AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSCO at 25: A new perspective on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s 25-year push argues its real strength is practical coordination among diverse states—an approach that matters as Central Asia faces shared, fast-moving risks. Tajikistan Glacier Renaming: Tajikistan has renamed its largest glacier (formerly Vanchiakh/Vanjyakh) as the “Tajikistan Glacier,” highlighting its role as a major freshwater reserve and linking the move to recent climate-cryosphere monitoring work. Water & Land Cooperation: The GEF has launched the Central Asia Water-Land Nexus (CAWLN) program across five countries to tackle shrinking rivers, land degradation, and climate-driven stress on water for about 60 million people. Wildlife & Ecosystems: Uzbekistan hosted a regional push for mountain ecosystem and wildlife conservation, with Tajikistan’s environmental authority among participants discussing shared transboundary species and landscapes. One Health in Central Asia: Central Asia concluded national consultations to finalize a regional “One Health” package focused on pandemic prevention, food system resilience, and ecosystem health. Digital Economy in Dushanbe: Tajikistan’s new Information Technology Center and a major IT Hub project aim to expand the digital economy—an indirect but important lever for greener, more efficient public services.
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