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
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
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)
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
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.
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
This report presents the results of one of the first practical applications of the Water Footprint Assessment methodology in the Central Asian region. The Water Footprint is a measure of the water used for the production of goods and services. The Blue Water Footprint refers to the consumption of surface
The Blue Peace Central Asia initiative has been promoting water as an instrument of peace and cooperation in Central Asia since 2016. Countries sharing this valuable resource across transboundary river basins are supported to build dialogue on water resources management on the basis of robust evidence and science, as well
This paper studies the effect of the 2018 drought on household consumption and poverty in Afghanistan, a semi-arid and conflict-affected country. The paper combines geolocated household data with remote-sensing weather data on precipitation, vegetation, and temperature. The findings show that drought-like conditions decreased monthly per capita consumption expenditures and hence
In a recent study, scientists found that a previously unmeasured source – water percolating through soil and fractured rock below California’s Sierra Nevada mountains – delivers an average of 4 million acre-feet (5 cubic kilometers) of water to the state’s Central Valley each year. This underground source accounts for about
