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Year: 2022


“Green” hydrogen for Kazakhstan and CA countries in the era of decarbonisation. Main Findings

Year: 2022

Collections: Policy Briefs

Topics: Energy

Authors: Nurbossynova Saltanat, Idrissov Marat

Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

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  • The Republic of Kazakhstan has natural advances regarding to other CA countries in production of “green” hydrogen;
  • The Republic of Uzbekistan has more developed regulatory system and governmental support for studying and implementation of hydrogen using;
  • The Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan are planning to develop hydrogenation and do not considering the hydrogen as the way of decarbonisation;
  • There are no information about Turkmenistan’s government attitude regarding hydrogen development.

Differentiated regional policy approach for the development of monotowns in Kazakhstan

Year: 2022

Collections: Policy Briefs

Topics: Sustainable Development

Authors: Samekina S., Issayeva G.

Countries: Kazakhstan

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An individual monotown is a unique combination of available resources, trends and potential. Earlier management decisions, due to their uniformity, did not take such specifics into account. As a result, state support measures have not had the expected effect. The introduction of a differentiated approach to regional policy transformation can therefore be a trigger for positive change.


Современное состояние реализации Цели устойчивого развития 9 на примере Кыргызской Республики и Республики Казахстан

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Sustainable Development

Authors: Эралиева А. А.

Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan

Source: Цетральноазиатский журнал исследования климата и устойчивого развития

Цели устойчивого развития, провозглашенные ООН на период до 2030 г, включают обширный спектр задач. Цель работы-проанализировать современное состояние ЦУР 9 в рассматриваемых странах, выявить нерешенные вопросы и сформулировать первостепенные направления развития. В статье использованы методы анализа и синтеза, статистический метод в совокупности с системным и комплексными подходами. Научная новизна заключается в том, что проведен контент-анализ, проанализированы изменения по отраслям в рассматриваемых странах. Исследование показало, что достигнуты определенные шаги к технологическому прорыву, но имеются нерешенные вопросы. Эффективный менеджмент и оптимальное применение ресурсов, инновационных и цифровых технологий позволит странам достичь ЦУР 9.


Diving into Water Diplomacy – Exploring the Emergence of a Concept

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications, Review article

Topics: Water, Water governance Water diplomacy,

Authors: Bota Sharipova, Susanne Schmeier, Rozemarijn ter Horst, Alyssa Offutt, Jenniver Sehring

Countries:

Source: Diplomatica, 4(2), 200-221

Based on a review of academic and policy documents, we analyze the variety of understandings and common patterns in the definition of water diplomacy. We also analyze tools, tracks, and levels through which and at which water diplomacy is conducted or analyzed.


Правовые и экологические предпосылки отнесения крупных ГЭС к возобновляемым источникам энергии в условиях Таджикистана: инициирование дискуссии

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Water, Energy

Authors: Улугов У., Султанова Т.

Countries: Tajikistan

Source: Цетральноазиатский журнал исследования климата и устойчивого развития

В статье инициируется дискуссия по одной из наиболее актуальных проблем современного энергетического права, имеющей чрезвычайно важное значение для дальнейшего развития энергетической отрасли Республики Таджикистан и других государств с весомым гидроэнергетическим потенциалом. В частности, в статье поднимается проблема о необоснованности общепризнанной позиции, что крупные ГЭС не относятся к возобновляемым источникам энергии. Авторы статьи исследовали ряд публикаций, в которых излагается идея признания принадлежности крупных ГЭС к возобновляемым источникам энергии, и в рамках настоящей статьи развили её с учётом собственных наблюдений и доводов в контексте гидроэнергетического потенциала Республики Таджикистан.


Exploring 100 Years of Finnish Transboundary Water Interactions With Russia: An Historical Analysis of Diplomacy and Cooperation

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications, Review article

Topics: Water, Water governance Water diplomacy,

Authors: Juho Haapala, Marko Keskinen

Countries:

Source: Water Alternatives, 15(1), 93-128

This study combines the strengths of historical studies and analytical approaches on transboundary water interactions to establish an historical process perspective on transboundary waters. The study analytically separates transboundary water cooperation, water diplomacy, and their broader political setting, and analyses their interplay over a long period of time. The paper presents a detailed case study on the development and transformation of Finnish-Russian transboundary water interactions over the last 100 years, with an emphasis on Finland and its relationship with the Soviet Union/Russia after World War II.


Agrarian Reforms and Food Policy Process in Tajikistan

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Agriculture

Authors: Babu Suresh Chandra, Akramov Kamiljon

Countries: Tajikistan

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Changing with the weather: Afghan farmers adapt to drought

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Climate

Authors: Aliyar Qurban, Collins Neil

Countries: Afghanistan

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Water consumption of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) from a site in northern Kazakhstan

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Water

Authors: Thevs Niels, Aliev Kumar

Countries: Kazakhstan

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Sustainable mobility and logistics for Central Asia. Research perspectives for a climate center

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Sustainable Development

Authors: Idrissov Marat, Yerzakovich Yelena, Dienel Hans-Liudger, Assmann Tom

Countries: Kazakhstan

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Социально-экологические, правовые и экономические аспекты изучения содержания тяжелых металлов в продуктах потребления в Республике Таджикистан в контексте развития крупных городов страны

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Sustainable Development

Authors: Улугов У., Султанова Т., Шарипов Б., Азизов Ф.

Countries: Tajikistan

Source: Цетральноазиатский журнал исследования климата и устойчивого развития

В 2021–2022 гг. общественная организация «Пешсаф» при поддержке международной общественной организации «Чистая Земля» запустила проект по исследованию товаров народного потребления на содержание токсичных металлов (среди которых особое место занимает свинец) в крупных городах страны. Свинец и его соединения чрезвычайно часто применяются в пищевой, лакокрасочной промышленности и для изготовления игрушек. Это ставит под угрозу жизнь и здоровье населения крупных городов, которое становится главным потребителем товаров народного потребления.



The impacts of the pandemic on Kazakh-German University education system and introduction of innovative activities and practices on the example of IWRM Master programme and UNESCO Chair on water resources management activities in CA and Afghanistan

Year: 2022

Collections: Reports

Topics: Water

Authors:

Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan

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The report was prepared by a team of experts, a staff member of UNESCO Chair on Water Resources Management in Central Asia at Kazakh-German University (DKU)


The scientific online tool “Water Use Efficiency Monitor for Central Asia - WUEMoCA” for monitoring and optimizing national water use efficiency measures

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Water, Irrigation, IWRM

Authors: Conrad Christopher, Usman Muhammad, Kenjabaev Shavkat, Ziganshina Dinara, Kussainova Maira, Nikolayenko Alexandr

Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan

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Management interventions to increase water use efficiency in the irrigation sector of Central Asia were introduced but a scientific control instrument is still missing - The online tool WUEMoCA provides relevant irrigation performance indicators in the Aral Sea Basin from satellite data in combination with additional sources - WUEMoCA-based analysis of water security and water use efficiency showed: o 11 out of 33 provinces in the Aral Sea Basin were below the critical level to supply crop water demands for more than 5 years in 2000-2018. o Irrigation water use efficiency is very low in general (55%-60%) and scientific data hints at missing or failing water management interventions in the Amu Darya and Zarafshan basins. - WUEMoCA can strategically supplement the ongoing digitization efforts of the countries in the water sector. - By utilizing WUEMoCA-like tools, Central Asian governments and water management bodies will have new platforms for steering and assessing current and future strategic interventions in regional water management.


Knowledge-based soil management for a sustainable ecological and economic development of Central Asia

Year: 2022

Collections: Policy Briefs

Topics: Agriculture, Sustainable Development

Authors: Guggenberger Georg, Shibistova Olga, Liebelt Peter, Muminjanov Hafiz, Kassam Amir, Friedrich Theodor

Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan

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Soil degradation is widespread and cross-border in Central Asia with multiple symptoms. This impairs the provision of ecosystem services, including food production, climate change mitigation, biodiversity, and human health. The soil health concept links soil management to broader sustainable development goals. Soil knowledge and its application has to be invigorated, for instance by establishing a Central Asian Soil Competence Network.


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