Eurasia / bneGREEN
bneGREEN: Biden officials ‘in serious talks’ with Turkmenistan on curbing vast methane emissions
Deal could be struck ahead of COP 28 climate summit. It would be hailed as a major breakthrough in addressing global warming.
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bneGREEN: Clean energy investment is extending its lead over fossil fuels – IEA
Investment in clean energy technologies is significantly outpacing spending on fossil fuels as affordability and security concerns triggered by the global energy crisis strengthen the momentum behind more sustainable options, according to the IEA.
bneGREEN: Uzbekistan becomes Central Asia's number one in renewable energy
Heavy investment into a few mega projects means that power-hungry Uzbekistan now has about 2.6 GW of green energy capacity, ahead of Kazakhstan – the first country in Central Asia to invest into renewable power.
EBRD 2023: Azerbaijan seeks routes to become green energy supplier to Europe
Azerbaijan is seeking to use existing transport infrastructure to establish itself as a supplier of green fuels to the European continent.
bneGREEN: International call for remote Turkmenistan to deal with methane emissions stepped up
COP 28 climate conference organisers appeal to “super-emitter” country to work with outside agencies in addressing planet-warming leaks.
Mirziyoyev’s “New Uzbekistan” to become more investment-friendly and green
The winds of change are blowing strong in Uzbekistan as President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a series of sweeping reforms aimed at opening up the country's economy and attracting foreign investment with emphasis on green energy.
US urges Turkmenistan to cut methane emissions to help battle climate crisis
Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses urgent issue during Washington visit of Turkmen counterpart. Military chiefs of two countries hold concurrent meeting on security challenges.
bneGREEN: Mongolian herder families in peril as dzud hits 13 provinces
Experts blame climate crisis for annual occurrence of phenomenon that used to occur just twice a decade.
bneGREEN: Global power sector emissions may have peaked – Ember
Emissions from the electricity sector could have peaked in 2022, says a new report from climate and energy think-tank Ember.
bneGREEN: China to exceed 1.2 TW wind, solar by 2030
China is expected to exceed its target of having 1.2 TW of combined solar and wind energy capacity in place by 2030, with forecasts predicting a combined capacity of 3.3 TW by that time, according to a new report by Goldman Sachs Research.
bneGREEN: World faces 40% fresh water shortage by 2030 warns UN summit co-hosted by Tajikistan
Landmark report urges nations to urgently start fixing water waste and start managing water as a common good with neighbours.
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bneGREEN: Taliban threaten water resources of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan
Kosh Tepa canal irrigation project could deplete Amu Darya border river flows.