed snow reserves, glaciers, and glacial lakes. In the Karatag River basin, as well as in

August 4, 2026

Kazakhstan

The problem of water scarcity is becoming a factor uniting the countries of Central Asia.

In recent years, water shortages, which have become increasingly acute in the region, will inevitably hinder economic growth in Central Asian countries. Growing populations and industrial development are primarily increasing the burden on water management. In this regard, Kazinform spoke with leading experts to assess the current situation in the

August 4, 2026

Scientific and Practical Expedition to the Kara-Batkak Glacier Brings Together Central Asian Experts

From 6 to 12 July 2026, a Regional Scientific and Practical Expedition to the Kara-Batkak Glacier was held in the Issyk-Kul Region of the Kyrgyz Republic. The expedition was organized by the D. Mamatkanov Institute of Water Problems and Hydropower of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic

July 31, 2026

Kazakhstan

Who monitors Kazakhstan’s glaciers and why is it important?

Nearly 2,400 glaciers in our country are under severe pressure from climate change. Who monitors them and how? What is the current state of domestic glaciology and specialist training? Kazinform news agency explored these issues. Photo: tiptoptrek.com Glacier monitoring Assessing glacier conditions requires continuous scientific monitoring. In Kazakhstan, this

July 28, 2026

Tajikistan’s Hydrometeorological Service received equipment to monitor glaciers and water resources.

The department was also given a snowmobile and a service vehicle. Sayfiddin Karaev , asia+ Photo: Agency for Hydrometeorology of Tajikistan The Agency for Hydrometeorology of Tajikistan has received modern equipment for monitoring glaciers, water resources, and hydrometeorological processes. The equipment was handed over with the participation of representatives of

July 6, 2026

Afghanistan

Human activity, not climate change, is the main cause of declining Amu Darya water levels, study finds

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

July 3, 2026

Kazakhstan is introducing new technologies to combat floods.

Photo: Gov The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan is considering implementing modern aviation technologies to monitor snow cover and more accurately forecast spring floods. The first pilot project is planned for the Zhabai River basin, reports DKNews.kz . Prospects for cooperation were discussed by Deputy Minister of Water Resources

June 29, 2026

Uzbekistan

The problem of water shortage in Uzbekistan is becoming increasingly serious.

Ecology 05/21/2026, 21:56 9 The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre published a report finding that Uzbekistan has been in a protracted drought zone, which has affected all of Central Asia and the Middle East since 2021. Statistics show that the period from 2021 to 2025 was the hottest in the past

June 10, 2026