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Year: 2022


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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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.


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.


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

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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.


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.


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


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.


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


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.


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.


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