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

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

 09.02.2026
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Young scientists across Central Asia 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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Advancing Transboundary Water Collaboration in Central Asia

 21.11.2025
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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....

Advancing Transboundary Water Collaboration in Central Asia
National Workshop in Tashkent Strengthens Transboundary Water Cooperation

National Workshop in Tashkent Strengthens Transboundary Water Cooperation

 19.11.2025
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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...

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

 27.10.2025
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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 ...

National Consultations: Central Asian scientists Unite for Climate-Resilient Water Management
Blue Peace Central Asia Initiative Enters New Phase with  Uzbekistan–Tajikistan-Switzerland MoU

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

 24.10.2025
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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...

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

 29.05.2025
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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,...

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
Blue Peace Central Asia Strengthens Cooperation in Water Resources Management

Blue Peace Central Asia Strengthens Cooperation in Water Resources Management

 27.03.2025
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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...

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