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Year: 2022


Analysis of sets of factors affecting the variable flow of the Amu Darya River to create a seasonal prognostic model

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Water

Authors: Shadurdyyev G.

Countries: Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan

Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research


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.


Climate Security and Disaster Risk Reduction – Resilience against Flood Risks in Central Asia

Year: 2022

Collections: Policy Briefs

Topics: Climate

Authors: Wesch Stefanie, Scheffran Jurgen Kogutenko Larissa, Rheinbay Janna,

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

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Cooperative regional mechanisms and multi-stakeholder dialogue; adoption of local crossborder perspectives. Strengthening resilience of vulnerable communities. Monitoring and assessment of climate disaster risks in mountainous regions. Fast response mechanisms and disaster simulation drills.Investment in research on climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction; knowledge transfer and better established links between science and practitioners.


Evaluation of transport corridor effects on sustainability: Kazakhstan case study

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Sustainable Development, Transportation and logistics

Authors: Taisarinova A.

Countries: Kazakhstan

Source: Central Asian Journal of Sustainability and Climate Research

This research aimed to identify the implementation level of Task 9.1 (Sustainable Development Goal 9) in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The literature review under this study also allowed assessing the degree to which the transport corridors impact the sustainable development of the Central Asian Region. In addition, 97 companies were surveyed and 51 extended interviews were conducted as part of the CILT Central Asia Project to assess the effects of transport corridors on businesses. The study has revealed significant gaps in the SDG9 data collection system, specifically, the need to integrate indicators on the impacts of building new infrastructure in the information collection system for SDG9 evaluation.


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.


Динамика площади зеркала горных озер бассейна реки Гунт (Памир, Таджикистан)

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Water

Authors: Кабутов Х.К Сагинтаев Жанай, Наврузшоев Х.Д., Восидов Ф.К., Неккадамова Н.М., Халимов А.М.,

Countries: Tajikistan

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Целью данной работы является изучение динамики площади зеркала горных озер в период с 2000 по 2019 г. Используя показатели дистанционного зондирования, нами были собраны сводные данные о питании, расположении и площади зеркала горных озер.


Gender-inclusive clean water supply and sanitation for Central Asia

Year: 2022

Collections: Policy Briefs

Topics: Water, Gender

Authors: Tankibayeva Aliya, Bouman-Dentener Alice, Ingraham Rachel Fisher

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

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● Five Central Asian countries have the right momentum to build genderinclusive WASH

● Transition can accelerate with investments into safe, resource-efficient, scale-appropriate and modern supply and sanitation infrastructure, technologies, and services

● Inclusive WASH systems are resilient when women take an active role in policy decisions at all levels and implementation


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.


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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Water resources and water security in Central Asia

Year: 2022

Collections: Policy Briefs

Topics: Water

Authors: Gafurov A., Latinovic M., Schone T. Kogutenko Larissa,

Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

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Adaptation to expected water shortage and increasing water demand has to be undertaken to achieve water security in the future. In-depth studies on the quantification of climate change impact on water resources should be considered. Optimization of water management practices should consider the best economic value between Central Asian countries. Decision making process on water management should be supported with more scientific knowledge. Capacity building measures on the assessment of water availability in times of climate change should be improved.


Сравнение пылеудерживающей способности лиственных и хвойных пород города Ташкент, Узбекистан

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Climate

Authors: Митусов А., Зейберт Е. А., Акиншина Н. Г.

Countries: Uzbekistan

Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research

Целью исследования является изучение пылеудерживающей способности кроны деревьев и определение возможности использования этого параметра для оценки запыленности воздуха разных зон города. Показатель пылеудерживающей способности выражен в массе пыли, которую может удержать единица площади зеленой массы деревьев.


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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