Climate-smart heritage: Mogao Grottoes in China are using “smart doors” that open when carbon dioxide rises, helping protect ancient murals as the region gets warmer and wetter. Tajikistan flood resilience: In Sughd’s Yori jamoat, July mudslides caused major damage elsewhere, but riverbank protection, a restored diversion channel, and local training helped shield 391 households and about 1,560 residents. Issyk-Kul ecology under spotlight: Kyrgyzstan’s F1H2O “Formula 1 on water” at 1,607m is drawing attention to environmental monitoring and concerns about impacts on the lake’s ecosystem. Tajikistan–China energy talks: Dushanbe and Beijing discussed expanding petroleum product cooperation, alongside earlier work on a waste-to-energy project in the capital. Waste and methane focus: A Central Asia waste-sector push highlights landfills as a major methane risk and calls for faster action to cut near-term warming. Somon Air modernizes: Tajikistan’s national carrier took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX (737-8), citing fuel savings and lower carbon emissions. Regional integration with an energy angle: Central Asian leaders and Azerbaijan discussed transport corridors, energy security, and even proposals for a large regional oil refinery. Climate funding call: A Central Asia grants program is inviting partners for projects on climate resilience, clean energy, and water efficiency.