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Central Asian water specialists explore water-saving irrigation and digital solutions at regional training in Tashkent

Water-sector specialists from across Central Asia gathered in Tashkent from 10–12 August for a regional training focused on the practical application of water-saving irrigation technologies and digital solutions in the context of climate change. The training, titled “Implementation of water-saving i

Открытый отбор участниц в Региональную сеть «Женщины в управлении водными ресурсами в Центральной Ази»

Региональный экологический центр Центральной Азии (РЭЦЦА) в рамках инициативы Blue Peace Центральная Азия объявляет открытый отбор женщин-специалистов водного сектора для участия в Региональной сети «Женщины в управлении водными ресурсами в Центральной Азии».

Almaty seminar advances regional master's programme in water diplomacy

On July 20-21, representatives of partner universities from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan gathered in Almaty, both in person and online,for a two-day regional seminar to jointly advance the development of the Master's Programme in Water Diplomacy under the Blue Peac

BPCA experts completed first transboundary assessment mission across the Isfara river basin

Over five days in early July, a team of experts of Blue Peace Central Asia project travelled the length of the Isfara River Basin - from Osh and Batken in the Kyrgyz Republic, through Isfara city and Khujand in Tajikistan, to Besharyk district and Fergana in Uzbekistan. The mission, conducted on 5-9

Blue Peace Central Asia Steering Committee reviewed six months of regional progress

The second Steering Committee meeting of the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) project convened on 2 July 2026 in hybrid format, bringing together representatives of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), IUCN

Blue Peace Central Asia signs Memorandum with leading Kyrgyz Universities

On July 1, The Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative marked an important step for regional water cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Central Asia moves from assessment to action on environmental flows

Water experts, government representatives and development partners from across Central Asia gathered in Tashkent on 17 June 2026 for a regional workshop on Advancing Environmental Flows in Central Asia: From Expert Assessment to Practical Implementation. Held in hybrid format and organized under the

Blue Peace Central Asia presents: Regional Youth Water Solutions Incubator

Young innovators across Central Asia are invited to apply for the Regional Youth Water Solutions Incubator , a new initiative designed to support the next generation of leaders in addressing the region's most pressing water challenges.

Advancing Water Quality Monitoring Across Central Asia: Outcomes from Shymkent

As countries across Central Asia face growing pressures on water resources, strengthening cooperation on water quality has become increasingly important for protecting ecosystems, supporting sustainable development, and ensuring water security across shared river basins.

Call for Applications: Young Researchers Competition on Water in Central Asia and Afghanistan

Young scientists across Central Asia and Afghanistan are invited to apply for the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) Research Competition, supporting innovative, applied solutions to the region’s most pressing water challenges.

Frontiers of Transboundary Cooperation: BPCA convened high-level Pre-conference forum ahead of the 2026 UN Water conference

More than 100 representatives from governments, regional organizations, development partners, river basin organizations, and international experts gathered in Dushanbe for the Pre-Conference Forum "Frontiers of Transboundary Cooperation: Tools and Actions for Sustainable Water Management."

Strengthening Regional Capacity for Transboundary Water Cooperation

As climate change, growing water demand, and evolving regional dynamics place increasing pressure on shared water resources, strengthening transboundary cooperation remains essential for the future of Central Asia.

From Dialogue to Action: Blue Peace Central Asia at the Regional Environmental Summit 2026

How can Central Asia strengthen cooperation on water and climate in a rapidly changing region? This question was at the heart of the Regional Environmental Summit 2026, where the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative brought together governments, researchers, universities, and development partne

Central Asian Countries Continue Water Dialogue at ICWC Meeting in Bukhara

At a time when water challenges are becoming increasingly complex across Central Asia, continued dialogue and cooperation remain essential. This spirit of collaboration was at the heart of the 93rd meeting of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination (ICWC), held in the historic city of Bukha

Women Water Week 2026: Strengthening Women’s Leadership in the Water Sector

Enhancing the role of women in water management is essential for building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable water systems. In this context, Women Water Week 2026 was organized in Tashkent on 25–26 March, bringing together around 70 women professionals from across Uzbekistan’s water sector.

Bishkek Hosts Meeting of the Joint Kyrgyz-Tajik Water Management Commission

On 6 March 2026, Bishkek hosted a meeting of the Joint Kyrgyz-Tajik Water Management Commission, aimed at further strengthening cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan in the management and use of water resources.

Advancing Regional Cooperation in the Water Sector: 92nd ICWC Meeting in Dushanbe

On February 20, 2026, Dushanbe hosted the 92nd meeting of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination of Central Asia (ICWC).

Kazakhstan moves forward on integrated groundwater strategy for 2027–2040

On February 13, national and international experts gathered in Astana for a one-day working meeting to discuss the draft Concept for the Integrated Use and Management of Groundwater of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2027–2040. The meeting served as a key platform to align priorities, incorporate int

Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Water Cooperation at Fifth Joint Meeting

On 30 January 2026, the historic city of Khiva, Uzbekistan, hosted the Fifth Meeting of the Joint Turkmen–Uzbek Intergovernmental Commission on Water Management Issues.

How do we equip the next generation of leaders to manage water beyond borders?

On 18 December, University representatives and experts from across Central Asia came together to shape the future of water diplomacy education through the development of a Regional Master’s program in Water Diplomacy.

Regional Working Group on Water Quality Holds Annual Meeting

On 10 December 2025, the Regional Working Group on Water Quality (RWG-WQ) convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, gathering representatives of government agencies, hydrometeorological services, universities, international organizations, and water quality experts from across Central Asia. The meeting was hel

BPCA Initiative advances Switzerland–Kazakhstan Cooperation on Water Governance

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 res

Regional Workshop Enhances Women’s Leadership in Water Diplomacy

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 G

Kazakhstan Hosted a Workshop on Small Transboundary River Cooperation

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 basi

Advancing Transboundary Water Collaboration in Central Asia

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

National Workshop in Tashkent Strengthens Transboundary Water Cooperation

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 ded

National Consultations: Central Asian scientists Unite for Climate-Resilient Water Management

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 chang

Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative Enters New Phase with Uzbekistan–Tajikistan-Switzerland MoU

The Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative has officially entered a new phase, marking a renewed commitment to regional water cooperation and sustainable resource management. The milestone was marked with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Swiss Confederation and the gov

The Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Switzerland Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Regional Water Cooperation under Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative

T ashkent, Uzbekistan – May 27, 2025 – The Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Swiss Confederation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the framework of the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative, reaffirming their joint commitment to promoting regio

Blue Peace Central Asia Strengthens Cooperation in Water Resources Management

Tashkent, Uzbekistan – March 28, 2025 – A Regional Workshop was held in Tashkent as part of Switzerland’s Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative. The event brought together over 80 participants, including national delegations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan,

Regional validation workshop of the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative

On March 28, 2025, a regional validation workshop of the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative will be held in Tashkent. Participants will include representatives from key regional and national stakeholder groups, such as national ministries and agencies, members of the Regional Advisory Committee, nat

An exchange visit of water quality laboratories from Central Asian countries took place in Aktau.

On August 26, 2024, an exchange visit of water quality laboratories took place in the city of Aktau, Republic of Kazakhstan, organized within the framework of the Action Plan of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality (RWG-WQ). The need for conducting the exchange visit was identified during the

Call for Application - “Drops of the Future” Youth Workshop Water-Food-Energy Nexus

Empowering Voices: Central Asian Youth Reflect on Water Sustainability at High-Level Conference

The Swiss initiative Blue Peace Central Asia, with its secretariat at the Regional Environmental Center of Central Asia, organized an art project at the Third International High-Level Conference "Water for Sustainable Development." This conference was hosted by the Government of the Republic of Taji

Results of the community of practice on water, sanitation, and hygiene (COP4WASH) seminar in Central Asia

As part of the Blue Peace Central Asia project by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), an offline seminar was held from June 2 to June 6, 2024, in Fergana, Uzbekistan. This seminar, an annual meeting for members of the Community of Practice on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (CoP4W

Monitoring Snowscapes: The Future of Snowpack Analysis in Central Asia

In an era of growing climate change challenges, the emergence of the innovative tool SnowMapper Central Asia is gaining increasing significance for snow cover analysis and monitoring in Central Asia. The SnowMapper Central Asia tool represents a unique web-based tool, developed with support from SDC

NAS meeting: academic and scientific-practical opportunities for universities in Central Asia are presented

On March 18, 2024, an online meeting of the Central Asian Network of Academic Societies (NAS) was held to discuss the network's development and collaboration opportunities among universities in the region. The meeting was organized by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in collabo

Water for Peace: Opening of two transboundary hydroposts

On February 23, 2024, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Minister of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan opened two gauging stations along the transboundary Big Fergana Canal and North Fergana Canal. This was made possible through Blue Peace Ce

Training on water diplomacy and international water law: ENU launches a new discipline

At the beginning of the academic semester in 2024, the Department of Regional Studies at the Faculty of International Relations of the Eurasian National University (ENU) named after L.N. Gumilyov introduced a new course titled "Water Issues in Central Asia," designed for first-year master's students

What were discussed by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan at the 6th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan joint working group on environmental protection and water quality issues in the Syrdarya river basin?

During the 6th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group (Commission) on environmental protection and water quality issues in the Syrdarya River Basin, information on the implementation of the Commission's Work Plan for 2023 was reviewed and discussed. The meeting was held with the su

Water Quality in Central Asia Discussed by Experts of the Regional Working Group in Astana, Kazakhstan

The latest session of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality (RWG-WQ) was conducted by the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia as part of the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), in Astana, Kazakhstan. The aim of this event was

UNFCCC COP-28: Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative discusses investment opportunities in Nexus projects

Dubai, UAE – On December 5, 2023, a side event on the topic «Exploring Pathways to Investments in Nexus Projects for Enhanced Transboundary Cooperation in Central Asia» was held at the Central Asia Pavilion at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on

Blue Peace Central Asia initiative conducts training for trainers on water diplomacy and international water law

One of the identified constraints in the region's achievement of economic and environmental sustainability and the resolution of complex transboundary water resource management issues was the shortage of human capital. "Undoubtedly, your (teachers') contribution to preparing future water diplomats a

Strengthening Regional Cooperation through Education

Last chance! Present your projects and activities in INBO News! [Extended deadline 30 Nov 2023]

Preparations are starting for the edition of INBO Newsletter №31. Published every year, and distributed in 3 languages (French, English, Spanish) all over the world, this Newsletter aims at giving an account of the richness of the actions and analyses carried out by the members of our Network, as we

Water Day within the framework of the 13th Central Asian Leadership Program (CALP)

Sustainable Future Dialogue: Expert Perspectives on Cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin

Discover What Participants of the Event on Aral Sea Basin Cooperation, Organized in Celebration of IFAS's 30th Anniversary, Shared with Us About Strategic Horizons, Sustainable Development, and the Challenges Ahead for Both Them and Us.

Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative supports cooperation in the Aral sea basin: Interbasin dialogue at IFAS 30th Anniversary Conference

On the 05-07 June 2023, Dushanbe hosted the International Conference commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).

Blue Peace Central Asia promotes Water Diplomacy among academia

A meeting of the Central Asian Network of Academic Societies (NAS) was recently held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on April 26, organized by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in partnership with the USAID Regional Water and Environment Project (WAVE).

Bota Sharipova, water diplomacy expert

Бота Шарипова, эксперт по водной дипломатии

Анализ водного следа в Центральной Азии

В данном отчете представлены результаты одного из первых практических применений методологии оценки водного следа в регионе Центральной Азии.

Water Footprint Analysis of Central Asia

This report presents the results of one of the first practical applications of the Water Footprint Assessment methodology in the Central Asian region.

Regional cooperation on water quality

The regular meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality (RWG-WQ) was held on 13 December 2022 in Tashkent in a hybrid format, bringing together local and international experts on water management and environmental protection from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbeki

Results of the Fifth Meeting of the Kazakh-Uzbek Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection and Water Quality in the Syr Darya River Basin

On December 14-15, 2022 the 5th meeting of the joint Kazakh-Uzbek Working Group on Environmental Protection and Water Quality in the Syr Darya River Basin supported by the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative, with CAREC acting as the Secretariat, was held in Tashkent.

The Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative promotes the development of a Community of Practice and Research in Central Asia

The Blue Peace Project, in partnership with the USAID Regional Water and Environment Project, held the next meeting of the Network of Academic societies (NAS) in Bishkek on November 10, 2022.

Sanjay Giri, fluvial hydraulics expert

Санджей Гири, эксперт по речной гидравлике

Pakizat Sailaubekova, environmentalist and co-founder of recycle.birge

Пакизат Сайлаубекова, эколог и сооснователь recycle.birge

Promoting systemic approach to water education of the region by Blue Peace Central Asia initiative

Meeting of members of the Academic Societies Network in Dushanbe on June 10, 2022

BPCA in Dushanbe Water Process

Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative presented at the Second High-Level International Conference on International Decade for Action "Water for Sustainable Development" 2018-2028

Importance of Water User Associations in solving water scarcity problems for Osh region of Kyrgyzstan

The 2020/21 water shortage in the Osh was driven by decreasing water availability, snowfall and increased water use. The water scarcity was very serious however, thanks to improved water management practices, disaster was avoided.

Otabek Suleimanov, general producer of Stihia music festival

Отабек Сулейманов, генеральный продюсер фестиваля "Стихия"

В этом выпуске #BPCAtalks​ Отабек Сулейманов, генеральный продюсер фестиваля "Стихия" рассказывает о том, как фестиваль электронной музыки помогает региону Приаралья.

A Unique Course to Modeling of Hydrological Systems in Central Asia

To get more familiar with modern approaches for water balance quantification, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has supported the development of a dedicated Master-level dedicated course called Central Asia Hydrology: Applied Modeling (CAHAM).

Study tour by the Central Asian Delegation to the Senegal River Basin

From 22 to 31 March 2022, a delegation from Central Asia visited the Senegal River basin as part of the Blue Peace Central Asia Project study tour.

Yekaterina Strikeleva, water management and water diplomacy expert

Екатерина Стрикелева, эксперт по управлению водой и водной дипломатии

UNESCO Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN) - Call for interest

UNESCO Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN) - Call for interest - Deadline: 31 January 2022

Sustainable Future Dialogue: Expert Perspectives on Cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin

Discover What Participants of the Event on Aral Sea Basin Cooperation, Organized in Celebration of IFAS's 30th Anniversary, Shared with Us About Strategic Horizons, Sustainable Development, and the Challenges Ahead for Both Them and Us.

Experts of the Central Asian Regional Working Group on Water Quality discussed priorities for cooperation

On 13-14 December 2021, the regular meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality (RWG-WQ) as well as the bilateral meeting of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection and Water Quality in the Syrdarya River Basin took place in Almaty. The meetings w

Almas Kitapbayev, environmentalist, organizer of the expedition to the Aral sea

Алмас Китапбаев, эколог, организатор экспедиции на Аральское море

Alexander Nikolayenko, Green Central Asia initiative Regional Adviser

Александр Николаенко, региональный советник инициативы "Зеленая Центральная Азия"

Before there was war, a river flowed through the peaceful heart of Kabul

Four decades ago, the river was a spectacular sight as it flowed through the peaceful city. But today neglection and climate change made it impossible to use Kabul's water.

Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative highlights progress in the region at World Water Week

The annual World Water Week was held from 23-27 August, Central Asia was the subject of two sessions, organised by BPCA

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Iona Dobrescu, water footprint expert

Иоана Добреску, эксперт Water Footprint Implementation

Opportunities for a unified water quality classification and expansion of the expert group: regular meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality took place online

Strategic aspects of water management in Central Asia – the fourth webinar of the research program “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery”

Water specialists, scientists and government officials gathered to discuss strategic challenges and opportunities in the Central Asian water sector. Participants represented all Central Asia countries, Afghanistan and Europe

Upcoming webinar - Strategic aspects of water resources management in Central Asia

The 4th webinar within the programme “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery: economic, institutional and strategic aspects of water resources management in Central Asia”

Nataliya Chemayeva, environment specialist

Наталия Чемаева, эколог

How drought created fertile grounds for collaboration in Kazakhstan

In 2020, the water levels of Bartogay reservoir dropped tens of meters. The drought had a serious impact on farmers that depend on water from the reservoir. Yet, it also paved the way for all water users to work together to find solutions to the problem.

The third webinar of the research program “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery” outlined the economic foundations of the regional cooperation on water in Central Asia

Representatives of governmental agencies, research institutes and civil society organisations underlined that political will to strengthen the regional cooperation is now stronger than ever

Унифицированные учебно-методические комплексы базовых профессиональных дисциплин для подготовки бакалавров

Подготовленные экспертами комплексы дисциплин являются моделями программ дисциплин в составе специальностей «Гидромелиорация» и «Гидротехническое строительство».

The second webinar of the research program “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery” covered essential structural and institutional reforms

100 experts from Central Asia, Europe, Afghanistan and China discussed the past and ongoing reforms implemented in the region, the key factors that lead to ineffective water use, and shared studies on the topic.

Preliminary results of the Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021

159 applications from 38 countries (5 continents!) were submitted to participate in the #TechChallengeCA #AralSea. 24 applications will compete for the main prize!

Meylis Amanov, IWRM master student

Мейлис Аманов, студент магистрант по ИУВР

Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021 online meetings

On December 15 and December 21, 2020, online meetings were held within the framework of the Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021.

Denis Ten, eco farmer from Almaty

Денис Тен, экофермер

Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021: international innovators invited to help restore landscape in the Aral Sea region

Dr Tomas Saks, Senior Researcher, University of Fribourg

Томас Сакс, старший исследователь, Фрибурский университет

The launch of the new research programme “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery” with the first regional webinar

The new programme will develop scientific and evidence-based recommendations with a socio-economic perspective for high-level decision-makers designing water sector-related policies.

The Aral Sea: Let’s turn the tide with innovation!

More about "The Disruptive Tech Challenge for landscape restoration in the Aral Sea Watershed" from our partners

How can innovation help the Aral Sea?

Good news from our partners, Kazakh-German University! Soon they will announce the contest for innovative solutions to help the Aral Sea.

Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, DKU water specialist and activist

Екатерина Александровская, специалист по управлению водными ресурсами

Dr Guy Bonvin, Special Envoy for Water in Central Asia of SDC

Др. Ги Бонвин, Специальный посланник по воде SDC

Astana World Expo 2017

the Swiss pavilion opened its doors at World Expo Astana 2017

Basel Conference on IWRM

“Basel Conference on Integrated Water Resources Management” on 24-26 November 2014

Share the story that matters: webinars from Blue Peace Central Asia

The Blue Peace Central Asia initiative is looking for writers and photographers to tell the world how turning competition over water into opportunities for collaboration, can lead to peaceful and sustainable societies.

Water connects: the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative at the annual Central Asian Leadership Programme

The Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative was presented to the participants of the 11th Central Asian Leadership Programme (CALP). It is the only regular leadership programme enhancing sustainable development in the region.

MOOC on Water Resources Management and Policy

MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Water Resources Management and Policy on the Coursera platform available in English. This course is a first of a series, it is free of charge and freely accessible.

Central Asia: Towards Water-Secure Sustainable Economies

This brochure by Central Asia Water & Energy Program covers the major water security challenges of the region.

Stocktaking review and mapping of water-related knowledge and capacity building initiatives

Learn about key activities by the international organizations operating in the water management sector in Central Asia.

Central Asia Water and Energy Program: Working for Energy and Water Security

The Central Asia Water and Energy Program is a partnership between the World Bank, the European Union, Switzerland and the United Kingdom to promote energy and water security in Central Asia.

Financing Climate Change Adaptation in Transboundary Basins: Preparing Bankable Projects

This working paper outlines how to prepare project proposals accordingly with the requirements and criteria of the financial institutions. The report is a guide for those working on climate change adaptation in transboundary river basins.

Regional Working Group on Water Quality have met online

Experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan discussed the changes in water quality management, monitoring and transboundary cooperation. It is the first time the Regional Working Group on Water Quality has met online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was held within Blue

The Climate Cryosphere – Water Nexus in Central Asia

Climate change impacts are already noticeable in Central Asia, which is expected to be one of the most vulnerable regions globally

The entire population of Central Asia

The entire population of Central Asia is directly or indirectly exposed to the consequences of water crises. However, the effect and scale of the problems related to regional water management are felt very dissimilar by different people in the region.

The Blue Peace Central Asia Water Talks

The Blue Peace Central Asia Water Talks are short interviews with a wide range of water professionals, starting from the young, freshly graduated specialists talking about their...

The Blue Peace Central Asia Water Talks

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Rethinking water in Central Asia: the costs of inaction and benefits of water cooperation

A study conducted by adelphi and CAREC within the framework of Swiss Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative

Переосмысление водного вопроса в Центральной Азии: Цена бездействия и преимущества водного сотрудничества

Исследование, проведенное adelphi и РЭЦЦА в рамках швейцарской инициативы Blue Peace Central Asia

Дэн Смит, Директор Стокгольмского Международного Института Исследований Мира

Многие источники воды являются общими. Поэтому такие действия как создание договоренностей о сотрудничестве, институтов между правительствами региона, которые будут способствовать практическим решениям проблемы является отправной точкой для региона.

Терхи Хакала, Специальный представитель ЕС по Центральной Азии

ЕС работает вместе с Казахстаном, Кыргызской Республикой, Таджикистаном, Туркменистаном и Узбекистаном для оказания поддержки их действиям в области климата и «зеленого» перехода. Наше сотрудничество значительно расширилось, но необходимо усилить наши совместные действия для защиты окружающей среды

Татьяна Проскурякова, Региональный директор Всемирного банка по Центральной Азии

За последние 30 лет МФСА сыграл важную роль в решении сложных вопросов водопользования и управления во многих секторах Центральной Азии. Сегодня региональное сотрудничество важно как никогда, и странам Центральной Азии нужен более сильный, финансово устойчивый МФСА с более широкими полномочиями для

Антониу Гутерриш, Генеральный секретарь ООН

Постепенное исчезновение [Аральского] моря произошло не из-за изменения климата, а по причине неправильного управления водными ресурсами […] Но это также показывает, что, если в связи с изменением климата решительные действия не будут предприняты, мы увидим множество подобных трагедий по всему миру.

Шавкат Мирзиёев, Президент Республики Узбекистан

Узбекистан непосредственно заинтересован в том, чтобы регион стал зоной стабильности, устойчивого развития и добрососедства. Мирная, экономически процветающая Центральная Азия – наша важнейшая цель и ключевая задача. Узбекистан решительно настроен на диалог, конструктивное взаимодействие и укреплени

Сердар Бердымухамедов, Президент Туркменистана

Наши страны [Центральной Азии] образуют единое геоэкономическое пространство, что подразумевает развитие и укрепление сотрудничества, основанного на общем видении своего места и роли в континентальных и глобальных процессах, осознание и чёткое формулирование целей, использование имеющихся объективны

Эмомали Рахмон, Президент Республики Таджикистан

Последствия изменения климата и возрастающий спрос на водные ресурсы, связанный с ростом населения и развития экономик стран региона, диктуют необходимость координации и слаженных действий в области комплексного использования водных ресурсов.

Садыр Жапаров, Президент Кыргызской Республики

Уверен, что наша совместная работа, постоянный диалог и общение на основе взаимного уважения, учета интересов друг друга, в духе добрососедства, позволят преодолевать все препятствия и трудности, развивать и поддерживать чувство общности интересов и единства народов, населяющих с незапамятных времен

Касым-Жомарт Токаев, Президент Республики Казахстан

Сегодня исходя из общих интересов и вызовов, наш регион вступил в новый этап развития. В этом отношении тесный и конструктивный политический диалог между всеми пятью странами региона будет способствовать торговому, экономическому, инвестиционному и межчеловеческому взаимодействию.

Dan Smith, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Director

A lot of water sources are shared. So working together is the beginning point to set up cooperative arrangements, institutions between the governments of the region that make practical solutions possible to handle the problem.

Terhi Hakala, EU Special Representative for Central Asia

EU works together with Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to support them in their climate action and green transition. Our cooperation has significantly expanded, but we need to do more together to protect the environment and turn climate challenges into green

Tatiana Proskuryakova, the World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia

For the past 30 years IFAS has been instrumental in addressing the complex interplay of water use and management across many sectors in Central Asia. Today, regional collaboration is more important than ever, and countries of Central Asia need a stronger, financially sustainable IFAS with a broader

António Guterres, UN Secretary General

The Aral Sea’s progressive disappearance was not because of climate change, it was mismanagement by humankind of water resources. But it also shows that if in relation to climate change, we are not able to act forcefully to tame this phenomenon, we might see this kind of tragedy multiply around the

Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is interested in the region to become a zone of stability, sustainable development and good neighborliness. A peaceful, economically prosperous Central Asia is our most important goal and key task. Uzbekistan is determined to engage in dialogue, constructive interaction and strengthening

Serdar Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan

Our countries [of Central Asia] form a single geo-economic space, which implies the development and strengthening of cooperation based on a common vision of their place and role in continental and global processes, awareness and clear formulation of goals, use of available objective opportunities an

Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan

The consequences of climate change and the increasing demand for water resources associated with population growth and the development of economies in the region dictate the need for coordination and joint actions in the field of integrated use of water resources.

Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic

I am confident that our joint work, constant dialog and communication on the basis of mutual respect, consideration of each other's interests, in the spirit of good-neighborliness, will allow us to overcome all obstacles and difficulties, develop and maintain the sense of common interests and unity

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Today by sharing common interests and challenges, our region has entered the next stage of its development. In this respect, close and constructive political dialogue among all five regional countries will be instrumental for trade, economic, investment, and people-to-people interaction.

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First meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality in online format

First Regional SDG Summit in Kazakhstan

First Regional event on Mobilizing Finance for Sustainable Development Goals in CA

Заседание Региональной рабочей группы по качеству воды в Ташкенте

Региональное сотрудничество в области качества воды как одна из основ для успешного экономического развития

Meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality in Tashkent

Regional cooperation on water quality as one of the pillars of the successful economic development

Central Asia delegation at Budapest Water Forum 2019

The BPCA supported the participation of the Central Asian delegation in the Budapest Water Summit and a high-level workshop at the Corvinius University (15-18 October 2019)

Страны Центральной Азии на Всемирной неделе воды 2019

Вовлечение институтов стратегических исследований стран Центральной Азии в региональный водный диалог и совместное участие в глобальном водном событии

Central Asian countries at the World Water Week 2019

Involving strategic research institutes of the Central Asian countries into the regional water dialogue and joint participation in the global water event

Dissemination of the experience of Chu-Talas Water Commission

An exchange visit as an opportunity to foster closer bilateral cooperation between water organizations of Osh and Andijan

Распространение опыта Чу-Таласской водохозяйственной комиссии

Обменный визит как возможность наладить более тесное двустороннее сотрудничество между водными организациями Оша и Андижана

From Glaciers to the Aral Sea – a film about youth scientific expedition

Transboundary water cooperation discussed at the Astana Economic Forum 2019

Connecting water and economic growth at the Astana Economic Forum 2019

Второй технический диалог Blue Peace Central Asia

Поддержание диалога посредством обмена лучшими примерами совместного использования воды в общих бассейнах, изучения уроков соседей и совместной разработки рекомендаций для более эффективного сотрудничества

Second Technical Dialogue of the Blue Peace Central Asia

Keeping dialogue through exchanging the best cases of joint WM in shared basins, learning the lessons of the neighbors and jointly formulating the recommendations for more effective cooperation

CA delegation studied the experience of the Senegal basin - May 2018

Central Asian water specialists learned the experience of more than 45 years of cooperative river basin management in the Senegal basin

Делегация ЦА изучила опыт бассейна реки Сенегал - май 2018

Специалисты по водным ресурсам Центральной Азии изучили более чем 45-летний опыт совместного управления речными бассейнами в бассейне Сенегала.

Promoting transboundary water cooperation at the Astana Economic Forum 2018

A roundtable discussion on transboundary water cooperation in Central Asia

Содействие трансграничному водному сотрудничеству на Астанинском экономическом форуме 2018

Круглый стол по трансграничному водному сотрудничеству в Центральной Азии