Will Kazakhstan reap fruits of China’s crypto crackdown? The energy-intensive cryptomining process is a source of growing environmental concern. Chris Rickleton Jul 8, 2021
Kazakhstan unveils ambitious green-hydrogen project The megaproject would make Kazakhstan an energy hub, but the country’s track record is not encouraging. Zholdas Orisbayev Jul 8, 2021
Kazakhstan unlikely to meet Paris commitments Nur-Sultan likes to boast of its green credentials, but the reality, say researchers, is a carbon-intensive “business as usual.” Jun 22, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Government provides little comfort to drought-hit farmers Water is scarce and food prices already rising. Jun 17, 2021
Kazakhstan’s green economy: Greenbacks for the Nazarbayevs? Companies close to the former president enjoy a monopoly on lucrative recycling fees. Chris Rickleton Jun 16, 2021
Tajikistan shares irrigation water with Kazakhstan Diverting 315 million cubic meters could help Kazakhstan avoid a summer of drought. Almaz Kumenov Jun 2, 2021
Kazakhstan: Endangered antelope bounces back The saiga population has rocketed by 150 percent in the last two years. Joanna Lillis May 28, 2021
Kazakhstan’s rare antelope makes baby steps toward revival The government’s conservation efforts are boosting the endangered saigas’ numbers. Joanna Lillis May 24, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan: Solving water puzzle key to preventing fresh fighting Any border deal will have to consider shared water infrastructure. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Kamila Ibragimova May 19, 2021
Kazakhstan: Russia to keep using Baikonur until at least 2050 Heavy-lift Proton launch craft will stop being used after 2026. Almaz Kumenov May 12, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Expropriation law takes Kumtor battle to the brink Once again, a new government is targeting the country’s most lucrative mine. Chris Rickleton May 10, 2021
Turkey's "crazy" canal would impact Eurasian trade, geopolitics The project threatens the delicate regional military balance. David O'Byrne May 6, 2021
Perspectives | Pathway to Paris: Can the ADB help Uzbekistan reach carbon neutrality? Rather than helping Uzbekistan realize its renewable potential, the Asian Development Bank’s programs there are undermining global climate goals. Nina Lesikhina May 2, 2021
Chinese researchers calculate Central Asia’s water waste, agriculture potential If Central Asian farmers don’t radically change how they use water, the region will not feed China. David Trilling Apr 27, 2021
Kazakhstan: Land ban pleases activists but leaves farming with fewer options Fear of China fueled the activism, though frustrations had accumulated over stagnant living conditions in the provinces. Almaz Kumenov Apr 21, 2021