Tag: Central Asia
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Scaling for Impact: Integrating WEFE Nexus Innovations Across Borders and Sectors
Overview: WEFE Nexus as a Catalyst for Climate-Resilient Development The water–energy–food–ecosystems (WEFE) nexus framework is more than a policy slogan; it is a practical lens for designing integrated solutions that address climate risks, water scarcity, and food security. In Central Asia, where river basins cross national borders and climate stress intensifies, a WEFE-led approach offers…
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Scaling WEFE Nexus Innovations Across Borders: Central Asia’s Path to Climate-Resilient Solutions
Introduction: The WEFE Nexus as a Catalyst for Regional Resilience Integrating water, energy, food, and ecosystems (WEFE) is no longer a theoretical exercise. In Central Asia, where climate risks, transboundary water management, and rapidly changing livelihoods intersect, WEFE innovations offer a practical pathway to climate-resilient development. This article synthesizes insights from leading researchers and practitioners…
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Scaling the WEFE Nexus Across Central Asia for Climate Resilience
Introduction: Bridging science, policy, and practice The WEFE (water, energy, food, and ecosystems) Nexus offers a holistic framework to address interlinked challenges in Central Asia. As climate risks intensify, bridging science, policy, and on-the-ground practice becomes essential to accelerate climate-resilient solutions that span borders and sectors. This article outlines how integrated WEFE approaches can scale…
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Chabahar Port sanctions waiver boosts India’s Afghanistan plan
US extends Chabahar Port waiver: What changed and why it matters The United States has extended sanctions waivers related to Iran’s Chabahar Port for India, a move that keeps India’s broader plan for regional connectivity on track. The waiver, announced and extended until early next year, preserves a pathway for India to leverage the port’s…
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Boost for India’s Afghanistan plan: US extends Chabahar sanctions waiver
Why the waiver extension matters The United States has extended the sanctions waiver for India’s use of Iran’s Chabahar Port, a move with wide-reaching implications for regional connectivity and security. The extension, announced to cover the next phase into early next year, preserves a key exemption that allows India to use the port for humanitarian…
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Chabahar Waiver Boosts India’s Afghanistan Strategy
US Extends Chabahar Sanctions Waiver: A Strategic Policy Move The United States has renewed a sanctions waiver for India related to Iran’s Chabahar Port, extending relief into early next year. The move, announced in mid-2024, preserves a critical corridor that helps New Delhi advance its regional connectivity ambitions. By maintaining access to Chabahar, India can…