Recent blog posts by policy expert Dr. Peter Bosshard raised concerns over the Swiss government’s financial support for new fossil fuel projects including a new power plant planned to be built in Kiyanly, Balkan...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released its fourth International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) report, highlighting progress in reducing global methane emissions. Human-caused methane...
Soil salinization is a pressing environmental issue in Turkmenistan. Estimates on its extent vary with the World Bank reporting that more than 60% of the agricultural land in the country is salinized, while some...
Children growing up in poverty face worse outcomes in health, education, and future success compared to wealthier peers. Poverty hinders physical and cognitive development, limiting access to education and healthcare...
Perhaps it thinks that free-thinking is contagious. On November 21, 2024 the government of Turkmenistan forcefully hospitalized one of its most prominent critics, Ms. Gurbansoltan Achilova, in Ashgabat so she will not...
Forbes Kazakhstan published an article discussing the median daily household income in Central Asian countries, using data from the Wisevoter platform. According to the article, the global median income in 2023 stood at...
A new report “Flaring Accountability. Global gas flaring by major oil and gas companies and their partners” by the Clean Air Task Force highlights the impact of gas flaring by global operations of ten large...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest “World Economic Outlook” report in October 2024. This comprehensive 156-page report analyzes global economic trends, highlights challenges, and provides GDP...
A study published in Nature Communications by researchers from the University of Minnesota, introduces a method to measure ethane in the troposphere using satellite observations. Tracing ethane emissions can assist in...
The World Bank report The Journey Ahead: Supporting Successful Migration in Europe and Central Asia examines migration trends, challenges and opportunities associated with migration and policy implications in Europe and...
