AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Risk Data: Central Asia is moving toward a Regional Online Catalogue for current and forecast transboundary climate-induced hazards, with plans for shared geospatial layers (floods, droughts, mudflows, glacial lakes) and a regional technical expert group to improve public safety and decision-making. Water-Energy Link: Tajikistan’s aging power grid is back in focus as electricity losses raise pressure on the country’s water-and-climate agenda, with EU-Tajikistan talks highlighting efficiency and loss-reduction financing. Wildlife Conservation: Tajikistan says its markhor population has rebounded to over 7,000, up from only several hundred in the 1990s, crediting conservation efforts and community protection. Water Governance Funding: The World Bank approved a $75 million grant to modernize Tajikistan’s irrigation and water management, aiming to boost conveyance efficiency and support digital water governance and climate resilience. Mega-Dam Scrutiny: Switzerland’s role in Tajikistan’s Rogun mega-dam financing is under renewed scrutiny as critics raise concerns about irregularities and long-term ecosystem and community impacts. Regional Resilience Programs: RESILAND CA+ discussions in Bishkek emphasized restoring degraded landscapes, strengthening climate risk monitoring, and building a unified regional knowledge and digital portal for adaptation.
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