Central Asian states face high climate change risks

A fragile environment where dry steppes depend on mountain glaciers will be hard hit by rising temperatures

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  • Water shortages in arid areas
  • Land stresses
  • Mountain versus lowland state interests
  • Border tensions
  • Social stability risks

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