Sanitation, wastewater and waste, housing and communal services – Page 11 – CACIP Central Asia Climate Information Portal

Kazakhstan

Capacity building for cooperation on dam safety in Central Asia, Phase III

In the conclusion of Phase II of the project, the need for continued work in the area of dam safety has been underlined by all countries in the region, and the ENVSEC partners have been requested to respond to this need. Important directions for the next phase include development and implementation of national legislation, building capacity of experts, as well as finalization and signing of the cooperation agreement.

October 29, 2023

Kazakhstan

Ust-Kamenogorsk Environmental Remediation (Industrial Waste Treatment)

Objectives (1) Provide secure containment for the toxic waste plume that is contaminating the groundwater of Ust-Kamenogorsk and therefore prevent the plume’s discharge into the Irtysh river and the city’s drinking water supply;
(2) Broadly address all water quality issues around Ust-Kamenogorsk by building strong institutional mechanisms for water quality monitoring and control of ongoing pollution by local municipal and industrial water users.

October 29, 2023

Tajikistan

Water Supply and Sanitation Project

The project overall goal is to ensure rural communities in Tajikistan have sustainable access to drinking water and sanitation.

October 29, 2023

Uzbekistan

Integrated Water Management and Water Efficiency Plan for Zarafshan River Basin

Overall objective of the Project is to develop a National Integrated Water Resources Management and Water Use Efficiency Plan for Zarafshan River Basin of Uzbekistan, to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework for the water sector, and to support the integration of water management issues into relevant intersectoral policy frameworks.

October 29, 2023

Turkmenistan

Addressing Climate Change Risks to Farming Systems in Turkmenistan at National and Community Level

The main objective of the project was to strengthen water management practices at both local and national levels in response to climate change-induced water scarcity risks that are increasingly affecting farming systems in Turkmenistan. The project assessed and delivered concrete water adaptation measures to local vulnerable communities in the three typical agro-ecological regions, while also strengthening national level water legislation and pricing to ensure water availability for the non-state sector farmers. This combination of outcomes was ensured that concrete actions implemented through AF resources were sustainable beyond the lifetime of the project.

October 29, 2023

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Waste Management Framework

The EBRD is considering establishing a Kazahkstan Waste Management Facility which would provide the Bank with an instrument to extend its financing for waste-to-energy projects in Kazahkstan. The project was cancelled.

October 29, 2023

Kazakhstan

Capacity building of local authority through implementing waste management strategy and actions to increase population awareness into environmental problem of the region

Overall objective is to contribute to improved ecology and standards of living in the region Specific objective: increased awareness of the population into solving ecological problem through preparing favourable structure and trained staff for future. Location : Republic of Kazakhstan, Mangistau oblast

October 29, 2023

Tajikistan

Strengthening cooperation on hydrology and environment between Afghanistan and Tajikistan in the upper Amu Darya River basin

The objective of the project is to support the establishment of long-term cooperation between the two countries on hydrology and environment. The aim is also to improve the understanding of and access to information about the water resources and environmental conditions in the upper Amu Darya Basin for relevant stakeholders in the whole basin.

October 29, 2023

Tajikistan

Central Tajikistan Water Rehabilitation Project

The EBRD provided a loan to finance a programme of priority capital investments, to improve the municipal water services in the Central Tajik cities of Gissar, Shachrinav, Somoniyon, and Turzonzoda. The overall objectives of this Project are to: (i) rehabilitate the water supply system and, where applicable, allow selected wastewater improvements; (b) improve both billing and collection; and (c) improve financial and operational management.

October 29, 2023

Kyrgyzstan

Jalalabad Water Rehabilitation Project

The EBRD provided resources to establish a framework of up to €20 million to co-finance with international donors priority water and wastewater rehabilitation sub-projects across the Kyrgyz Republic. When established the framework will envisage sovereign loans for on-lending to the water companies involved as appropriate and would address urgently needed water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation needs.

October 29, 2023