Blue Peace Central Asia – Phase II

Background:

Central Asia continues to face serious challenges in water resources management. Climate change, glacier retreat, population growth, and increasing water demand put pressure on ecosystems and socio-economic systems across the region. The main rivers — the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya — cross the borders of several states, underscoring the necessity of strengthening interstate cooperation not only to ensure the efficient and equitable use of water resources, but also to support the region’s broader sustainable development.

Interstate water cooperation directly affects key sectors such as agriculture, energy, environment, public health, and the regional economy, creating conditions for enhancing food and energy security, reducing climate risks, and building trust among countries.

At the same time, the Central Asian states demonstrate significant political will to strengthen cooperation. They continue to develop mechanisms of interaction at both bilateral and multilateral levels: implementing existing agreements, holding regular working group meetings, and conducting ministerial consultations. These steps reflect the shared understanding that sustainable management of transboundary water resources is possible only through coordinated action and the pursuit of mutually beneficial solutions.

Project Objective:

The objective of Blue Peace Central Asia is to strengthen transboundary water cooperation in the region.

The project aims to benefit the people of Central Asia through equitable allocation and effective management of water resources in the context of climate change.

Target Groups:

●        Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Water Resources, Ecology, and Agriculture etc.

●        Regional water management organizations

●        Research and academic institutions

●        Youth