Climate Finance for Tajikistan: The Green Climate Fund backed two Tajikistan projects totaling $30M—grants plus co-financing—to boost climate-resilient agriculture, water-saving measures, and upgrades to drinking water and sewage systems in Roghun, Dangara and Khujand. Hydropower Push: The World Bank approved a $300M second-phase package for Tajikistan’s Rogun Hydropower Plant, aiming to cut winter power shortages, support thousands of jobs, and expand clean electricity for Central Asia. Water Systems Resilience: EBRD and the GCF launched a new Resilient Water Systems programme for Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, combining loans and grants to strengthen climate-proof water supply, wastewater and irrigation plus utility reforms. Regional Energy & Trade Links: Tajikistan’s Chamber of Commerce signed cooperation memorandums with partners across China and Central Asia and showcased Tajik industry at EXPO-2026 in Xinjiang, including B2B talks on energy equipment and technology transfer. Cross-Border Business Council Prep: Turkmenistan and Tajikistan discussed preparations for the second Turkmen–Tajik Business Council meeting in Dushanbe, focused on expanding and diversifying trade and economic cooperation. Industry & Infrastructure (Neighbor Watch): Uzbekistan is building waste-to-energy plants worth $933M to process millions of tons of waste and generate electricity—an approach Tajikistan is studying. Climate Impact on People: A report highlights that heatwaves and water shortages are increasingly harming Tajik children, with millions facing worsening climate stress.