AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSnow Leopard Protection: Central Asian countries agreed at the 8th GEF Assembly in Samarkand to boost cooperation to conserve the snow leopard and other transboundary wildlife, with plans for biodiversity investment under GEF-9 and stronger mountain ecosystem resilience. Climate & Water Diplomacy: A new regional push is moving beyond old water quotas as Central Asia’s glacier retreat forces states to rethink river management and shared infrastructure. Tajikistan Energy Planning: Tajikistan published a hydropower-led power system plan for the Pamir region (2025–2050), adding sustainability screening tools for future projects. Extreme Weather Watch: The UN’s WMO warns El Niño could bring unusually heavy summer rains to Central Asia in 2026, alongside drought and heatwave risks. Air Quality Cooperation: Uzbekistan met UNEP to explore a regional clean air coalition and joint action to reduce health impacts from sand and dust storms. One Health in the Region: Central Asian countries reviewed progress on a One Health approach linking health, veterinary and environmental work, aiming to report results to the Pandemic Fund. Corruption Snapshot: Uzbekistan ranked 124th in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index; Tajikistan placed 166th, highlighting ongoing institutional challenges.
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