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Year: 2022


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.


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.


Влияние изменения климата и водообеспеченности на социально-экономические аспекты и здоровье населения в Аральском районе Кызылординской области, Казахстан

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications, Research Paper

Topics: Climate

Authors: Хайбуллина Ж., Амантайкызы А., Арипханова Д., Темирбаева Р., Журумбетова Ж. Митусов А.,

Countries: Kazakhstan

Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research

Цель работы – выявить влияние изменения климата и водообеспеченности на социально-экономические аспекты и общее состояние здоровья населения в Аральском районе Кызылординской области Республики Казахстан. Исследование основано на следующих показателях: демографические характеристики рождаемости, смертности (общей, младенческой, материнской), естественного прироста и ожидаемой продолжительности жизни, показатели здоровья населения, степень роста заболеваний, вызванных неблагоприятной экологией и суровым климатом в период с 2005 по 2019 г. 


Management of sustainable industrial development: innovative search for an adaptive approach in Kyrgyzstan

Year: 2022

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Sustainable Development, Management

Authors: Bobushev T. S.

Countries: Kyrgyzstan

Source: Central Asian Journal of Sustainability and Climate Research

From 1990 until today, diversification and in some cases a sharp decline of industrial production in Kyrgyzstan have not been properly accompanied by proactive planning and/or management strategies. The adopted 2019-2023 Strategy for Sustainable Industry Development of the Kyrgyz Republic [Decree of the Government of the KR, 2019], including its processing segment, mainly aims to foster the advancement of selected manufacturing sectors and exports, as well as to enhance the competitiveness of Kyrgyz-made industrial goods. Kyrgyzstan’s industry represents one of the key elements of the national economy contributing approx. 20.0% to its GDP [NSC, 2021].


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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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.


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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