Green Climate Fund Boost: The Green Climate Fund approved new Tajikistan projects totaling $190M, including $62M in grants—water-saving measures for fruit orchards and upgrades to drinking water and sewage in Roghun, Dangara, and Khujand, plus irrigation rehabilitation. Rogun Hydropower Push: The World Bank backed the second phase of financing for Tajikistan’s Rogun hydropower plant, targeting cleaner electricity, reduced winter shortages, and expanded regional power exports to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Energy Tech Deals with China: Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce signed cooperation memos with partners across China and Central Asia, including an agreement with MSTN Technologies to expand energy-sector collaboration and technology transfer; 16 Tajik firms also showcased products at EXPO-2026 in Urumqi. Cybersecurity Alert: Researchers flagged PamStealer, a macOS information stealer that impersonates the Maccy clipboard app and can steal credentials and browser data via staged payloads. Climate Stress on Kids: Heatwaves above 40°C and water shortages are hitting 2.5M Tajik children, with Dushanbe residents describing dizziness and collapse during extreme heat. Water Crisis Research: A new report says Amu Darya flows in Tajikistan’s middle and lower reaches have dropped 54–77% over decades, driven mainly by increased water use. Disaster Readiness: Tajik authorities warned of mudslide risk from heavy rain and urged extra caution on mountain and river roads as Central Asia expands flood and mudflow cooperation.