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New Partnerships Advance Hydro-Diplomacy Education in Central Asia
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New Partnerships Advance Hydro-Diplomacy Education in Central Asia

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has taken another step towards strengthening regional cooperation in hydro-diplomacy education through the signing of two agreements aimed at advancing a joint Master's Program in Water Diplomacy and Water Resources Management.

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New Partnerships Advance Hydro-Diplomacy Education in Central Asia
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New Partnerships Advance Hydro-Diplomacy Education in Central Asia

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has taken another step towards strengthening regional cooperation in hydro-diplomacy education through the signing of two agreements aimed at advancing a joint Master's Program in Water Diplomacy and Water Resources Management.

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Strengthening Transboundary Water Cooperation: IWMI Enhances Water Monitoring Capacities in Central Asia River Basin
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Strengthening Transboundary Water Cooperation: IWMI Enhances Water Monitoring Capacities in Central Asia River Basin

Reliable water measurement and effective information exchange are essential for managing shared water resources, particularly in transboundary river basins. In the Isfara River Basin, shared by Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan, outdated monitoring equipment, limited technical capacities, and differences in national water management systems present challenges for accurate water accounting and coordinated water management. Addressing these challenges requires improved monitoring tools, stronger institutional capacities, and practical cooperation among water management organizations across borders.

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Blue Peace Central Asia announces selected researchers and innovators for two regional youth initiatives
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Blue Peace Central Asia announces selected researchers and innovators for two regional youth initiatives

Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) has selected participants for two regional youth initiatives aimed at supporting young researchers and innovators working on water-related challenges across Central Asia and Afghanistan.

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Central Asia explores practical solutions for safer wastewater reuse
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Central Asia explores practical solutions for safer wastewater reuse

Experts and representatives from across Central Asia gathered in Issyk-Kul for a regional seminar on sanitation, wastewater reuse and sludge management, focusing on practical solutions for water-stressed communities.

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Central Asian water specialists explore water-saving irrigation and digital solutions at regional training in Tashkent
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Central Asian water specialists explore water-saving irrigation and digital solutions at regional training in Tashkent

Water-sector specialists from across Central Asia gathered in Tashkent from 10–12 August for a regional training focused on the practical application of water-saving irrigation technologies and digital solutions in the context of climate change. The training, titled “Implementation of water-saving irrigation technologies and digital solutions in the context of climate change in water management of Central Asia,” brought together specialists from water management institutions, basin organizations, research and educational institutions, as well as irrigation professionals and young specialists.

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Almaty seminar advances regional master's programme in water diplomacy
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Almaty seminar advances regional master's programme in water diplomacy

On July 20-21, representatives of partner universities from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan gathered in Almaty, both in person and online,for a two-day regional seminar to jointly advance the development of the Master's Programme in Water Diplomacy under the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative.

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Frontiers of Transboundary Cooperation: BPCA convened high-level Pre-conference forum ahead of the 2026 UN Water conference
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Frontiers of Transboundary Cooperation: BPCA convened high-level Pre-conference forum ahead of the 2026 UN Water conference

More than 100 representatives from governments, regional organizations, development partners, river basin organizations, and international experts gathered in Dushanbe for the Pre-Conference Forum "Frontiers of Transboundary Cooperation: Tools and Actions for Sustainable Water Management." Organized by the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative together with World Bank’s Central Asia Water and Energy Program (CAWEP), the forum served as a key regional milestone in preparation for the 2026 UN Water Conference, highlighting Central Asia's growing role in advancing practical solutions for transboundary water cooperation.

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BPCA experts completed first transboundary assessment mission across the Isfara river basin
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BPCA experts completed first transboundary assessment mission across the Isfara river basin

Over five days in early July, a team of experts of Blue Peace Central Asia project travelled the length of the Isfara River Basin - from Osh and Batken in the Kyrgyz Republic, through Isfara city and Khujand in Tajikistan, to Besharyk district and Fergana in Uzbekistan. The mission, conducted on 5-9 July 2026, marked the first basin-wide field assessment under Pillar 2 of the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative, which strengthens cooperation on small transboundary rivers through basin-level governance and investment-oriented planning.

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Blue Peace Central Asia Steering Committee reviewed six months of regional progress
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Blue Peace Central Asia Steering Committee reviewed six months of regional progress

The second Steering Committee meeting of the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) project convened on 2 July 2026 in hybrid format, bringing together representatives of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), IUCN, and CAREC to review the project’s progress over the first half of 2026 and set priorities for the months ahead.

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Blue Peace Central Asia signs Memorandum with leading Kyrgyz Universities
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Blue Peace Central Asia signs Memorandum with leading Kyrgyz Universities

On July 1, The Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative marked an important step for regional water cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic.

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Central Asia moves from assessment to action on environmental flows
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Central Asia moves from assessment to action on environmental flows

Water experts, government representatives and development partners from across Central Asia gathered in Tashkent on 17 June 2026 for a regional workshop on Advancing Environmental Flows in Central Asia: From Expert Assessment to Practical Implementation. Held in hybrid format and organized under the Blue Peace Central Asia project, the workshop brought together specialists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to advance the region's shift from traditional, engineering- and resource-based water management toward integrated approaches that keep enough water in rivers to sustain ecosystems.

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Blue Peace Central Asia presents: Regional Youth Water Solutions Incubator
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Blue Peace Central Asia presents: Regional Youth Water Solutions Incubator

Young innovators across Central Asia are invited to apply for the Regional Youth Water Solutions Incubator, a new initiative designed to support the next generation of leaders in addressing the region's most pressing water challenges.

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Advancing Water Quality Monitoring Across Central Asia: Outcomes from Shymkent
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Advancing Water Quality Monitoring Across Central Asia: Outcomes from Shymkent

As countries across Central Asia face growing pressures on water resources, strengthening cooperation on water quality has become increasingly important for protecting ecosystems, supporting sustainable development, and ensuring water security across shared river basins.

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Strengthening Regional Capacity for Transboundary Water Cooperation
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Strengthening Regional Capacity for Transboundary Water Cooperation

As climate change, growing water demand, and evolving regional dynamics place increasing pressure on shared water resources, strengthening transboundary cooperation remains essential for the future of Central Asia.

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Call for Applications: Young Researchers Competition on Water in Central Asia and Afghanistan
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Call for Applications: Young Researchers Competition on Water in Central Asia and Afghanistan

Young scientists across Central Asia and Afghanistan are invited to apply for the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) Research Competition, supporting innovative, applied solutions to the region’s most pressing water challenges.

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From Dialogue to Action: Blue Peace Central Asia at the Regional Environmental Summit 2026
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From Dialogue to Action: Blue Peace Central Asia at the Regional Environmental Summit 2026

How can Central Asia strengthen cooperation on water and climate in a rapidly changing region?

This question was at the heart of the Regional Environmental Summit 2026, where the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative brought together governments, researchers, universities, and development partners to explore practical solutions for the region’s shared water challenges.

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Central Asian Countries Continue Water Dialogue at ICWC Meeting in Bukhara
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Central Asian Countries Continue Water Dialogue at ICWC Meeting in Bukhara

At a time when water challenges are becoming increasingly complex across Central Asia, continued dialogue and cooperation remain essential. This spirit of collaboration was at the heart of the 93rd meeting of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination (ICWC), held in the historic city of Bukhara.

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Women Water Week 2026: Strengthening Women’s Leadership in the Water Sector
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Women Water Week 2026: Strengthening Women’s Leadership in the Water Sector

Enhancing the role of women in water management is essential for building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable water systems. In this context, Women Water Week 2026 was organized in Tashkent on 25–26 March, bringing together around 70 women professionals from across Uzbekistan’s water sector.

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Bishkek Hosts Meeting of the Joint Kyrgyz-Tajik Water Management Commission
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Bishkek Hosts Meeting of the Joint Kyrgyz-Tajik Water Management Commission

On 6 March 2026, Bishkek hosted a meeting of the Joint Kyrgyz-Tajik Water Management Commission, aimed at further strengthening cooperation between the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tajikistan in the management and use of water resources.

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Advancing Regional Cooperation in the Water Sector: 92nd ICWC Meeting in Dushanbe
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Advancing Regional Cooperation in the Water Sector: 92nd ICWC Meeting in Dushanbe

On February 20, 2026, Dushanbe hosted the 92nd meeting of the Interstate Commission for Water Coordination of Central Asia (ICWC).

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Kazakhstan moves forward on integrated groundwater strategy for 2027–2040
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Kazakhstan moves forward on integrated groundwater strategy for 2027–2040

On February 13, national and international experts gathered in Astana for a one-day working meeting to discuss the draft Concept for the Integrated Use and Management of Groundwater of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2027–2040. The meeting served as a key platform to align priorities, incorporate international experience, and prepare the concept for further formal review.

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Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Water Cooperation at Fifth Joint Meeting
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Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Water Cooperation at Fifth Joint Meeting

On 30 January 2026, the historic city of Khiva, Uzbekistan, hosted the Fifth Meeting of the Joint Turkmen–Uzbek Intergovernmental Commission on Water Management Issues.

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How do we equip the next generation of leaders to manage water beyond borders?
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How do we equip the next generation of leaders to manage water beyond borders?

On 18 December, University representatives and experts from across Central Asia came together to shape the future of water diplomacy education through the development of a Regional Master’s program in Water Diplomacy.

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Regional Working Group on Water Quality Holds Annual Meeting
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Regional Working Group on Water Quality Holds Annual Meeting

On 10 December 2025, the Regional Working Group on Water Quality (RWG-WQ) convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, gathering representatives of government agencies, hydrometeorological services, universities, international organizations, and water quality experts from across Central Asia. The meeting was held in a hybrid format under the framework of the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and IUCN in partnership with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC).

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BPCA Initiative advances Switzerland–Kazakhstan Cooperation on Water Governance
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BPCA Initiative advances Switzerland–Kazakhstan Cooperation on Water Governance

Switzerland and Kazakhstan reaffirmed their partnership in water governance and regional cooperation during a series of high-level meetings and technical consultations held from 28 November to 2 December 2025. The discussions highlighted shared priorities in sustainable water management, climate resilience and regional stability in Central Asia.

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Regional Workshop Enhances Women’s Leadership in Water Diplomacy
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Regional Workshop Enhances Women’s Leadership in Water Diplomacy

On November 26, women professionals from across Central Asia and the South Caucasus gathered in Tashkent for a regional workshop focused on strengthening women’s leadership in climate-sensitive water resources management and transboundary water diplomacy. The event was organized by CAREC under the GIZ “Climate Sensitive Water Resources Management in Central Asia” program, co-financed by Switzerland and within the SDC-funded Blue Peace Central Asia initiative implemented by IWMI, IUCN and CAREC.

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Kazakhstan Hosted a Workshop on Small Transboundary River Cooperation
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Kazakhstan Hosted a Workshop on Small Transboundary River Cooperation

On November 27, representatives from Kazakhstan’s water institutions, basin experts, and international partners gathered in Almaty to discuss the next steps for Component 2 of the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative, focusing on cooperation and benefit-sharing in small transboundary river basins. The workshop was organized by IWMI Central Asia together with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan and CAREC.

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Advancing Transboundary Water Collaboration in Central Asia
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Advancing Transboundary Water Collaboration in Central Asia

Central Asia’s water future depends on dialogue, cooperation and trust. Rivers such as the Amu Darya and Syr Darya connect five nations — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. These common water resources also pose shared challenges amid growing demand, climate change and environmental stress.

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National Workshop in Tashkent Strengthens Transboundary Water Cooperation
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National Workshop in Tashkent Strengthens Transboundary Water Cooperation

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), in partnership with the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and with the support of the Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan, held a national workshop dedicated to discussing the Roadmap for BPCA 2 Pillar: Benefit Sharing at the Basin Level

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National Consultations: Central Asian scientists Unite for Climate-Resilient Water Management
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National Consultations: Central Asian scientists Unite for Climate-Resilient Water Management

Central Asia faces growing challenges from climate change, glacier melt, and water scarcity, which increasingly affect communities and economies across the region. To respond effectively, scientists and policymakers are coming together to build a shared vision for how the region can adapt to a changing climate and manage its precious water resources sustainably.

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Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative Enters New Phase with  Uzbekistan–Tajikistan-Switzerland MoU
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Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative Enters New Phase with Uzbekistan–Tajikistan-Switzerland MoU

The Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative has officially entered a new phase, marking a renewed commitment to regional water cooperation and sustainable resource management. The milestone was marked with the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Swiss Confederation and the governments of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan during high-level events held in Tashkent and Dushanbe.

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The Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Switzerland Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Regional Water Cooperation under Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative
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The Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Switzerland Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Regional Water Cooperation under Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative

Tashkent, Uzbekistan – May 27, 2025 – The Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Swiss Confederation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the framework of the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative, reaffirming their joint commitment to promoting regional cooperation, sustainable water management, and transboundary dialogue in Central Asia.


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Blue Peace Central Asia Strengthens Cooperation in Water Resources Management
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Blue Peace Central Asia Strengthens Cooperation in Water Resources Management

Tashkent, Uzbekistan – March 28, 2025 – A Regional Workshop was held in Tashkent as part of Switzerland’s Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative. The event brought together over 80 participants, including national delegations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of international and regional organizations, experts, and government partners.


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Regional validation workshop of the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative

On March 28, 2025, a regional validation workshop of the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative will be held in Tashkent. Participants will include representatives from key regional and national stakeholder groups, such as national ministries and agencies, members of the Regional Advisory Committee, national policy institutes, universities, NGOs, regional and international organizations.

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An exchange visit of water quality laboratories from Central Asian countries took place in Aktau.
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An exchange visit of water quality laboratories from Central Asian countries took place in Aktau.

On August 26, 2024, an exchange visit of water quality laboratories took place in the city of Aktau, Republic of Kazakhstan, organized within the framework of the Action Plan of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality (RWG-WQ). The need for conducting the exchange visit was identified during the sixth meeting of the RWG-WQ, which was held in December last year in Astana.

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Call for Application - “Drops of the Future” Youth Workshop Water-Food-Energy Nexus
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Call for Application - “Drops of the Future” Youth Workshop Water-Food-Energy Nexus

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Empowering Voices: Central Asian Youth Reflect on Water Sustainability at High-Level Conference
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Empowering Voices: Central Asian Youth Reflect on Water Sustainability at High-Level Conference

The Swiss initiative Blue Peace Central Asia, with its secretariat at the Regional Environmental Center of Central Asia, organized an art project at the Third International High-Level Conference "Water for Sustainable Development." This conference was hosted by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan in collaboration with the UN from June 10 to 13 in Dushanbe.


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Results of the community of practice on water, sanitation, and hygiene (COP4WASH) seminar in Central Asia
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Results of the community of practice on water, sanitation, and hygiene (COP4WASH) seminar in Central Asia

As part of the Blue Peace Central Asia project by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), an offline seminar was held from June 2 to June 6, 2024, in Fergana, Uzbekistan. This seminar, an annual meeting for members of the Community of Practice on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (CoP4WASH) in Central Asia, aimed to foster research and collaboration in the areas of water supply, sanitation, and hygiene. The event brought together 40 representatives from universities, international and regional NGOs across Central Asia and Switzerland.

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Monitoring Snowscapes: The Future of Snowpack Analysis in Central Asia
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Monitoring Snowscapes: The Future of Snowpack Analysis in Central Asia

In an era of growing climate change challenges, the emergence of the innovative tool SnowMapper Central Asia is gaining increasing significance for snow cover analysis and monitoring in Central Asia. The SnowMapper Central Asia tool represents a unique web-based tool, developed with support from SDC.

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NAS meeting: academic and scientific-practical opportunities for universities in Central Asia are presented
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NAS meeting: academic and scientific-practical opportunities for universities in Central Asia are presented

On March 18, 2024, an online meeting of the Central Asian Network of Academic Societies (NAS) was held to discuss the network's development and collaboration opportunities among universities in the region. The meeting was organized by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in collaboration with the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), the Regional USAID Water and Environment Resources Project, and the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC).

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Water for Peace: Opening of two transboundary hydroposts
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Water for Peace: Opening of two transboundary hydroposts

On February 23, 2024, the Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Minister of Water Resources of the Republic of Uzbekistan opened two gauging stations along the transboundary Big Fergana Canal and North Fergana Canal. This was made possible through Blue Peace Central Asia initiative of the Government of Switzerland.

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Training on water diplomacy and international water law: ENU launches a new discipline
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Training on water diplomacy and international water law: ENU launches a new discipline

At the beginning of the academic semester in 2024, the Department of Regional Studies at the Faculty of International Relations of the Eurasian National University (ENU) named after L.N. Gumilyov introduced a new course titled "Water Issues in Central Asia," designed for first-year master's students.

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What were discussed by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan at the 6th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan joint working group on environmental protection and water quality issues in the Syrdarya river basin?
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What were discussed by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan at the 6th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan joint working group on environmental protection and water quality issues in the Syrdarya river basin?

During the 6th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group (Commission) on environmental protection and water quality issues in the Syrdarya River Basin, information on the implementation of the Commission's Work Plan for 2023 was reviewed and discussed. The meeting was held with the support of the Blue Peace Central Asia project in December 2023 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

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Water Quality in Central Asia Discussed by Experts of the Regional Working Group in Astana, Kazakhstan
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Water Quality in Central Asia Discussed by Experts of the Regional Working Group in Astana, Kazakhstan

The latest session of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality (RWG-WQ) was conducted by the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia as part of the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), in Astana, Kazakhstan. The aim of this event was to facilitate a comprehensive dialogue among countries on water quality management in Central Asia.

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UNFCCC COP-28: Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative discusses investment opportunities in Nexus projects
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UNFCCC COP-28: Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative discusses investment opportunities in Nexus projects

Dubai, UAE – On December 5, 2023, a side event on the topic «Exploring Pathways to Investments in Nexus Projects for Enhanced Transboundary Cooperation in Central Asia» was held at the Central Asia Pavilion at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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Blue Peace Central Asia initiative conducts training for trainers on water diplomacy and international water law
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Blue Peace Central Asia initiative conducts training for trainers on water diplomacy and international water law

One of the identified constraints in the region's achievement of economic and environmental sustainability and the resolution of complex transboundary water resource management issues was the shortage of human capital. "Undoubtedly, your (teachers') contribution to preparing future water diplomats and practitioners involved in advancing regional water cooperation in Central Asia is very important," highlighted Dimka Stantchev, Water Policy Adviser at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, in his welcoming remarks to the training participants.

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Strengthening Regional Cooperation through Education
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Strengthening Regional Cooperation through Education

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Last chance! Present your projects and activities in INBO News! [Extended deadline 30 Nov 2023]
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Last chance! Present your projects and activities in INBO News! [Extended deadline 30 Nov 2023]

Preparations are starting for the edition of INBO Newsletter №31. Published every year, and distributed in 3 languages (French, English, Spanish) all over the world, this Newsletter aims at giving an account of the richness of the actions and analyses carried out by the members of our Network, as well as by our partner organizations.

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Water Day within the framework of the 13th Central Asian Leadership Program (CALP)
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Water Day within the framework of the 13th Central Asian Leadership Program (CALP)

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Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative supports cooperation in the Aral sea basin: Interbasin dialogue at IFAS 30th Anniversary Conference
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Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative supports cooperation in the Aral sea basin: Interbasin dialogue at IFAS 30th Anniversary Conference

On the 05-07 June 2023, Dushanbe hosted the International Conference commemorating the 30th
Anniversary of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS).

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Blue Peace Central Asia promotes Water Diplomacy among academia
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Blue Peace Central Asia promotes Water Diplomacy among academia

A meeting of the Central Asian Network of Academic Societies (NAS) was recently held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on April 26, organized by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in partnership with the USAID Regional Water and Environment Project (WAVE).

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Regional cooperation on water quality
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Regional cooperation on water quality

The regular meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality (RWG-WQ) was held on 13 December 2022 in Tashkent in a hybrid format, bringing together local and international experts on water management and environmental protection from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

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Results of the Fifth Meeting of the Kazakh-Uzbek Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection and Water Quality in the Syr Darya River Basin
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Results of the Fifth Meeting of the Kazakh-Uzbek Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection and Water Quality in the Syr Darya River Basin

On December 14-15, 2022 the 5th meeting of the joint Kazakh-Uzbek Working Group on Environmental Protection and Water Quality in the Syr Darya River Basin supported by the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative, with CAREC acting as the Secretariat, was held in Tashkent.

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The Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative promotes the development of a Community of Practice and Research in Central Asia
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The Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative promotes the development of a Community of Practice and Research in Central Asia

The Blue Peace Project, in partnership with the USAID Regional Water and Environment Project, held the next meeting of the Network of Academic societies (NAS) in Bishkek on November 10, 2022.

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Promoting systemic approach to water education of the region by Blue Peace Central Asia initiative
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Promoting systemic approach to water education of the region by Blue Peace Central Asia initiative

Meeting of members of the Academic Societies Network in Dushanbe on June 10, 2022

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BPCA in Dushanbe Water Process
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BPCA in Dushanbe Water Process

Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative presented at the Second High-Level International Conference on International Decade for Action "Water for Sustainable Development" 2018-2028

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A Unique Course to Modeling of Hydrological Systems in Central Asia
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A Unique Course to Modeling of Hydrological Systems in Central Asia

To get more familiar with modern approaches for water balance quantification, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has supported the development of a dedicated Master-level dedicated course called Central Asia Hydrology: Applied Modeling (CAHAM).

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Study tour by the Central Asian Delegation to the Senegal River Basin
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Study tour by the Central Asian Delegation to the Senegal River Basin

From 22 to 31 March 2022, a delegation from Central Asia visited the Senegal River basin as part of the Blue Peace Central Asia Project study tour.

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Experts of the Central Asian Regional Working Group on Water Quality discussed priorities for cooperation
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Experts of the Central Asian Regional Working Group on Water Quality discussed priorities for cooperation

On 13-14 December 2021, the regular meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality (RWG-WQ) as well as the bilateral meeting of the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Environmental Protection and Water Quality in the Syrdarya River Basin took place in Almaty. The meetings were held in a hybrid format, which helped to bring together water management, environmental and sanitation experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

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UNESCO Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN) - Call for interest
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UNESCO Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN) - Call for interest

UNESCO Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN) - Call for interest - Deadline: 31 January 2022

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Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative highlights progress in the region at World Water Week
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Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative highlights progress in the region at World Water Week

The annual World Water Week was held from 23-27 August, Central Asia was the subject of two sessions, organised by BPCA

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World Water Week 2021 starts next Monday!
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World Water Week 2021 starts next Monday!

Register now to join the world’s leading water conference

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From Glaciers to the Aral Sea – a film about youth scientific expedition
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From Glaciers to the Aral Sea – a film about youth scientific expedition

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Opportunities for a unified water quality classification and expansion of the expert group: regular meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality took place online
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Opportunities for a unified water quality classification and expansion of the expert group: regular meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality took place online

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Strategic aspects of water management in Central Asia – the fourth webinar of the research program “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery”
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Strategic aspects of water management in Central Asia – the fourth webinar of the research program “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery”

Water specialists, scientists and government officials gathered to discuss strategic challenges and opportunities in the Central Asian water sector. Participants represented all Central Asia countries, Afghanistan and Europe

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Upcoming webinar - Strategic aspects of water resources management in Central Asia
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Upcoming webinar - Strategic aspects of water resources management in Central Asia

The 4th webinar within the programme “Water as a driver of sustainable
recovery: economic, institutional and strategic aspects of water resources
management in Central Asia”

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The third webinar of the research program “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery” outlined the economic foundations of the regional cooperation on water in Central Asia
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The third webinar of the research program “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery” outlined the economic foundations of the regional cooperation on water in Central Asia

Representatives of governmental agencies, research institutes and civil society organisations underlined that political will to strengthen the regional cooperation is now stronger than ever

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The second webinar of the research program “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery” covered essential structural and institutional reforms
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The second webinar of the research program “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery” covered essential structural and institutional reforms

100 experts from Central Asia, Europe, Afghanistan and China discussed the past and ongoing reforms implemented in the region, the key factors that lead to ineffective water use, and shared studies on the topic.

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Preliminary results of the Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021
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Preliminary results of the Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021

159 applications from 38 countries (5 continents!) were submitted to participate in the #TechChallengeCA #AralSea. 24 applications will compete for the main prize!

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Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021 online meetings
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Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021 online meetings

On December 15 and December 21, 2020, online meetings were held within the framework of the Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021.

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Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021: international innovators invited to help restore landscape in the Aral Sea region
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Global Disruptive Tech Challenge 2021: international innovators invited to help restore landscape in the Aral Sea region

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The launch of the new research programme “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery” with the first regional webinar
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The launch of the new research programme “Water as a driver of sustainable recovery” with the first regional webinar

The new programme will develop scientific and evidence-based recommendations with a socio-economic perspective for high-level decision-makers designing water sector-related policies.

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The Aral Sea: Let’s turn the tide with innovation!
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The Aral Sea: Let’s turn the tide with innovation!

More about "The Disruptive Tech Challenge for landscape restoration in the Aral Sea Watershed" from our partners

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How can innovation help the Aral Sea?
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How can innovation help the Aral Sea?

Good news from our partners, Kazakh-German University! Soon they will announce the contest for innovative solutions to help the Aral Sea.

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Astana World Expo 2017
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Astana World Expo 2017

the Swiss pavilion opened its doors at World Expo Astana 2017

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Basel Conference on IWRM
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Basel Conference on IWRM

“Basel Conference on Integrated Water Resources Management” on 24-26 November 2014

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Share the story that matters: webinars from Blue Peace Central Asia
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Share the story that matters: webinars from Blue Peace Central Asia

The Blue Peace Central Asia initiative is looking for writers and photographers to tell the world how turning competition over water into opportunities for collaboration, can lead to peaceful and sustainable societies.

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Water connects: the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative at the annual Central Asian Leadership Programme
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Water connects: the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative at the annual Central Asian Leadership Programme

The Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative was presented to the participants of the 11th Central Asian Leadership Programme (CALP). It is the only regular leadership programme enhancing sustainable development in the region. 

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Regional Working Group on Water Quality have met online
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Regional Working Group on Water Quality have met online

Experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan discussed the changes in water quality management, monitoring and transboundary cooperation. It is the first time the Regional Working Group on Water Quality has met online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The meeting was held within Blue Peace Central Asia initiative.

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First Regional SDG Summit in Kazakhstan
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First Regional SDG Summit in Kazakhstan

First Regional event on Mobilizing Finance for Sustainable Development Goals in CA

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Dissemination of the experience of Chu-Talas Water Commission
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Dissemination of the experience of Chu-Talas Water Commission

An exchange visit as an opportunity to foster closer bilateral cooperation between water organizations of Osh and Andijan

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Central Asian countries at the World Water Week 2019
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Central Asian countries at the World Water Week 2019

Involving strategic research institutes of the Central Asian countries into the regional water dialogue and joint participation in the global water event

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Meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality in Tashkent
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Meeting of the Regional Working Group on Water Quality in Tashkent

Regional cooperation on water quality as one of the pillars of the successful economic development

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CA delegation studied the experience of the Senegal basin - May 2018
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CA delegation studied the experience of the Senegal basin - May 2018

Central Asian water specialists learned the experience of more than 45 years of cooperative river basin management in the Senegal basin

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Promoting transboundary water cooperation at the Astana Economic Forum 2018
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Promoting transboundary water cooperation at the Astana Economic Forum 2018

A roundtable discussion on transboundary water cooperation in Central Asia

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Second Technical Dialogue of the Blue Peace Central Asia
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Second Technical Dialogue of the Blue Peace Central Asia

Keeping dialogue through exchanging the best cases of joint WM in shared basins, learning the lessons of the neighbors and jointly formulating the recommendations for more effective cooperation

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Central Asia delegation at Budapest Water Forum 2019
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Central Asia delegation at Budapest Water Forum 2019

The BPCA supported the participation of the Central Asian delegation in the Budapest Water Summit and a high-level workshop at the Corvinius University (15-18 October 2019)

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Transboundary water cooperation discussed at the Astana Economic Forum 2019
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Transboundary water cooperation discussed at the Astana Economic Forum 2019

Connecting water and economic growth at the Astana Economic Forum 2019

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