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Water

Tajikistan, UN deepen cooperation on water issues

On May 25, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon, held a meeting with a group of United Nations Under-Secretaries-General who had arrived in Tajikistan to participate in the Fourth High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action, “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028.”

25 May 2026-10:38
Asia-Pacific UN Water Preparatory Meeting kicks off in Tajikistan

The Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference officially begins today in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, running from May 25 to 28. Co-organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, the high-level meeting is being held alongside the 4th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development,” 2018–2028.

25 May 2026-10:36
The Caspian’s silent crisis: A sea retreating before our eyes – PHOTOS

The Caspian Sea, long seen as a stable natural, economic and transport resource for the region, is changing rapidly. Its falling water level is no longer a topic only for scientists and environmentalists. Today, it has become an issue of national security, logistics, energy, fisheries, port infrastructure and the future of coastal cities. The problem is especially acute for Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan — two countries for which the Caspian is not just a sea, but a crucial element of economic development, international trade and geopolitical positioning.

20 May 2026-13:54
The global water crisis: Could water become the world’s most strategic resource in the 21st century?

For much of modern history, oil shaped global geopolitics, economic growth, wars, alliances, and industrial development. Today, however, another resource is increasingly emerging as one of the world’s most critical strategic concerns: water.

19 May 2026-23:28
Central Asia’s water crisis: Can the region avoid future conflict over shrinking rivers?

Water has always shaped the history, agriculture and political geography of Central Asia. Today, however, climate change, glacier melt and rising demand are transforming water into one of the region’s most urgent strategic challenges.

18 May 2026-23:18
Can Central Asia solve its growing water crisis before disaster?

Central Asia is facing one of the world’s most dangerous and politically sensitive water crises as climate change, shrinking glaciers, population growth, outdated infrastructure, and regional rivalries intensify pressure on the region’s limited water resources.

15 May 2026-13:17
Tehran water crisis deepens as consumption hits record levels ahead of summer

Tehran is facing an escalating water crisis as daily consumption in the Iranian capital has surged to nearly three billion litres, while reservoir levels have fallen to just 22% of capacity ahead of the summer season.

14 May 2026-17:23
Gaza Water Authority warns of severe environmental collapse amid worsening conditions

The Palestinian Water Authority in Gaza has warned of an unprecedented environmental disaster, describing a worsening situation driven by what it called a “triangle of danger” involving the spread of rodents, a collapsed sewage system, and a severe lack of medical care.

10 May 2026-16:35
Rhine water levels rise after rain, but shipping still restricted

Water levels along the Rhine River in Germany have begun to recover after recent rainfall, easing some of the disruption to cargo transport, but shipping conditions remain limited as vessels are still unable to operate at full capacity.

08 May 2026-12:44
Russia halts sales of another million bottles of Armenian mineral water

Russia has blocked the sale of more than one million bottles of Armenian Jermuk mineral water following a regulatory inspection that found violations in recent production batches.

30 Apr 2026-17:22