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Rare earths top agenda at first ever Central Asia-EU summit
In aspiring for a strategic partnership with the region, Brussels has one eye firmly fixed on deposits of critical minerals.
Arctic warming accelerates to seven times the global average, catastrophic damage “locked in”
The Arctic experienced record high temperatures this winter as warming accelerated again and is now running seven times faster in the North Barents Sea than the rest of the world, researchers have found. Catastrophic damage is now "locked in."
Desertification drives thousands of families from their homes in Iraq’s Dhi Qar
Dhi Qar Province has recorded the highest displacement rate due to desertification and drought in Iraq, with more than 1,000 people officially registered.
Indian solar firm Prozeal Green Energy plans to raise $82mn via IPO
Indian solar EPC company Prozeal Green Energy plans to raise INR7bn ($82mn) through an initial public offering (IPO)
India’s energy growth to follow unique low-carbon path
India is expected to become an important player in global energy markets, following a distinct growth path marked by lower energy intensity, a diverse energy mix and expanding commodity imports, according to Wood Mackenzie's latest Horizons report.
Bosnia hit by flooding after heavy rains
Authorities in Banda Luka and Prijedor declared a state of emergency as they tackle the impact of floods and landslides.
Toxic mine spill in North Macedonia threatens health, food safety
An accident at the Toranica lead-zinc mine leaked heavy metals and cyanide into the Kriva River.
Saudi national afforestation programme to launch digital monitoring platform
Saudi Arabia's National Afforestation Programme will soon launch an electronic platform to monitor projects interactively and provide accurate, real-time reports to officials and stakeholders.
Ukraine and Balkans ravaged by wildfires in 2024
Wildfires ravaged large swathes of land across Ukraine and the Balkans, with Ukraine suffering the highest recorded damage of any country in the region, said the EU's European Forest Fire Information System.
Central Asian states drained rivers at lower-than-expected levels in 2024
Aral Sea inflow falls short.
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Green energy debts could derail Ukraine's green transition
A chronic debt crisis is threatening to undermine Ukraine’s efforts to attract investment into renewable energy sources.
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Energy demand surges, renewables increase substantially
The latest report from the International Energy Agency has revealed a significant rise in global energy demand in 2024, driven primarily by a sharp increase in electricity consumption.
Glaciers are melting faster than ever before due to climate change, says UN agency
Mass loss of ice from the world’s 19 glacier regions was 450bn tonnes in 2024, says a new report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organisation.
More than 2bn people’s food and water supplies set to be disrupted by melting glaciers
The food and water security of approximately 2bn people will be negatively affected by the rapid retreat of glaciers, the United Nations has warned, and accelerating melt rates are expected to have severe and unpredictable consequences.
Global energy demand doubled in 2024 driven by extreme temperatures, but renewables covered 80% of the increase, says IEA
Global energy demand growth surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average, driven by rapidly rising electricity use, the International Energy Agency said in its global energy review 2025 report on March 23.
Philippines launches fourth green energy auction with expanded capacity
The Philippines’ Department of Energy has outlined the guidelines for the fourth green energy auction, targeting the addition of 9,378 MW of renewable energy capacity.
Bulgaria to build €15mn H2START hydrogen valley
Bulgaria's Stara Zagora to become one of only two hydrogen valleys in Europe, producing 500 tonnes of hydrogen annually.
Air quality in Tajikistan ranked among world’s worst – survey
Central Asia one of globe’s most air-polluted regions.
IEA says battery costs have plunged by 75% since 2015
You might have noticed that batteries are everywhere these days. They power phones and many other gadgets, but also more and more cars, bikes, scooters and vans.
Environmental groups caution against overdevelopment of river resources in Central Asia
Call on international financial institutions to reevaluate projects.