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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.

Small-Scale Renewable Energy System

Year: 2022

Collections: Policy Briefs

Topics: Energy

Authors: Sospanova A., Kobzev A.

Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

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Strategic programs and roadmaps for a certain period to implement small-scale capacities from renewable energy sources must be developed.

Comprehensive legislation that protects the investor's rights and prescribes the conditions for connecting to the grid, and the sale of energy produced by private energy companies must be in place. Green tariffs, tax regulations and economic stimulation must be introduced. Education and public awareness activities to disseminate information on renewable energy technologies have to be conducted.

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

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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)

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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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

Energy Transition in Central Asia: a Short Review

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Energy

Authors: Rokita Dagmar, Sawatzki Rainer, Szyzdykova Raushan

Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

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“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.
Socio-economic and public health impacts of climate change and water availability in Aral District, Kyzylorda Region, Kazakhstan

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Climate

Authors: Khaibullina Zh., Amantaikyzy A., Ariphanova D., Temirbayeva R., Mitusov A., Zhurumbetova Zh.

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.

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