Year: 2017
Collections:
Topics: Water governance Climate, IWRM, Irrigation,
Authors: Tristam Barrett, Giuseppe Feola, Marina Khusnitdinova, Viktoria Krylova
Countries: Kazakhstan
Source: Human Ecology
The convergence of climate change and post-Soviet socio-economic and institutional transformations has been underexplored so far, as have the consequences of such convergence on crop agriculture in Central Asia. This paper provides a place-based analysis of constraints and opportunities for adaptation to climate change, with a specific focus on water use, in two districts in southeast Kazakhstan.
Year: 2017
Collections: Research Paper
Topics: Water, Climate, IWRM, Transboundary Water Resources, Transboundary cooperation
Authors: Sarah Hummel
Countries:
Source: International Studies Quarterly
This scientific article examines the impact of relative water scarcity on international relations in the Aral Sea Basin. The author distinguishes between absolute water scarcity, determined by the overall availability of water resources, and relative water scarcity, defined as temporary deviations from normal water availability within a specific river basin. Based on an analysis of hydrological and political data from the Amu Darya and Syr Darya river basins in Central Asia, the study concludes that short-term water shortages stimulate states to take more active policy actions. The findings demonstrate that periods of water scarcity increase the likelihood of both cooperative and conflictual interactions among neighboring countries. This suggests that states employ a variety of foreign policy instruments to address transboundary water challenges under conditions of resource variability. The results highlight the importance of considering climate variability when assessing and forecasting transboundary water disputes and cooperation.
Year: 2017
Collections: Short Communications
Topics: Water
Authors: Wegerich Kai, Klove B., Xenarios Stefanos
Countries: Afghanistan
Year: 2017
Collections: Scientific Publications
Topics: Water, Climate
Authors: Вегерих Кай, Мухамедова Нозилахон
Countries: Uzbekistan
Year: 2017
Collections: Scientific Publications
Topics: Water, Climate
Authors: Klove B., Shokory Jamal Abdul Naser, Tsutsumi Jun-ichiro Giorgos, Yamada Hiroyuki
Countries: Afghanistan
Year: 2017
Collections: Review article
Topics: Water
Authors: Шиварёва Светлана, Булекбаева Латифа
Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
Year: 2017
Collections: Scientific Publications
Topics: Water
Authors: Ерохин С. А., Загинаев В. В.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Year: 2017
Collections: Scientific Publications
Topics: Water
Authors: Wegerich Kai, Zaryab A., Klove B., Noori Ali Reza
Countries: Afghanistan
Year: 2017
Collections: Research Paper
Topics: Sustainable Development, Water governance, Transboundary Water Resources, Transboundary cooperation
Authors: Thang Vo, Thong Tran, Duy Luong
Countries:
Source: Journal of Economic Development
This scientific paper examines water resource management as a key factor in achieving sustainable development, with a particular focus on the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. The authors analyze global challenges, including freshwater scarcity driven by population growth and climate change, which contribute to droughts and soil salinization. The paper reviews international water governance models implemented in OECD and Latin American countries and identifies common challenges, such as financial constraints and information gaps. The study highlights the critical dependence of Vietnam’s agricultural sector on effective water governance and the efficient allocation of water resources. International experience is presented as a valuable foundation for reforming institutional frameworks and preventing social conflicts arising from water scarcity. The authors conclude by emphasizing the need for a flexible and adaptive water governance system capable of responding to contemporary environmental challenges.
Year: 2017
Collections: Research Paper
Topics: IWRM, Water law, Water diplomacy, Transboundary Water Resources, Hydropolitics
Authors: Daria Boklan, Barbara Janusz-Pawletta
Countries:
Source: Environmental Earth Sciences
This article explores the legal challenges of managing transboundary watercourses in Central Asia in the context of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The authors analyze whether existing international, regional, and bilateral legal mechanisms are sufficient for regulating shared rivers such as the Syr Darya, Chu, Talas, Irtysh, Ural, and others.
Year: 2017
Collections: Research Paper
Topics: Water, Water Security
Authors: Frederike Klümper, Thomas Herzfeld, Insa Theesfeld
Countries: Tajikistan
Source: Water
This scientific article examines the concept of water security in the irrigation sector of Tajikistan at the individual farm level. The authors develop a comprehensive Water Security Index that incorporates hydrological, governance, and hybrid dimensions to assess the actual availability and accessibility of water resources. The study reveals that, despite the physical abundance of water, weak governance and institutional barriers are the primary sources of water insecurity. Based on a survey of 399 farming households, the authors establish a typology of farms, demonstrating that large and small producers face fundamentally different water-related challenges. The findings show that effective governance can compensate for infrastructure deficiencies, thereby enhancing the resilience of agricultural production. The article concludes by emphasizing the need to shift from broad national water security indicators toward targeted support for local water distribution and management systems.
Year: 2017
Collections: Scientific Publications
Topics: Water, Climate
Authors: Klove B., Naurozbayeva Zhanar, Ivkina Natalya
Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
Year: 2017
Collections: Scientific Publications
Topics: Water, Climate
Authors: Гафуров А. А., Сагинтаев Жанай, Атанов Серикжан
Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
Year: 2017
Collections: Scientific Publications
Topics: Water, Climate
Authors: Калашникова О. Ю., Молдобеков Б. Д., Абдыбачаев У. А.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Year: 2017
Collections: Scientific Publications
Topics: Water
Authors: Plekhanov P.A.
Countries: Kazakhstan
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