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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.


Governing Groundwater Between Law and Practice

Year: 2022

Collections: Books

Topics: Water, Sustainable Development, Water governance

Authors: Gabriela Cuadrado-Quesada

Countries:

Source: Springer

This book explores the complex relationship between groundwater law and the practical realities of groundwater allocation, with particular emphasis on the principles of equity and sustainable development. The author examines how formal legal frameworks interact with the everyday experiences of communities facing groundwater pollution, scarcity, and overexploitation. Drawing on detailed case studies from Australia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, and India, the book compares groundwater governance approaches in both the Global North and the Global South. Particular attention is given to the role of local governance and community participation in addressing the limitations of state regulation of these often “invisible” water resources. The book concludes with recommendations for improving environmental law by ensuring that legal frameworks better reflect social needs and local realities. Overall, it highlights that effective groundwater governance requires not only robust legal institutions but also a deep understanding of regional environmental challenges and the importance of collective action.


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].


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)


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.


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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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.


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.


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.


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. 


“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.

Ecological monitoring of the water bodies of the Ural-Caspian basin

Year: 2021

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Water, IWRM

Authors: Tulemisova G., Amangosova A., Abdinov R., Kabdrakhimov G., Dzhanzakova B.

Countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research



State of Saxaul Plantations in the Kazakhstan’s Part of the Aral Sea Area

Year: 2021

Collections: Scientific Publications

Topics: Agriculture

Authors: Salmukhanbetova Zh.K., Imanalinova A. A., Dimeyeva L. A., Zverev N.E.

Countries: Kazakhstan

Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research


Кяризы и перспективы их современного использования в Казахстане.

Year: 2021

Collections: Scientific Publications, Research Paper

Topics: Water

Authors: Султанбекова А. К., Азами Абдулла Сагинтаев Жанай, Митусов А.,

Countries: Kazakhstan

Source: Central Asian Journal of Water Research

Целью данной статьи является внедрение в среду центральноазиатских гидрологов, гидрогеологов и аграриев идеи о возможностях использования технологий и сооружения кяризов в наши дни на примере соседних стран и древнего городища Сауран в Туркестанской области Казахстана.


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