Transformation of water management in Central Asia: from State-centric, hydraulic mission to socio-political control

Abdullaev, Iskandar; Rakhmatullaev, Shavkat

doi:10.1007/s12665-013-2879-9

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“…Even in regions that were not part of the Soviet Union such as Mongolia and the western parts of China, similar developments took place due to the rise of communism in the early twentieth century and substantial socioeconomic transformations which began in the late twentieth century and are typically still ongoing (Abdullaev and Rakhmatullaev 2015;Groll et al 2015;Heldt et al 2017).…”

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“…On the one hand, water use and management in Central Asian countries are still strongly influenced by the region's history and traditions (Abdullaev and Rakhmatullaev 2015;Karthe et al 2015a). On the other hand, most of the Central Asian countries have implemented the concept of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) at least to some degree (Abdullaev and Rakhmatullaev 2015;Heldt et al 2017;Karthe et al 2015a). Even though external actors have promoted the implementation of IWRM/RBM (for example by capacity development), in many Central Asian countries national actors are the key drivers for reforms (Dombrowsky et al 2014).…”

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Water in Central Asia: an integrated assessment for science-based management

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Central Asia contains one of the largest internal drainage basins in the world, and its continental location results in limited availability of both surface and groundwater. Since the twentieth century, water resources of the region have been exploited beyond sustainable levels. From small Mongolian headwater streams to the mighty Aral Sea, surface waters have been partially desiccated. Demands from the agricultural, energy and raw material sectors as well as population growth have not only increased water abstractions, but also left a diverse and strong pollution footprint on rivers, lakes and groundwater bodies. Such changes in water quantity and quality have not only led to a degradation of aquatic and riparian ecosystems, but also they have placed the region's socioeconomic development at risk. Because of the complexity of Central Asia's water problems, integrated assessment and management approaches are required. Despite some shortcomings in practical implementation, the widespread adoption of the Integrated Water Resources Management and water-food-energy nexus approaches may be keys to a more sustainable future. This thematic issue aims to provide documentation of the current state of scientific knowledge, ranging from hydrological research to water quality investigations, and offers an assessment of ecosystems and the services provided by them. Reviews and case studies on different management options conclude the thematic issue by providing insights into field-tested solutions for the region's water challenges.

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“…However, water quality is a current concern and measures to improve the environmental situation in both in the Urals and Siberia are planned between two countries. Being part of Eurasian Economic Union, the two countries have a strong legislative basis for water cooperation (Abdullaev and Rakhmatullaev, 2013). China, on the other hand, is a major problematic riparian state for Kazakhstan.…”

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“…In both cases, Kazakhstan is a downstream country but has applied different approaches in order to receive its water shares from the Transboundary Rivers. Former Soviet Central Asian states have been using water resources of the two largest rivers and many smaller ones since historical times (Abdullaev and Rakhmatullaev, 2013). The Central Asian neighbours of Kazakhstan are linked with Kazakhstan through Syr Darya River, which supplies water Southern part of Kazakhstan.…”

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Risk Management as a Basis for Integrated Water Cycle Management in Kazakhstan

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Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) aims to bring together a diversity of social, environmental, technological and economic aspects to implement sustainable water and land management systems. This paper investigates the challenges and opportunities facing Kazakhstan as it its efforts to move towards a more sustainable approach to managing its finite and highly stressed water resources. The use of a strategic-level risk governance framework to support a multi-disciplinary Kazakh-EU consortium in working collaboratively towards enhancing capacity and capability to address identified challenges is described. With a clear focus on addressing capacity building needs, a strong emphasis is placed on developing taught integrated water cycle management programmes through communication, stakeholder engagement and policy development including appropriate tools for managing the water issues including hydraulic models, GIS-based systems and scenario developments. Conclusions on the benefits of implementing an EU-style Water Framework Directive for Central Asia based on a risk management approach in Kazakhstan are formulated.

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