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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.
World Bank approves $350mn as Tajikistan bids to fund completion of $6.3bn Rogun mega hydro project
Funding agreed despite environmentalists warning “biggest dam in the world” investment “will turn into a nightmare”.
Tajikistan: Rogun Dam is a white elephant in the making – report
Dushanbe needs to diversify power generation sources.