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This report presents a preliminary climate risk profile for Kyrgyzstan, focusing on the correlation between climate factors and disasters, as well as impacts on crop production and livelihoods. Developed by CAMP Alatoo and UNDP, the assessment identifies floods and flash floods as the most damaging climate-related disasters, with significant risks concentrated in the south-western Oblasts, particularly Batken, Jalal Abad, and Osh. The report also highlights gender-specific vulnerabilities and a gap between expert assessments and local perceptions of risk in the Suusamyr Valley.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) investigates the theft of gold and platinum group metals (PGM) from South African mines and refineries between 1999 and 2004. It examines the role of organised crime syndicates, the effectiveness of security measures, and the relationship between the mining industry and the South African Police Service (SAPS). The study highlights significant discrepancies in crime reporting and suggests that the scale of theft is far greater than official recovery statistics indicate, driven by international smuggling networks.