EBRD finances municipal upgrades in Tajikistan

10:12, todayAuthor: Press release by EBRD The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is contributing to the development of sustainable municipal infrastructure in Tajikistan by financing two projects collectively worth over €9.92...

EBRD to provide $12 million for water and heating system upgrades in Tajikistan

11:18, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have signed agreements to implement two major infrastructure projects: “Improvement of the Water Supply System in...

China’s Electric Vehicle Exports Fuel Tajikistan’s Green Transition Goals

This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese development projects abroad. Find more stories here....

Polluted streams, trucked-in water: Kolkhozobod’s water crisis reveals the harsh reality of life in Tajikistan’s poorest region

KOLKHOZOBOD (Tajikistan), Oct 7 — To quench his thirst, Tajik labourer Nematoullo Bassirov must take a risk — drawing water from the stream running through his yard and hoping he won’t fall sick. Despite mountain glaciers providing Tajikistan with...

Vast reserves, but little to drink: Tajik water struggles

KOLKHOZOBOD, Tajikistan: To quench his thirst, Tajik laborer Nematoullo Bassirov must take a risk — drawing water from the stream running through his yard and hoping he won’t fall sick. Despite mountain glaciers providing Tajikistan with abundant...

A New Step in Nature Conservation: Tallymerjen Sanctuary to Be Established on the Right Bank of the Amu Darya in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is actively implementing its National Forest Program, a key component of which is the expansion of specially protected natural areas. One of the flagship projects in this effort is the creation of the Tallymerjen Sanctuary in the...

EBRD Launches Online Mentoring Platform for Entrepreneurs in Tajikistan

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tajikistan have a new avenue of support: the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched an online platform offering mentoring and professional consultations. The initiative is...

Vast reserves, but little to drink: Tajikistan's water struggles

To quench his thirst, Tajik labourer Nematoullo Bassirov must take a risk -- drawing water from the stream running through his yard and hoping he won't fall sick. Despite mountain glaciers providing Tajikistan with abundant reserves in the...

Technohub Dushanbe Highlights Central Asia Nations Teaming Up To Enhance Digital Economy

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, October 5. Digitalization in Central Asia is gaining momentum, and countries in the region are increasingly joining forces to form a unified digital ecosystem, TechnoHub Dushanbe CEO Masrur Ishanov...

Vast Reserves, Nothing To Drink: Why Tajikistan Is Struggling With Water Issues Despite Abundant Reserves?

Central Asians have a saying,” Don’t ask how much land you have; ask how much water you have.” This highlights the precious and rare nature of water in the vast steppes of the region. Despite mountain glaciers providing Tajikistan with abundant...

UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy Engages Youth on Climate Diplomacy with UK Perspective

UNRCCA, in collaboration with the British Embassy in Turkmenistan, hosted an online training session for the 2025 cohort of the Preventive Diplomacy Academy (PDA) on “The Role of Diplomacy in Tackling Climate Change – A UK Perspective.” The...

Learning About Glaciers: Scientists Extract Ice Cores in Tajikistan

A group of international scientists is on a complex, arduous expedition to learn more about the glaciers of the Pamir Mountains in Tajikistan, drilling and extracting two deep ice cores in what the team descibes as a race against the impact of...

How toxic is YOUR air? Terrifying charts reveal the towns and cities around the world with the worst air pollution

From the smog–choked streets of Delhi to the suffocating skies over Eastern Europe, air pollution is a deadly threat to city dwellers all around the world. Now, terrifying charts have revealed the towns and cities facing the world's highest levels...

EBRD approves new country strategy for Tajikistan

15:12, todayAuthor: Press release by EBRD Dushanbe residnet Office The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a new strategy for Tajikistan, setting out the Bank's priorities in the country...

EBRD Approves New Strategy For Tajikistan, Outlines Priorities Through 2030

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 3. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a new strategy for Tajikistan, outlining the Bank's priorities in the country through 2030, Trend reports. The...

Announcements: Responsibility Sharing in International Refugee Law Book Launch; CfP Central Asia Yearbook on International Law; CfP State Responsibility in Crisis Workshop; International Law Working Group Research Exchange Forum

1. Responsibility Sharing in International Refugee Law Book Launch. On 29 October at 5,30pm, in London, the International Law at Westminster (ILaW) centre will host the launch of the book Responsibility Sharing in International Refugee Law by Dr...

5th International Conference ‘Silk Road of Knowledge: Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in an Era of Social-Ecological Uncertainties’

On September 20, 2025, the Kazakh-German University (DKU) successfully hosted the 5th Silk Road of Knowledge International Conference in a hybrid format. The event brought together over 160 participants from seven countries – Kazakhstan,...

MBAKids: a new era of education and patronage in Tajikistan

12:36, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan stands on the brink of a new developmental phase, where the main focus is shifting from investments in infrastructure, businesses, and housing to the most valuable strategic asset: the development of...

Roghun Dam Project to offset environmental impact through forest restoration

09:08, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus The construction of Tajikistan’s Roghun Hydropower Plant (HPP) will proceed under the environmental principle of “no net loss,” according to the updated Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the...

WFP and the government of Korea rebuild schools in remote Tajikistan areas to strengthen food security

16:22, october 2Author: Press release by WFP The Government of Tajikistan, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of the Republic of Korea have completed the reconstruction of two schools in Rasht and Tojikobod districts,...