Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/311921 
Year of Publication: 
2025
Citation: 
[Journal:] Central Asian Journal of Water Research [ISSN:] 2522-9060 [Volume:] 11 [Issue:] 1 [Publisher:] Kazakh-German University [Place:] Almaty [Year:] 2025 [Pages:] 47-58
Publisher: 
Kazakh-German University, Almaty
Abstract: 
Political tensions over water management in the Central Asia region have intensified since the Soviet era, as ecological issues like the drying Aral Sea and seasonal hydropower disruptions impact downstream countries. The paper discusses the region’s water governance challenges, including climate-induced uncertainties, water resource demands, and the limited capacity of local research institutions. While Central Asia’s governments have initiated reforms, including new infrastructure and agreements, resilience in water management remains underdeveloped. The paper also explores the role of higher education institutions in fostering capacity-building for sustainable governance, emphasizing the need for local expertise and regional collaboration. The proposed establishment of a Central Asian water research platform aims to enhance science-policy integration, promote sustainable water governance, and support informed regional cooperation on transboundary water issues.
Subjects: 
water governance
water management
Central Asia
transboundary
water cooperation
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