.png "1(19 08).png")
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.
The training was organized by Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) in cooperation with the National Project on Water Resources Management in Uzbekistan and Suvchilar Maktabi (Water Manager’s School), with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
.png "4(19 08).png")
From technology to practical application
Held at the Suvchilar Maktabi, the three-day programme combined technical sessions with practical demonstrations and field visits. The training focused on strengthening knowledge and skills related to the selection, operation and scaling of water-saving irrigation technologies, as well as the use of digital tools to support more efficient water management.
A particular focus was placed on digital solutions, including the “Tomchi” mobile application and electronic TOMCHI registry, which support the management and monitoring of water-saving irrigation systems. The sessions also explored how meteorological data can inform irrigation decisions and contribute to more climate-resilient water management.
Field visits provided an opportunity to connect the training content with practical applications. At the Suvchilar Maktabi demonstration site, the group explored modern irrigation solutions, while a visit to the Debyut (Agrodrip) plant introduced participants to water-saving irrigation equipment, production processes and system design.
Strengthening regional knowledge and cooperation
With water availability under increasing pressure from climate change, improving irrigation efficiency is becoming an important part of building resilient water management systems across Central Asia. The training provided a platform for specialists from different countries to exchange experiences and learn from Uzbekistan’s growing experience in the application of water-saving technologies and digital solutions.
.png "3(19 08).png")
By combining technical knowledge, practical demonstrations and regional exchange, the training contributed to strengthening the capacity needed to scale water-saving approaches and support more efficient use of increasingly limited water resources.
The initiative forms part of Blue Peace Central Asia’s broader efforts to strengthen regional cooperation, knowledge exchange and capacity development for sustainable and climate-resilient water management across Central Asia.
.png "2(19 08).png")