Shavkat Khamraev, Minister of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Honored Irrigator of Uzbekistan “Particular emphasis should be placed on the introduction of artificial intelligence in the field of transboundary water resource management.” - Shavkat Mirziyoyev Water is a precious blessing that transcends national borders and has long connected peoples and … [Read more...]
Central Asia Must Prepare for the Climate That Is Coming
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova A new United Nations assessment has delivered an uncomfortable message: the world's central climate target is no longer avoidable, only manageable. On 2 September 2026, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released Limiting Overshoot, which states plainly that global warming will cross the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels within … [Read more...]
Europe and Central Asia: Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2024 – Managing Water Resources Sustainably for Improved Food Security and Nutrition
If the people of Europe and Central Asia are to have food on their plates, they must have water security. Moreover, water security is a catalyst for transforming the food and agriculture sectors of the region to become more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable. Therefore, sustainable water management practices are a prerequisite for farmers’ resilience against … [Read more...]