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Caspian Sea may become next Aral, but who is to blame?
Some forecasting even indicates the decline of the body of water could pose a threat to the shipping section of the rapidly expanding Middle Corridor transit route.
Azerbaijan and China sign major renewable energy deals
Baku is accelerating its partnerships with major Chinese energy firms in developing large-scale renewable infrastructure, including offshore wind, floating solar and battery storage projects.
US strikes mineral deals with Uzbekistan – Tashkent report
Nuclear energy cooperation also in play.
Tajikistan: Rogun Dam project going under microscope
World Bank’s financing role facing scrutiny.
Rare earths top agenda at first ever Central Asia-EU summit
In aspiring for a strategic partnership with the region, Brussels has one eye firmly fixed on deposits of critical minerals.
Central Asian states drained rivers at lower-than-expected levels in 2024
Aral Sea inflow falls short.
Air quality in Tajikistan ranked among world’s worst – survey
Central Asia one of globe’s most air-polluted regions.
Environmental groups caution against overdevelopment of river resources in Central Asia
Call on international financial institutions to reevaluate projects.
The countries improving air pollution most – Statista
Countries in Central and Southeast Asia as well as in Eastern and Southern Europe have improved their air quality most since before the pandemic, a newly released report by IQAir among 93 countries and territories has found, Statista reports.
France’s Voltalia secures 25-year power deal for 526 MW hybrid project in Uzbekistan
Euronext-listed Voltalia inks agreement on sidelines of Uzbek President Mirziyoyev's official visit to Paris.
Azerbaijan positions itself as a key player in the global hydrogen economy
Azerbaijan targets 1.9mn tonnes of hydrogen production by 2060, and plans exports to Europe and Asia.