Water Management, Water Resources

Rethinking water in Central Asia: the costs of inaction and benefits of water cooperation

A study conducted by Adelphi and CAREC within the framework of the Swiss Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative presents the cost of inaction related to water management in Central Asian countries. The region is experiencing growing competition over water resources and their use for irrigation and hydropower generation. Despite a general political commitment to cooperation, …

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Climate Change, Water Management, Water Resources

The Climate Cryosphere – Water Nexus in Central Asia

Climate change impacts are already noticeable in Central Asia, which is expected to be one of the most vulnerable regions globally. Global warming leads to increased melting of snow and glaciers and thawing of permafrost and as such affects the overall water balance. The mountain cryosphere is already changing and will continue to change considerably …

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Water Management, Water Resources

Financing Climate Change Adaptation in Transboundary Basins; Preparing Bankable Projects

The paper allows countries sharing transboundary river basins and RBOs to better understand the climate financing landscape and how to prepare bankable projects. It explains the importance of taking a transboundary approach to address climate change and discusses the challenges and opportunities for RBOs confronted with the task of carrying out their mandate in the …

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Climate Change, Energy, Water Management, Water Resources

Central Asia Water & Energy Program

Central Asia is a dynamic and geographically diverse region enjoying steady economic growth and new development opportunities. A key element in the continued growth, prosperity, stability and well-being of the population is the smart management of the region’s energy and water resources. The Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP) recognizes that strengthened water and …

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Water Management, Water Resources

Stocktaking review and mapping of water-related knowledge and capacity building initiatives by international partners in Central Asian countries

Central Asia is among the most sensitive regions in terms of water resources, which creates many challenges from social, economic, and geopolitical perspectives. Its geography and uneven distribution of water resources made the governments of all CA countries put the issue of access to water and its management at the top of their agendas. Accelerating …

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Water Management, Water Resources

Central Asia: Towards Water-Secure Sustainable Economies

In the face of increased resource pressures and a changing climate, continued economic growth, human well-being, and regional stability require more sustainable management of the region’s water resources. This brochure outlines the major water security challenges of Central Asia and presents an agenda for national and regional action.

Project fact sheet: REAP- Resource Efficiency in Agri-food Production and Processing

This document represents a fact sheet about the REAP Project, which includes a variety of information on the project. Within the fact sheet includes: the project description; expected results; specific objectives; main target groups and a way forward; contacts and partners. All relevant informations concerning the REAP project is recorded in this document.

Stakeholder Mapping for Implementation of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) measures in Agri-food Production and Processing Sector

The publication maps out different stakeholders relevant information for implementation of SCP measures in agri-food production and processing sector in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It aims to provide overview to different stakeholders to strengthen the impact of similar projects like REAP through potential possible engagements with these stakeholders. This document is an initial draft based on …

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Water Management, Water Resources

Geneva Water Hub Hydropolitics Towards Peace and Security

The objective of  MOOC is to understand the issues surrounding water resource governance. The course will firstly define “What is a resource?” and more particularly water resources, their uses, their related activities, as well as possible conflicts. The course will then focus more in detail on water governance, analyzing the types of rules and rights …

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Cleantech Finance Report – Tajikistan

The REAP Project is to be implemented in Tajikistan in order to  directly support provided to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in agri-food production and processing sector through capacity building measures, direct consultation and guidance through the process of implementing Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) practices. This document is an initial draft based on …

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