ADB report warns of severe climate impacts in Tajikistan
Asian Development Bank backs climate-resilient projects in Tajikistan with grants and policy reforms to avert economic and social crises
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Melting glaciers, floods, droughts, and heat stress could cause irreversible economic, social, and environmental damage in Tajikistan, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned in its Annual Report 2024.
According to the report, food insecurity and other climate-related impacts are expected to hit women, children, and older populations the hardest, particularly in rural communities where vulnerabilities are already acute.
In response to escalating climate risks, ADB and the Government of Tajikistan launched a comprehensive climate finance plan in 2024.
The plan estimated that Tajikistan would require approximately $8 billion in climate financing by 2030 to implement critical investments across multiple sectors.
Priority areas include energy efficiency, renewable energy, green transportation, sustainable industry practices, and improved waste management.
Agriculture — a cornerstone of Tajikistan’s economy — features prominently in the plan. Investments are aimed at enhancing climate-resilient irrigation systems, promoting sustainable farming practices, strengthening soil protection, advancing pest management, and expanding reforestation efforts.
To support Tajikistan’s climate adaptation efforts, ADB provided a $50 million policy-based grant in 2024.
The grant is designed to create a more climate-responsive business environment by advancing digitization, strengthening trade infrastructure governance, increasing fiscal transparency, and improving opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The ADB report also highlights accompanying technical assistance initiatives to help Tajik authorities implement necessary policy, legal, and regulatory reforms.
In addition, ADB bolstered Tajikistan’s renewable energy sector with targeted support.
The bank facilitated Asian Development Fund grants totaling $21 million for hydropower development in Khatlon Province, along with an additional $15 million aimed at reconnecting Tajikistan’s power grid to the region’s integrated renewable energy network.
ADB emphasized that comprehensive, sustained investment is critical if Tajikistan is to avoid deeper economic disruptions and build long-term resilience against the accelerating impacts of climate change.
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