Water Diplomacy in Dushanbe: CAREC and partners used Dushanbe’s pre-conference and parliamentary seminar to push practical transboundary water cooperation, including climate-resilience work and WasteMAP satellite monitoring of landfill methane for better policy and greenhouse-gas reporting. Climate Pressure on Water Supplies: A new study warns Central Asia’s glaciers hit their worst mass-loss year on record in 2025, threatening freshwater reserves for millions and raising the risk of water stress turning into an interstate issue. Regional Water Security Politics: At the Dushanbe Water for Sustainable Development conference, officials highlighted both cooperation—like summer reservoir release planning—and the growing upstream-versus-downstream fight over who pays to maintain reservoirs and infrastructure. Tajikistan’s Industrial Push: President Rahmon ordered four new cement plants by 2029 to double output and cover domestic demand, aiming to stabilize construction materials and create jobs. Border and Security Signals: CSTO Secretary-General said Afghanistan–Pakistan tensions are spilling into regional stability and urged stronger border security cooperation, while Afghanistan’s interior ministry claims improved coordination with neighbors including Tajikistan. Digital Economy Meets Water Limits: Indonesia warned that AI, data centers, and digital infrastructure are driving rising water demand, turning water security into a new development and governance challenge.