Noticias sobre Tajikistan
World Bank approves $75 million project to modernize Tajikistan’s irrigation and water management
The World Bank has approved a new $75 million grant to help Tajikistan improve the efficiency of its water and irrigation systems while advancing reforms aimed at strengthening water governance and supporting climate resilience.
EBRD and GCF launch €160M climate resilience programme to strengthen water systems in Central Asia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have launched a new initiative to enhance the climate resilience of water systems in the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, addressing the increasing impacts of climate change on water resources and essential services.
Islamic Development Bank approves $2.41 billion in new financing, including water sector
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Board of Executive Directors approved about US $2.41 billion in new financing for development projects at its 364th meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, officials said.
EBRD and EU finance upgrades to Western Great Chui Canal in Kyrgyz Republic
EBRD and EU help to upgrade largest irrigation system in Kyrgyz Republic. €23.8 million provided to finance reconstruction and automation of Western Great Chui Canal. Project will create sustainable, climate-resilient infrastructure.
Nancy J. Eslick: “Effective water management is a cost-efficient strategy for climate adaptation”
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UNESCO and WMO Launch the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025
Glaciers and ice sheets store about 70% of the global freshwater Melting ice and glaciers threaten long-term water security In 2023, glaciers suffered the largest mass loss in the…
Urgent investments in water security critical for climate resilience in Europe and Central Asia
Developing economies in the Europe and Central Asia region must prioritize investments in water security to effectively address the challenges posed by climate change, dwindling…
OPEC Fund approves close to US$1.2 billion new development funding
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is significantly stepping up its development support with nearly US$1.2 billion in new funding since June.
IWMI and GWP promote water cooperation through a study tour to Central Asia
The visit for water professionals from South Asia laid the groundwork for furthering dialogue on transboundary river management for water security.
EBRD and Switzerland improve water supply in Tajikistan
The EBRD and the Swiss government provide € 2.7 million towards the completion of water projects in Fayzobod. Upgrades of water supply and wastewater infrastructure. The projects will make Tajikistan more resilient to climate change.
World Water Day 2024: Water as a conflict trigger and a tool for peace
Water plays a critical dual role in promoting peace and triggering conflicts on a global scale.
Global momentum for climate action surges as 38 nations embrace the Freshwater Challenge
The Freshwater Challenge aims to ensure 300,000km of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of degraded wetlands are committed to restoration by 2030, and to protect freshwater ecosystems.
Saudi Fund for Development provides $100M development loan for the Rogun Hydropower project
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E.
COP28 Water Pavilion launches official website, a hub for global water solutions
The COP28 Water for Climate Pavilion has unveiled its official website, providing a digital platform to showcase innovative solutions and facilitate international collaboration on water-related issues.
COP28 UAE Presidency announces priorities to drive water up the climate agenda
COP28 will elevate water on the climate agenda and seek to drive forward progress and raise ambition.
CEO of K-water appointed chair of Asia Water Council
Yun Seog-dae, the CEO of K-water (Korea Water Resources Corp.), has been appointed as the fourth chairman of the Asia Water Council (AWC) during the council's recent general meeting in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, reports The Investor.
Water management takes centre stage at 43rd session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
The increased pressure on water resources and water stress can deepen already severely unequal access to water.
Global investors call for action on water security
The world is going through a water crisis, which could have huge implications on the global economy, according to a group of 30 international investors.
UN Water Conference 2023: Young people demand visibility & their right to a say in water sector
On 24 March 2023, on the final day of the UN Water Conference 2023, young leaders of the water sector from Europe, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific regions held a dialogue with policy-makers, highlighting the lessons learned from the Conference and the current and future role of youth leadership in strengthening sustainable water management.
Historic UN 2023 Water Conference generates transformative commitments
The UN 2023 Water Conference, which took place from 22-24 March at the United Nations in New York City, has generated more than 700 commitments aimed at driving transformation towards a water-secure world.