The conference will result into specific recommendations for the presidents of the Central Asian countries, who will meet in Tashkent in April 2019. Water resources management was one of the key topics for discussion, as it's crucial for the sustainable development of the region
The European Union is one of the leading development partners of Central Asia. Additionally environmental protection and water resources management are among the priority areas of cooperation. Read more about EU projects in Central Asia, as well as prospects for further cooperation
The region of Central Asia is one of the most vulnerable to climate change impacts. Intensive melting of mountain glaciers, growing frequency of natural disasters and droughts are amongst just a few indicators of climate-related risks, which can bring irreversible damage to economic stability and food security in the region
Authors:
Pohl, Benjamin, Annika Kramer, William Hull, Sabine Blumstein, Iskandar Abdullaev, Jusipbek Kazbekov, Tais Reznikova, Ekaterina Strikeleva, Eduard Interwies, Stefan Görlitz
