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Navigating Water Conflict in Central Asia: The Amu Darya River and the Qosha Tepa Canal Project
August 24th, 2023
Via Modern Diplomacy, an article on growing water tensions in Central Asia: In the post-Soviet era, Central Asia experienced a pronounced upsurge in geopolitical tensions, significantly shifting the focus toward the pressing matter of the water conflict between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. At the crux of this contentious issue lies the Amu Darya River, a pivotal […]
Read more »Extreme Drought is Forcing Farmers to Reconsider Irrigation—at a Steep Cost
August 24th, 2023
Via Fast Company, an article on how – until now – many farmers have been able to avoid expensive irrigation infrastructure, but climate change is making that much more difficult: The Texas ranch where Gilda Jackson trains and sells horses has been plagued by grasshoppers this year, a problem that worsens when the hatch quickens […]
Read more »Iran Admits Afghanistan’s Acute Drought
August 24th, 2023
Via MENA FM, a report on Iran’s acknowledgement of Afghanistan’s acute water stress: Iran’s energy minister said that after inspecting the Deh Rawood hydrometric station in Helmand province, it was confirmed that Afghanistan is facing a ‘serious’ drought. “Recently, our colleagues visited Deh Rawood hydrometric station in Helmand. This visit showed that the drought in […]
Read more »Beyond Borders: Navigating Asia’s Water Challenges
August 24th, 2023
Via The Diplomat, an article on how solving Asia’s water stress will require a concerted diplomatic effort on the international stage: Once an abstract concern, water stress in Asia is now an undeniable reality exacerbated by rapid population growth, urbanization, and climate change. The region is largely failing to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: Unpacking China’s Climate Priorities
August 24th, 2023
Via Brookings, a report on China’s climate priorities: The year 2023 has seen China grapple with high-profile geopolitical tensions, post-pandemic economic headwinds, and societal strains. But in the background, the world’s most populous nation is also wrestling with an intensifying environmental crisis. This past year, China set new records for extreme temperatures, faced the heaviest rains in […]
Read more »French Government Unveils List of First 12 Industrial Sites in Water Reduction Plan
August 23rd, 2023
Courtesy of Rane’s Stratfor WorldView, a report on France’s first steps in its national water reduction strategy: What Happened: The French government unveiled the first 12 industrial sites involved in its plan to reduce water consumption in the country in an Aug. 21 press release. On the same day, the government declared a state of […]
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