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One of the world's most endangered big cats is making a comeback in Central Asia's most isolated nation. New camera trap surveys reveal growing leopard populations in Turkmenistan's protected mountain ranges.
The European Union and Turkmenistan strengthened their environmental partnership at a World Environment Day conference in Ashgabat, showcasing how international cooperation is tackling climate change in Central Asia. Ambassador Beata Peksa revealed how the EU's Team Europe Initiative is helping the region build renewable energy, manage water sustainably, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
An ancient horse breed celebrated for its stunning beauty has earned global recognition, bringing attention to a cultural tradition thousands of years old. The Akhal-Teke horse and its breeding traditions just landed on UNESCO's prestigious Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
A 7th grader in Turkmenistan noticed sparrows disappearing from his neighborhood and built climate-resistant birdhouses that cut nest temperatures and dramatically improved survival rates. His simple solution is now inspiring youth climate action across Central Asia.
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are celebrating two decades since they voluntarily gave up nuclear weapons through the Semipalatinsk Treaty. In a world facing rising nuclear threats, their commitment proves regional cooperation can create lasting peace.
In the heart of Georgia's capital, embassies from five countries gathered to celebrate Novruz, the ancient spring festival that brings together cultures across Central Asia and beyond. The March 17 event showcased traditions that have connected communities for centuries.
A Bristol balloon pilot is just four countries away from breaking the world record for launching balloons in the most countries. Allie Dunnington wants to beat her late husband's record of 127 countries by flying with the Pope in Vatican City.
Uzbekistan just shattered its own renewable energy record, generating 62.4 million kilowatt-hours in a single day. The milestone marks a major leap forward for the Central Asian nation's green energy transformation.
Five Central Asian nations just committed to protecting their shared environment through historic joint agreements. The summit secured €2 billion in green funding and launched programs to restore vanished wildlife.
Five countries surrounding the world's largest inland sea just adopted legally binding environmental protections. The new protocol requires major projects like pipelines and dams to undergo cross-border environmental reviews before construction begins.
Most Holocaust survivors didn't escape through hiding or camps. Immigration reporter Daniela Gerson discovered her grandparents were among 300,000 Polish Jews who survived by fleeing east to the Soviet Union.
Five Central Asian nations just declared March 26 as International Day of the Aral Sea, uniting to save one of the world's worst environmental disasters. With over $2 billion in active restoration projects, the region is turning decades of decline into measurable hope.