The region of Central Asia consists of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Here, water management is a critical issue, as diversion of water for agriculture accounts for more than 90% of the total water usage, mainly for cotton fields in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.

Due to leaking irrigation channels and unsustainable monocultures, soil salinity increases, and huge amounts of water loss put stress on the water supplies. Balancing the needs for agricultural production and the generation of energy through hydropower is challenging, as the waterflow is disrupted. . Climate change and population increases will put additional stress on the region’s water resources with 10 to 30% less water available in the aforementioned rivers by 2050.

As a result of the growing awareness of the need to adopt a Nexus approach in the region, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), in cooperation with the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS), are implementing the Nexus Regional Dialogues Programme activities. The project is part of the Global Nexus Programme

of the Nexus Dialogues held in five regions of the world financed by the European Union (EU) and the

German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Phase II of the project Phase II will focus on the development of tools and practical application of the Nexus

approach for:

a) a joint implementation of transboundary projects based on the WEF Nexus approach;

b) identification of suitable funding mechanisms for such projects;

c) strengthening the competence of

experts in the practical application of the WEF Nexus approach in planning and investment decisions

to ensure sustainable development and enhanced water, energy and food security in Central Asia.

event 23 May 2023

Nexus Regional Dialogue Central Asia // Over 500 representatives from Central Asia attend CACCC- 2023

On the 16th and 17th of May, the 5th Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2023) brought together national representatives and other…

event 23 May 2023

Программа регионального диалога по усилению взаимосвязи в Центральной Азии // Более 500 представителей из стран ца участвуют в цакик-2023

16 и 17 мая 5-я Конференция по изменению климата в Центральной Азии (CACCC-2023) собрала национальных представителей и другие заинтересованные…

event 17 May 2023

Программа регионального диалога по усилению взаимосвязи в Центральной Азии // Европейский союз продвигает подход нексус для более устойчивого развития центральной азии

Программа Nexus Regional Dialogue в Центральной Азии представила свои основные выводы на 5-й Центральноазиатской конференции по изменению климата…

event 12 Apr 2023

Research Article // The Nexus between Agriculture, Water, Energy and Environmental Degradation in Central Asia—Empirical Evidence Using Panel Data Models

By Olimjon Saidmamatov and colleagues. There is a positive long-term impact of economic growth, water productivity, energy consumption and…

event 22 Dec 2022

Publication // Management of sediment-induced problems at Tuyamuyun Hydro-Complex

By Sanjay Giri and Eric Stern. In this publication, a comprehensive review of the studies and data available as well as a rapid analysis of the…

event 21 Dec 2022

Publication // Meeting the demands of the construction industry – The economic case for re-using sediment from the Tuyamuyun Hydropower Complex

By Dr. Vanja Westerberg. The Tuyamuyun Hydro Complex (THC) is a system of four interconnected reservoirs and a series of canals on the lower Amu…

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