Afghanistan is building a 290-kilometer canal from the Amu Darya, which could change the traditional distribution of water resources in the region. Azattyk Asia Kosh-Tepa channel. Photo: Ariana News The construction of the Kosh-Tepa Canal in Afghanistan has become one of the most discussed topics in Central Asia in recent
The flow of the Amu Darya has decreased by 54–77%, mainly due to human activity. Sayfiddin Karaev, asia+ Water flow in the middle and lower reaches of the Amu Darya has declined by 54–77% over the past several decades, with human activity—not climate change—identified as the primary cause, according to
Session 2.5. Water Resources Management under Climate Impact
Key Biodiversity Areas in the Mountains of Central Asia Snow Leopard Landscapes
12 September 2025, 19:52 Astana. September 12. KazTAG – Yaroslav Razumov. Four years ago, on the last day of summer, the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan. The date is not a round one, but there was an informational reason to look at this country – not long before it,
Recent events in the world indicate a breakdown of the old system of international relations, says Marat Mamadshoev, IWPR editor in Tajikistan. The point of no return has been passed and the Central Asian countries will need to adapt to new realities in which old alliances have clearly demonstrated their
Photo credit: Adobe Stock Asset/Pingpao Bangkok, 8 April 2025 New UN report assesses the readiness of Asia- Pacific economies amid climate change Despite driving 60 per cent of the world’s economic expansion in 2024, several countries in the Asia-Pacific region are still not ready to cope with climate shocks
State of the Global Climate 2024 WMO-No. 1368 Collection(s) General Information > Climate Statements > Global: Annual Author(s) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Published by WMO Published in Geneva Year published 2025 Summary The publication provides a summary on the state of the climate indicators in 2024 with sections on key
The Green Central Asia Regional Programme aims at improving access to information and risk analyses in order to enable participating countries to assess the impact of climate change more accurately and to take preventive measures. At the same time, dialogue fora and workshops are meant to increase states´ resilience and decision-makers’ ability to adequately address security hazards resulting from climate change at national and regional level.
It promotes conflict prevention and trans-boundary cooperation. Support is also provided to develop the capacity of partner institutions in the field of environmental management.
Target basins: Syr Darya and Amu Darya
Objective 1
Human capital and educational institutions that address both IWRM and WEF nexus issues
Objective 2
Basin Councils that are sustainable and promote cooperation for mutual economic benefit
Objective 3
Regional and national initiatives that support transboundary water cooperation and address governance needs
Objective 4
Actions that address regional and national environmental challenges
Key Result
Technical capacity and regional cooperation will be strengthened for the management of shared water resources, regional security, economic prosperity, and a healthy environment.
