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The latest episode of The Eurasian Climate Brief delves into the complex narratives and challenges that will define the future of climate action across Eurasia and beyond.

IFIs bet on the megaproject despite financial and environmental warning signs.

Most major rivers have excessive levels of contaminants.

More than three quarters of agricultural land is susceptible to degradation.

Dushanbe needs to diversify power generation sources.

Raekwon Chung discusses eco-movements in Kazakhstan and the importance of bottom-up action.

Alim Sailybaev is trying to kickstart Kazakhstan’s voluntary carbon credits scheme.

Baku sees renewables as the key to a stable future.

Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition.

One participant describes the conference as “Groundhog Day.”

Baku heaps vitriol on New Jersey congressman.

The sidelines are where the action is.

An interview with Monash and Ilia State Universities climate scientist Levan Tielidze, an expert on glacier melting.

Governments fiddling over financing while planet burns, activists complain.

The host has some inhospitable remarks for France.

Scientists hope ancient ice holds clues about the future of the region’s climate.

How new scientific insights can influence climate action.

It could take months to determine the cause.

UN climate chief tells participants; “let’s make this real.”

Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly.

Few participants are likely to heed call to speak out about shortcomings.

An interview with Bolat Bekniyaz, Kazakhstan’s deputy minister of water resources.

Tashkent leaning on Saudi Arabia to turn green.

Officials show no tolerance for environmental protests.

Police detain anti-nuclear activists, prevent protests during run-up to the vote.