Switzerland and Kazakhstan reaffirmed their partnership in water governance and regional cooperation during a series of high-level meetings and technical consultations held from 28 November to 2 December 2025. The discussions highlighted shared priorities in sustainable water management, climate resilience and regional...
On November 26, women professionals from across Central Asia and the South Caucasus gathered in Tashkent for a regional workshop focused on strengthening women’s leadership in climate-sensitive water resources management and transboundary water diplomacy. The event was organized by CAREC under the GIZ “Climate Sensitive...
On November 27, representatives from Kazakhstan’s water institutions, basin experts, and international partners gathered in Almaty to discuss the next steps for Component 2 of the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative, focusing on cooperation and benefit-sharing in small transboundary river basins. The workshop...
Central Asia’s water future depends on dialogue, cooperation and trust. Rivers such as the Amu Darya and Syr Darya connect five nations — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. These common water resources also pose shared challenges amid growing demand, climate change and environmental stress....
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), in partnership with the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and with the support of the Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan, held a national workshop dedicated to discussing...
Central Asia faces growing challenges from climate change, glacier melt, and water scarcity, which increasingly affect communities and economies across the region. To respond effectively, scientists and policymakers are coming together to build a shared vision for how the region can adapt to a changing climate and ...