Photo by: UNDP Kazakhstan is looking to technology to secure its water future. Artificial intelligence, satellite monitoring and automated metering could reduce water losses. International investment should help accelerate the modernization of the country’s water infrastructure, DKNews.kz reports. The third meeting of the Development Partners Coordination Council for Kazakhstan’s Water Sector took
Water security is a key focus of state policy. Therefore, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of the Republic of Kazakhstan faces the task of not only developing water management infrastructure but also implementing modern digital tools for more accurate water resource accounting and management. This was announced by
Photo by the Hydrometeorology Agency of the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan Central Asia’s waterways are rapidly changing their patterns: in the Karatag and Zeravshan river basins, approximately 95% of the seasonal snow cover has already melted. This alarming conclusion was reached by specialists from
On 23-24 July 2026, the 4th Meeting of the EU-UNEP Regional Network was held in Osh, Kyrgyz Republic, where the progress of the project and its achievements were discussed. The meeting was attended by representatives of Osh regional authorities, NGOs, the expert community, as well as grantees of the EU-UNEP
The data was obtained during an aerial survey. Sayfiddin Karaev , asia+ Photo by the Hydrometeorology Agency of the Committee for Environmental Protection of the Republic of Tatarstan Specialists from the Tajikistan Hydrometeorology Agency surveyed snow reserves, glaciers, and glacial lakes. In the Karatag River basin, as well as in
In recent years, water shortages, which have become increasingly acute in the region, will inevitably hinder economic growth in Central Asian countries. Growing populations and industrial development are primarily increasing the burden on water management. In this regard, Kazinform spoke with leading experts to assess the current situation in the
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz News Agency. Representatives of Karakalpakstan discussed with Israeli experts the implementation of innovative solutions for arid regions and adaptation to climate change. The parties agreed to prepare a memorandum on joint projects. The online meeting was held with the participation of the leadership of the Israeli center DeserTech and
RCOY Central Asia 2026 is the only fully youth-led platform of its kind in the region: on 4-6 September, around 100 delegates from nine countries (Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan) will gather in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to develop a common regional position on water security and
Our ancient city of Samarkand is awaiting a major environmental reboot. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has approved the “Green Samarkand” project, which will transform the regional center into a key environmental model for the region, protected from climate change. Key goals are outlined until 2030. During this time, harmful emissions will
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), within the framework of the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative, announces an open call for women water sector specialists to participate in the Regional Network “Women in Water Resources Management in Central Asia”. The Network is a community of practice uniting women
