Tajikistan
In Tajikistan, environmental migrants often find themselves in precarious conditions, abandoned to their fate after relocating to new areas, a special report by CABAR.asia shows.
After analyzing data on average annual temperatures across various regions of Tajikistan over several decades, Tajik climatologist Nomvar Kurbon has identified a clear trend of rising temperatures, which could lead to negative consequences. Kurbon emphasizes that the country must urgently implement measures to adapt to these changes.
Throughout history, Central Asian countries have benefited from the ancient Silk Road which connected East Asia with Europe and later on other parts of the world by making Central Asia as a true crossroads of civilizations. Today, Central Asia still has significant potential for connectivity and economic development; meanwhile, this potential and opportunities have so far been untapped, as the region are not yet fully integrated into the global economy due to logistical and connectivity constraints. (more…)
On 10 June, a Women and Water Forum was held in Dushanbe, bringing together dignitaries from 27 countries to share experiences and make recommendations aimed at strengthening the role of women in water issues.
Experts monitoring the Central Asian car market remember 2023 as the year of the electric vehicle boom. Authorities encouraging the import of electric cars emphasize that this type of transport will improve the environmental situation. However, can electric cars be called unconditionally clean transport from an environmental standpoint? (more…)
According to Tajik ornithologists, climate change poses a serious threat to the population of birds and other animals. The migratory bird population is declining especially rapidly.
In Dushanbe, the International Pre-Conference Forum “Women and Water” was held on 10 June at the “Kokhi Navruz” palace. It became an important platform for discussing the role of women and ensuring gender equality in water resources management. (more…)
In southern Tajikistan, locusts have attacked mountain pastures. The farmers fear that insects will soon descend into the valleys and destroy their crops. The experts believe it is necessary to kill the locusts using biopesticides. (more…)
A part of the funds allocated by the authorities and international organisations for the safe disposal of millions of mercury-containing lamps (light bulbs) in Tajikistan was not used for its intended purpose, as the results of the journalistic investigation by CABAR.asia show. Used mercury-containing lamps are disposed of in general landfills, which poses a threat to human health. (more…)