# Tajikistan

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-13**: Article Publication — Xinhua publishes a feature on China-Central Asia cooperation for Aral Sea restoration, highlighting ongoing efforts.
- **2026-05-07**: Halophyte Research Advancements — Chinese experts from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography examine halophyte samples in Urumqi, signaling progress in salt-tolerant plant applications for Aral Sea restoration.
- **2013**: Research Center Established — The Research Center for Ecology and Environment of Central Asia is founded in Tashkent, with Chinese leadership and regional branches.
- **1960**: Aral Sea Shrinkage Begins — Massive water diversion for irrigation projects in the Soviet era initiates the lake’s dramatic decline.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 90% of Aral Sea Lost: China-Central Asia Restoration Push
2026-08-01 20:40:58 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

China and Central Asian nations are collaborating on ecological restoration of the Aral Sea, which has shrunk by over 90% since the 1960s, turning vast areas into desert. A joint research center, established in 2013, is driving water conservation and halophyte planting to combat desertification and revive ecosystems.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/aral-sea-climate-restoration

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