In the process of implementation of the project ‘Climate-sensitive water resources management in Central Asia’ in the field of national water use, in December 2024, comprehensive support was provided to the 39th regular meeting of the Balkhash-Alakol Basin Council in Almaty, Kazakhstan,where the following main issues were discussed
– Preparation for the 2025 flood season in the Balkhash-Alakol Basin
– Issues of development and provision of land plots in water protection zones and areas
The meeting was attended by the members of the Basin Council, the Acting Chairman of the Committee for Regulation, Protection and Use of Water Resources G.S. Imasheva, the Deputy Mayor of Almaty N.K. Kudaibergenov, the chairmen of local councils and heads of departments.
At the end of the meeting it was decided to send the minutes and decisions of the meeting to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the Committee for Regulation, Protection and Use of Water Resources, the local executive authorities and the owners of hydraulic structures in order to coordinate work on the above-mentioned issues.
The Council expressed special thanks to GIZ for its support of this event and its constant attention to the needs of governmental organisations.