2023-01-06
'Russia's aggressive war has devastated Ukraine's environment to an extent comparable to the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant,' said one observer.
2022-12-06
The funds are aimed at expanding the environmental restoration of the sea and countering effects of its desertification.
2022-11-18
In recent years, the water level of the river -- already shallow -- has been dropping, and Russia is planning to build another dam without the consent of its southern neighbour.
2022-09-27
Local residents and analysts in both countries are concerned about the negative environmental and economic impact of Chinese companies mining gold.
2022-09-14
Since 2015, the EBRD has been tackling the damage wrought by Soviet uranium mining in Central Asia.
2022-03-29
For over three years the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development cleaned up the costly, toxic mess that the Soviets left for the unfortunate inhabitants of two Kyrgyz towns.
2021-11-04
China accounts for nearly a third of global emissions, is building dozens of new coal plants and refuses to sign international pledges. At the same time, Beijing touts itself as an environmental leader.
2021-09-29
More than 200 households affected by livestock deaths will receive financial assistance to meet their primary needs, according to USAID.
2021-09-22
Tajikistan has expressed concern about the presence of enough left-over uranium at its tailing dumps to enable the manufacture of 'dirty bombs' for terrorism purposes.
2021-08-24
Russia, much like Central Asia, is not immune to risks involved with Chinese investment: loss of control, opacity, debt and corruption.
