Water Quality in the Amu Darya Basin: Three Countries Strengthen Regional Cooperation
On 11 November, a regional meeting on cooperation in water quality management in Amu Darya River Basin was held in Tashkent, bringing together representatives of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The meeting was organised as part of an initiative to establish a Regional Working Group on Water Quality in the Amu Darya River Basin. During the […]
Third Partner Dialogue Strengthens Coordination on Water Resources Management in Central Asia
On 11 November 2026, the third Partner Dialogue of the regional programme ‘Climate-sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia’, implemented by GIZ, took place in Tashkent. The meeting brought together representatives of government authorities and relevant institutions from all five Central Asian countries, international organisations, the Delegation of the European Union to Kazakhstan and to […]
Strengthening Regional Cooperation on Sustainable Water Management in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya River Basins
On 10 November 2026, the fourth meeting of the Basin Dialogues in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya river basins took place in Tashkent within the framework of the regional programme ‘Climate-sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia’, implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and […]
Gender Analysis of Climate Change and Water Resources Management in the Kafirnigan River Basin
From August to September 2026, a gender analysis was conducted in 11 cities and districts across the Kafirnigan River Basin to explore how women and men contribute to water resources management and climate change adaptation. The research included awareness-raising and training activities, as well as surveys with local residents. The data collected provided insights into […]
Finland and Central Asia Strengthen Cooperation on Sustainable Groundwater Management
From 5 to 9 October 2026 representatives of ministries and agencies responsible for groundwater monitoring from all five Central Asian countries took part in a study visit to Finland, organised as part of the project’s cooperation with the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK). The visit aimed to strengthen the technical and institutional capacity of Central […]
From Recommendations to Action: Strengthening Inclusive Environmental Governance in Central Asia
On 6-7 October 2026, a regional dialogue on environmental governance took place in Tashkent, bringing together representatives of civil society, Youth Advisory Councils, expert communities, regional thematic working groups and international organisations to discuss joint approaches to the climate and environmental challenges facing Central Asia. Particular attention was given to the role of women and […]
Central Asian Youth Unite for a Greener Future
On 1 October 2026, the 4th Syr Darya Basin Youth Forum brought together more than 170 young environmental activists, teachers, experts and government representatives from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in Guliston, Tajikistan. The Forum provided a regional platform to exchange experiences and explore practical solutions for environmental protection, sustainable water management and climate change. A […]
Bringing together the experience of Central Asia and Slovakia on water resources management for a safer future
From 15 to 17 September 2026, the first international training workshop ‘Technical Support and Assessment of Water Resources Management, Flood Protection and Warning Systems’ was held in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan. The workshop brought together representatives of water and emergency management institutions from all five Central Asian countries, as well as experts from Slovakia. The three-day programme […]
Completion of the Training Series for Women Members of the Kafirnigan River Basin Women’s Forum
On 24 August 2026, the final training session in a series of capacity-building activities for women members of the Kafirnigan River Basin Women’s Forum was held in Dushanbe. The final training focused on ‘Water Resources Management: Modern Approaches, Women’s Participation and Basin Cooperation’. The participants discussed key issues related to effective and sustainable water resources […]
Astana Hosts Discussion on the Concept for Integrated Use and Management of Kazakhstan’s Groundwater Resources
On 21 August 2026, a roundtable discussion was held in Astana to review the Concept for the Integrated Use and Management of Groundwater Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2027-2040. The event was initiated by the National Hydrogeological Service “Kazhydrogeology” and supported by the European Union project ‘EU for Sustainable Central Asia: Joint Action […]
