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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.
Central Asian states drained rivers at lower-than-expected levels in 2024
Aral Sea inflow falls short.
Air quality in Tajikistan ranked among world’s worst – survey
Central Asia one of globe’s most air-polluted regions.
Environmental groups caution against overdevelopment of river resources in Central Asia
Call on international financial institutions to reevaluate projects.
The countries improving air pollution most – Statista
Countries in Central and Southeast Asia as well as in Eastern and Southern Europe have improved their air quality most since before the pandemic, a newly released report by IQAir among 93 countries and territories has found, Statista reports.
France’s Voltalia secures 25-year power deal for 526 MW hybrid project in Uzbekistan
Euronext-listed Voltalia inks agreement on sidelines of Uzbek President Mirziyoyev's official visit to Paris.
Azerbaijan positions itself as a key player in the global hydrogen economy
Azerbaijan targets 1.9mn tonnes of hydrogen production by 2060, and plans exports to Europe and Asia.
Uzbekistan boasts Central Asia’s best wind and solar energy potential, says expert
At the same time, projects face difficulties including corruption, resource management inefficiencies and climate threats such as sandstorms.
Saving the Caspian Sea for Central Asia and Kazakhstan
The Caspian Sea has long been a cornerstone of life for Central Asia, especially for Kazakhstan, where it plays a critical role in supporting local economies, biodiversity and communities.
Smog back with a vengeance in Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia’s government seeks to act swiftly in face of protests. Suspicion falls on quality of coal briquettes in circulation.