Water Quality & Scarcity

How Much Water Kazakhstan Loses Due to Carelessness and Corruption

Corruption, theft, and reluctance to save water or adopt water-saving technologies — what this costs Kazakhstan.

HOW DRINKING WATER IS POLLUTED IN ASTANA

Astana's tap water has long failed to meet required standards. We investigate what's wrong with the capital's water supply.

World Bank to Allocate $75 Million to Tajikistan for Irrigation and Water Supply Modernization

World Bank funds will modernize irrigation infrastructure, improve water resource management, and support Tajikistan's water sector reforms.

Super-El Niño 2026: Is Kazakhstan Ready for a Climate Shock?

The World Meteorological Organization predicts a strong El Niño in 2026, potentially causing floods, droughts, and extreme heat globally.

Tajikistan to receive another $300 million from World Bank for Rogun HPP construction

World Bank Board approved a $300 million grant for the second phase of Tajikistan's Rogun hydropower plant.

AI thirsts for water: UN calculates how many natural resources data centers consume

In 2025, UN University reports data centers used 1.2 trillion gallons of water and 448 trillion watt-hours of electricity.

How much water Kazakhstan loses due to negligence and corruption

Corruption, theft, and reluctance to save water or adopt water-saving technologies—what is this costing Kazakhstan?