Forest Revival in Tajikistan: Tajikistan restored and expanded forests across more than 3,000 hectares, with new planting and care aimed at boosting density and protecting existing woodland. Biodiversity Monitoring Upgrade: Tajikistan’s Zarafshon Special Protected Area is rolling out SMART Patrol training, moving inspectors from paper logs to real-time tracking to better spot violations and monitor rare species in tugai forests. Water Security Skills for Women: In Dushanbe, a capacity-building series for the Kafirnigan Basin Women’s Forum wrapped up, teaching a nexus approach, water diplomacy, leadership, teamwork, and public speaking to strengthen sustainable water management. Earthquake Preparedness Push: The UN urged Central Asia to strengthen earthquake readiness, and Uzbekistan’s Academy of Sciences told people “no reason to panic,” saying seismic risks are already built into construction standards. Climate Wellbeing Snapshot: The Happy Planet Index report put Tajikistan surprisingly high in sustainable wellbeing, while warning that reliance on external remittances could affect long-term resilience. One Health for Avian Flu: A regional online webinar (July 21) will focus on practical prevention and control of avian influenza using the One Health approach, linking wildlife, animal health, food systems, and public health.