AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGEF & Eco Expo Central Asia in Samarkand: A CAREC delegation is in Samarkand for the 8th Global Environment Facility Assembly and Eco Expo Central Asia 2026, pushing regional ecosystem restoration and a new UN-FAO “Water-Land Nexus” programme under the GEF. Glacier science for water security: In Dushanbe, Central Asian experts and Tajik institutions backed stronger glacier monitoring and modelling, including data-sharing and forecasting methods, with GIZ support and a focus on transboundary water planning. Dushanbe waste-to-energy talks: Tajik authorities are considering a modern waste-to-energy plant with a Chinese firm to cut landfill volumes and generate electricity. Rogun dam spotlight: Reporting highlights Rogun’s massive engineering push and the EU’s growing role in funding strategic hydropower infrastructure. AI adoption gap: A Microsoft-backed study ranks Tajikistan near the bottom of AI tool usage, while Kazakhstan leads Central Asia. Water diplomacy in practice: OSCE, UNU-INWEH and CAREC wrapped a Dushanbe seminar on using scientific data in water negotiations, with emphasis on women’s participation. Tajik–China green cooperation: Xinhua says Tajikistan and China are expanding glacier preservation, water conservation and green energy collaboration, including “Water and Science” work. Tajik–Iran trade uptick: The Tajikistan–Iran joint commission reports Q1 2026 trade up to $119.6M, spanning energy, water resources, and science/technology.
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