Fuel & Prices: Kyrgyzstan saw sharp fuel hikes in July, with AI-95 up 22.1% and diesel up 7.8%, driven by Russia’s refinery disruptions, export-bans, and costly delivery routes from China—prompting warnings of more increases and talks of alternative supplies. Water Governance: Central Asian water ministers approved a draft plan to automate Syrdarya water accounting for the 2026 growing season, with a working group set by September, alongside steps under the World Bank-backed CAWEC to improve water-use efficiency and Aral Sea-saving efforts. Climate & Glaciers: An international summer school at Issyk-Kul is training young hydrology, meteorology, glaciology, and ecology specialists on modern monitoring for Inner Tien Shan glaciers, as glacier retreat threatens water, safety, and resilience. Energy Transition: With Kabul facing persistent power outages, experts argue solar investment could ease grid pressure and improve access to stable electricity, despite high equipment costs and financing barriers. Clean Tech Heritage: China’s Mogao Grottoes are using smart cave doors that open when carbon dioxide rises, protecting ancient murals as local conditions grow warmer and wetter. Aviation Emissions: Tajik national carrier Somon Air took delivery of its first 737 MAX (737-8), saying the jet cuts fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% versus older models.