Glasgow: 10/11/2021: 13:00 GMT: Yesterday at COP26, the state development bank VEB.RF announced the official adoption of the Russian Green Taxonomy. The Taxonomy was developed with the ambition of compatibility with international best practice and VEB.RF designed it to be broadly in line with the Climate Bonds Taxonomy and with the 'substantial contribution' components of the EU Taxonomy.

After announcing their anniversary Resolutions, the Central Asian Stans start switching to actions this week.

With the worst case scenario unravelling, chaos and regional security concerns define this week’s news, while the Stans and their foreign allies remain vigilant.

With the awakening of the Chinese dragon, so did the realisation that economic cooperation is an effective way to maintain stability, and it's back to business for the Stans.

Atmospheric and political temperatures keep rising in Central Asia. The Stans prepare for the worst scenarios juggling both environmental and security threats as further expansions fuel tensions.

As the hottest week of the year comes to an end, allies are pulling in, and start pulling strings to counteract any threats that come their way.

As stakes grow in the region, foreign actors cooperate and set aside their differences to unite for the support of economic stability and human security.

Internally the power saving led to external players to pay extra attention and conduct activity.

Waking up from the smokes and mirrors, Russia is out to win Uzbekistan's heart again, with loads and JVs, while the mood in the neighbouring area is around building trust and bridges.

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