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The world divided the most scarce water — Kazakhstan got half as much in 2026

The world divided the most scarce water — Kazakhstan got half as much in 2026

A direct link emerges between the global water scarcity ranking and new quotas for the Syr Darya and Amu Darya: Turkmenistan, a world leader in per capita water use, shares the same river basin as southern Kazakhstan.

Super-El Niño to hit Africa for $20 billion — Central Asia faces downpours and heat

Super-El Niño to hit Africa for $20 billion — Central Asia faces downpours and heat

The African Development Bank has for the first time put a price tag on the looming El Niño, which meteorologists call one of the strongest on record.

Kazakhstan among top three importers of Russian tea

Kazakhstan among top three importers of Russian tea

Kazakhstan’s purchases hit $17M, ranking second in Russia’s export structure. Russian exporters’ revenue rose 11% to $96M. Black tea leads with a 78% share of total shipments. The UAE market saw record growth in physical volume.

China has tamed the country's largest desert — and is now sharing its experience with Central Asia

China has tamed the country's largest desert — and is now sharing its experience with Central Asia

In November 2024, China completed a 3,046 km green belt around the Taklamakan Desert, named one of 2025’s top ten engineering feats by WFEO.

World Bank to allocate $20 million to address Central Asia's water issues — 40 million people to benefit

World Bank to allocate $20 million to address Central Asia's water issues — 40 million people to benefit

The World Bank’s Board approved the new CAWEC regional program — $20M to boost Central Asian cooperation on transboundary water resource management.

Kambar-Ata-1: The Hydroelectric Power Plant That Could Change Central Asia's Future

Kambar-Ata-1: The Hydroelectric Power Plant That Could Change Central Asia's Future

Construction of Kambar-Ata HPP-1, Kyrgyzstan’s largest hydropower project, is becoming one of Central Asia’s most significant infrastructure initiatives.

Aral Sea bed released 748 million tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere — scientists propose monetizing its restoration

Aral Sea bed released 748 million tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere — scientists propose monetizing its restoration

Spanish scientists have for the first time calculated the climate damage from the Aral Sea's drying: since the 1960s, its exposed bed has released about 748 million tons of CO₂—comparable to the annual emissions of Spain, France, and Belgium combined.