AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDesertification & Drought Focus: On World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, UNCCD-backed figures highlight how drought and land degradation already affect billions and could intensify by 2050, with this year’s theme urging rangeland action—recognize, respect, restore. Water Security in Tajikistan: Tajikistan and the Asian Development Bank discussed modernizing the Tajik Sea (Kayrakkum) reservoir, including dam protection, pumping upgrades, irrigation and drainage improvements, and digital monitoring to cut flood risk and boost climate-ready water management. Regional Climate Governance (One Health): CAREC reports Central Asia consultations have wrapped up on “One Health” implementation, aiming to align pandemic prevention, food system resilience, and ecosystem health across the region ahead of a June 25 coordinating council meeting. Nature & Wildlife Conservation: Central Asian countries signed a mountain ecosystem declaration at GEF, spotlighting transboundary habitats and species protection as a shared conservation priority. Digital & Green Economy Angle: A Dushanbe IT hub initiative is framed as a step toward a knowledge-based economy, while noting limited internet access remains a major barrier to scaling sustainable innovation.
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