100 Kilometers Along the Aral Sea: Exploring the Future ARAL ULTRA Route
Ten influencers from the United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia were the first to explore the route of the future ARAL ULTRA ultramarathon. Among them were four women — accomplished endurance athletes with experience in international races and ultramarathons.
“Thousands of people support me, but every day is still a struggle.” What It Means to Be an Environmental Activist in Uzbekistan
Many people imagine environmental activism as a world of inspiring projects, media interviews and public recognition. What often remains unseen are the pressure, criticism, constant self-education and emotional burnout that come with it. Environmental blogger and activist Mutabar Khushvaktova explains why environmental activism is not about slogans, but about daily work, responsibility and perseverance.
Mailuu-Suu: A Radioactive Legacy at the Gates of the Fergana Valley
In the Fergana Valley, water is not an abstract environmental issue but part of everyday life for women, children and families: drinking, food preparation, caring for the home, kitchen gardens, fields and the health of loved ones. That is why the story of Mailuu-Suu matters not only as a problem of former uranium tailings, but also as a question of water safety, food security and the future of those living downstream.
