AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Diplomacy in Dushanbe: A three-day OSCE-UNU-INWEH-CAREC seminar on “Promoting Cooperation over Shared Waters” wrapped up in Dushanbe, focusing on using scientific data in transboundary water talks and boosting inclusivity, including women’s participation in water diplomacy. Water Security at a Global Conference: Tajikistan’s Foreign Minister urged faster “Global Water Action” as the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” conference continues, while Pakistan’s climate minister warned that unilateral moves on shared rivers can weaken treaty systems and raise long-term risks for downstream communities. Climate & Health Policy via WasteMAP: CAREC told Eurasian parliamentarians that landfill methane is a growing but under-measured emissions source, presenting WasteMAP, a satellite-based platform to turn waste data into practical climate policy and stronger public health planning. Primary Healthcare Funding: Zambia was selected for a €10 million global health fund to strengthen primary care and universal health coverage, supported through EIB Global’s Health Impact Investment Platform. Cousin Marriage Debate: Sweden’s new first-cousin marriage ban adds to a wider public health and genetics policy debate, with Tajikistan listed among countries that restrict such unions. Disaster Readiness Drills: Kazakhstan emergency responders arrived in Tajikistan for multinational exercises on earthquake response and climate-related risks, including cross-border coordination and specialized rescue equipment.
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