A training session on sustainable water resource management for specialists from basin organizations of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan has concluded in Shymkent
Shymkent, Kazakhstan – Ten senior and mid-level specialists from the Aral-Syrdarya Basin Inspection (ASBI) of Kazakhstan and the Lower Syrdarya Basin Irrigation Systems Authority (LBIISA) of Uzbekistan have successfully completed a one-day training program on water resource management, considering climate impacts, aimed at implementing national adaptation strategies at the basin level. The transboundary training took place on October 17, 2024, in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, within the framework of Component 2 of the regional program “Climate-Resilient Water Resource Management in Central Asia,” implemented by CAREC. This project is funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on behalf of the German government and co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The intensive sessions, which included workshops and discussions, thoroughly equipped participants with technical knowledge and practical tools essential for water accounting, allocation, and efficient water use. The topics “Automated Water Accounting Systems” and “Water-Saving Techniques and Irrigation Technologies” sparked particular interest, as all Central Asian countries are actively digitizing their canals and focusing on the rational use of water due to its increasing scarcity. The training program also featured a session on the importance of considering gender aspects and the needs of vulnerable groups in water management strategies.
“The training was very interesting and useful for my future work. I gained a lot of information on the automation of water accounting, the safety of hydraulic structures, and water conservation. I will further study the materials on CAREC’s climate portal (ed. – CACIP),” noted Nurzhan Beketov, Chief Specialist of the Aral-Syrdarya Basin Inspection for the Kyzylorda region.
“We learned a lot from the trainers. It was interesting to discover new irrigation technologies and methods. A big thank you to GIZ and CAREC for providing the opportunity to exchange experiences with our Kazakh colleagues, with whom we jointly manage the Syr Darya River,” shared Abdukarim Azimov, Deputy Head of the Lower Syrdarya Basin Irrigation Systems Authority of Uzbekistan.
The training concluded with a group discussion and the presentation of certificates to the participants.
Additional Project Information:
From 2024 to 2026, CAREC is implementing Component 2 of the regional project “Climate-Resilient Water Resource Management in Central Asia,” funded by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on behalf of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, and co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The project’s goal is to enhance the capacity of regional and national water sector specialists in Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), taking into account climate impacts.
As part of the project, 24 gender-sensitive trainings will be conducted at national, transboundary, and regional levels.
Contact Person: Irina Yugai, Project Manager (Water Initiatives Support Program), wisspecialist@carececo.org
