The Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s report, Annual Report 2024, says melting glaciers, floods, droughts, and heat stress can lead to irreversible economic, social, and environmental damage in Tajikistan, with food insecurity and other impacts most severe for women, children, and older people, especially in rural areas.
To address the intensifying climate crisis, ADB and the Government of Tajikistan launched a comprehensive climate finance plan for the country in 2024. Estimating that Tajikistan requires US$8 billion in climate finance by 2030, the plan identifies critical investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy, green transportation and industry, and waste management.
Agriculture is a major focus, with substantial investments needed for climate-resilient irrigation, cropping, farming practices, soil protection, pest management, and reforestation.
To help Tajikistan take preparatory actions, ADB provided a US$50 million policy-based grant to create a more climate-responsive business environment. The grant focuses on digitalization and improving trade, infrastructure governance, fiscal transparency, and opportunities for smaller businesses.
The report notes that accompanying technical assistance will help the government implement policy, legal, and regulatory reforms.
In 2024, ADB reportedly also spurred Tajikistan’s momentum in renewable energy through Asian Development Fund grants of US$21 million for hydropower in Khatlon province and an additional US$15 million toward reconnecting Tajikistan’s power system to the region’s integrated renewable energy network
