Climate & Water Risk: A new study warns Central Asia saw record glacier melting in 2025, threatening freshwater supplies for millions across Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Aral Sea Green Farming: Uzbekistan and ICBA signed an Aral Sea region cooperation deal targeting climate change, water scarcity and soil salinization, with a farmer accelerator program supported by an Abu Dhabi Fund grant. GEF & Eco Expo Prep: GEF acting chief Claude Gascon arrived in Samarkand ahead of the 8th GEF Assembly and Eco Expo Central Asia 2026, signaling stronger international focus on ecology and climate action. Green Economy Skills: Uzbekistan discussed a transition to a green economy by embedding green competencies into TVET and higher education, aiming to feed a national roadmap and CAREC cooperation. Energy Transition (Solar): JinkoSolar agreed to supply 1 GW of photovoltaic modules to Uzbekistan for distributed generation and large solar projects. Green Industry via EAEU: President Mirziyoyev proposed an EAEU “Green Transformation” program for energy-efficient industry, clean technologies and lower carbon intensity, plus AI tools and linked labor-market systems. Sustainable Telecom: ZTE and Ucell rolled out an AI-RAN energy-saving network solution in Uzbekistan, boosting energy efficiency by 10.6%. Regional Connectivity: Tashkent will host the second Termez Dialogue (June 4–6) on peace, connectivity and sustainability.