Rogun Hydro Project

in Aral Sea Basin, Tajikistan

335 metres

the tallest dam in the world

50,000

expected number of displaced people

Water Management in Central Asia

The best known problem in water management in the region is desiccation of the Aral Sea, which was caused by excessive development of water infrastructure and irrigated agriculture. Despite 35 years of efforts to improve transboundary water resources management, Central Asia has numerous old and new water-related problems which make its future challenging and uncertain. Below we present selected documents reflecting those problems and possible solutions.

Crisis of the Aral Sea (IFAS)

Aral Sea crisis impacts to life in the region

A new phase of the Qosh Tepa Canal construction sparks concerns over Central Asia’s water resources. 2024

Water infrastructure in Central Asia: legal and institutional frameworks.2023

The New President’s Men: Motivations Behind the Change of Stance of Uzbekistan Concerning the Construction of the Rogun Dam 2020

Water Resources in Central Asia: International Context.2018.

The vanishing Aral Sea: health consequences of an environmental disaster. 2017

Water disputes in Central Asia. 2015

Environmental Disaster in Central Asia. 2010