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.
Water Quality & Scarcity
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.
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?
HOW DRINKING WATER IS POLLUTED IN ASTANA
Astana's tap water no longer meets required standards. We analyze what’s wrong with the capital’s water supply.
AI Thirsts for Water: UN Calculates How Much Natural Resources Data Centers Consume
In 2025, UN University reports data centers used 1.2 trillion gallons of water and 448 TWh of electricity.
An alarming start to 2026: water reserves in the Shardara Reservoir are significantly lower than last year's levels.
As of January 2026, the Shardara Reservoir is only 79% full, compared to 98.6% in January 2025. The drop is due to reduced autumn-winter inflow. Without increased spring runoff, water shortages are expected.