Books
Publications of SIC ICWC
South Prearalie New Perspectives (2003)
9,1 MB
Keywords: degradation of water resources, desertification, sustainable management of land and water resources, water pollution
Economical assessment of joint and local measures for the reduction of socio-economical damage in the coastal zone of Aral Sea (2004)
3,9 MB
Keywords: mathematical model, forecast of the Aral Sea development, economical assessment, socio-economical conditions
The rehabilitation of the ecosystem and bioproductivity of the Aral Sea under conditions of water scarcity (2006)
10 MB
Keywords: calibration of mathematical model, forecast of the Aral Sea development, hydrochemistry, water diversion, water development, rehabilitation of fishery
Assessment of the Social-Economic Damage under the Influence of the Aral Sea Level Lowering for South Aral Sea coast (2001)
2364 kB
Keywords: environmental protection measures, environmental damage, restore biological productivity, preservation of artificial reservoirs
Aral Sea Basin Initiative. Towards a strategy for sustainable irrigated agriculture with feasible investment in drainage. Synthesis Report (FAO IPTRID) (2005)
3922 kB
Keywords: hydrogeology, drainage system, salinization of soil, irrigation efficiency
V. Dukhovny: ICWC achievements and challenges of the future: water cooperation on the way to sustainable development (2007)
1821 kB
Keywords: transboundary basins, capacity building, development of regional information systems, implementation of IWRM
Comprehensive Remote Sensing and Ground-Based Studies of the Dried Aral Sea Bed (2008)
9191 kB
Keywords: Salt accumulation processes, geomorphological processes, hydrogeology, erosion prevention, ecological hazard assessment, wetland restoration
Irrigation management for combating desertification in the Aral Sea basin. Assessment and tools (2005)
Keywords: Irrigated agriculture, crop irrigation management, water management, water scarcity, water and land productivity analysis, drainage and salinity control
Integrated Water Resources Management: Putting Good Theory into Real Practice. Central Asian Experience (2009)
Part 1 - 553 kB
Part 2 - 261 kB
Part 4 - 65 kB
Part 5 - 1955 kB
Part 6 - 3582 kB
Part 7 - 1176 kB
Keywords: ecosystem approach, taking into account water resources, information provision, advisory services, principles of IWRM, irrigation system, monitoring of water sources, water conservation techniques
Transition to Integrated Water Resources Management in Amudarya and Syrdarya Lowlands and Deltas (2005)
2791 kB
Keywords: water pollution, hydrological conditions, evaluation of water supply, irrigation and drainage infrastructure
Ways of Water Conservation (2001)
872 kB
Keywords: management of agricultural, water and land productivity, water management, water scarcity
V.A. Dukhovny. Water Resources Management in Central Asia – Achieving the Consensus between Water and Energy Sectors (2010)
804 kB
Keywords: climate change, information systems, water availability, water and land productivity, the introduction of IWRM
About automation and control system operation results at Uchkurgan waterworks, Naryn river (April 2004 – April 2005) (2005)
573 kB
Keywords: automation and control system, water supply, water account, water management effectiveness, rates of detection and elimination
V.A. Dukhovniy, S.A. Nerozin, G.V. Stulina, G.F. Solodkiy - Programming of Crop Yields (Systems approach as applied to soil reclamation) (2015)
3,3 MB
Publications of UNECE
Strengthening Cooperation for Rational and Efficient Use of Water and Energy Resources in Central Asia (2004)
2468 kB
Keywords: regional cooperation, water and energy infrastructure, institutional and legal framework, water and energy use, cooperation in environmental protection, environmental problems
Transboundary Water Cooperation in the Newly Independent States (2003)
495 kB
Keywords: water law, public participation, environmental protection, bilateral and multilateral treaties
Strengthening Water Management and Transboundary Water Cooperation in Central Asia:the Role of UNECE Environmental Conventions (2012)
5541 kB
Keywords: water management, transboundary water cooperation, environmental conventions
First Assessment of Transboundary Rivers, Lakes and Groundwaters in the UNECE region (2007)
15,6 MB
Keywords: improvement of the status of transboundary waters, transboundary aquifers, hydrological regime, water bodies, effects of climate change, Water Convention
Second Assessment of transboundary rivers, lakes and groundwaters (2011)
44,3 MB
Keywords: improvement of the status of transboundary waters, transboundary aquifers, hydrological regime, water bodies, effects of climate change, Water Convention
Guidance on Water Supply and Sanitation in Extreme Weather Events (2010)
2,47 MB
Keywords: water supply, emergency situations, climate change, sanitation
Guidance on Water and Adaptation to Climate Change (2009)
4,7 MB
Keywords: water, emergency situations, climate change, ecosystems
Transboundary Flood Risk Management: Experiences from the UNECE region (2009)
4,4 MB
Keywords: water, emergency situations, risk management, floods
River basin commissions and other institutions for transboundary water cooperation (2009)
1,4 MB
Keywords: water, basin commissions, transboundary cooperation
Model Provisions on Transboundary Groundwaters (2014)
3,2 MB
Keywords: groundwater, transboundary cooperation
Policy Guidance Note on the Benefits of Transboundary Water Cooperation: Identification, Assessment and Communication (2015)
2,5 MB
Keywords: transboundary cooperation, assessment
Reconciling resource uses in transboundary basins: assessment of the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus (2015)
23,4 MB
Keywords: nexus, transboundary cooperation, assessment
Principles for Effective Joint Bodies for Transboundary Water Cooperation under the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (2018)
924 kB
Keywords: transboundary cooperation, joint bodies, Sustainable Development Goal
Frequently Asked Questions on the 1992 Water Convention with the Road map to facilitate accession processes (2020)
10,41 MB
Keywords: transboundary cooperation, joint bodies, Water Convention
Water resources allocation in a transboundary context to strengthen water cooperation between the countries of Eurasia (2021)
152,5 MB
Solutions and investments in the water-food-energy-ecosystems nexus. A synthesis of experiences in transboundary basins (2021)
4,4 MB
The Protocol on Water and Health. Driving action on water, sanitation, hygiene and health (2022)
5 MB
Making water and sanitation affordable for all: Policy options and good practices to ensure the affordability of safe drinking water and sanitation services in the pan-European region (2022)
5 MB
Updated Strategies for Monitoring and Assessment of Transboundary Rivers, Lakes and Groundwaters (2023)
7,3 MB
How to Accelerate the Funding and Financing of Transboundary Water Cooperation and Basin Development? Opportunities and Challenges (2023)
9,3 MB
Publications of the International Network of Basin Organizations
Handbook for Integrated Water Resources Management in the Basins of Transboundary Rivers, Lakes and Aquifers (2012)
7,13 MB
Water and climate change adaptation in transboundary basins: Lessons learned and good practices (2015)
14,42 MB
The Handbook for management and restoration of aquatic ecosystems in river and lake basins (2015)
9,91 MB
The handbook for the Participation of Stakeholders and the Civil Society in the Basins of Rivers, Lakes and Aquifers (2018)
2,71 MB
The Handbook on Water Information Systems. Administration, Processing and Exploitation of Water-Related Data (2018)
4,1 MB
Publications of GRID-Arendal / Zoi
Environment and Security: Transforming risks into cooperation - Central Asia - Ferghana / Osh / Khujand area (2005)
5,3 MB
Keywords: environmental problems, environmental degradation, predominantly agricultural, water for irrigation, water availability
Environment and Security - Transforming risks into cooperation. The Case of Central Asia and South Eastern Europe (2003)
10,7 MB
Keywords: environmental hazards, regional water cooperation, implementation of environmental components, environmental protection, water insecurity
Addressing Environmental Risks in Central Asia: Risks, Conditions, Policies, Capacities (2003)
1153 kB
Keywords: national water problems, water shortage, water management, monitoring, coordination
Environment and Security in the Amu Darya River Basin (2011)
20,8 MB
Keywords: Amu Darya River Basin, water problems, water shortage, water management, monitoring, coordination
Publications of UNESCO, WWAP / PC-CP
V. Dukhovny, V. Sokolov: Lessons on Cooperation Building to Manage Water Conflicts in the Aral Sea Basin (2003)
9,2 MB
Keywords: Information system, ecosystem dynamics, training systems, land use, water management, groundwater resources, mineralization, hydrological cycle
A.T. Wolf, S.B. Yoffe, M. Giordano: International Waters: Indicators for Identifying Basins at Risk (2003)
1174 kB
S. Vinogradov, P. Wouters, P. Jones: Transforming Potential Conflict into Cooperation Potential: The Role of International Water Law (2003)
1533 kB
Publications of International Union for Conservation of Nature
Flow: the essentials of environmental flows / M. Dyson, G. Bergkamp, J. Scanlon (2003)
2,2 MB
Keywords: water resources, river basins, river basin management, social aspects, economic aspects, legal aspects, environmental effects, guidelines
Change: adaptation of water resources management to climate change / G. Bergkamp, B. Orlando, I. Burton (2003)
1,33 MB
Keywords: climatic change, water management, river basin management
Value: counting ecosystems as water infrastructure / L. Emerton, E. Bos (2004)
1,63 MB
Keywords: ecosystems, ecosystem services, water resources, resources management, water supply, evaluation, economic aspects
Pay: establishing payments for watershed services / M. Smith, D. De Groot, D. Perrot-Maitre, G. Bergkamp (2006)
2 MB
Keywords: watershed management, water management, economic aspects, ecosystem services
Share: managing water across boundaries / C. Sadoff, T. Greiber, M. Smith, G. Bergkamp (2008)
2 MB
Keywords: water management, water resources, resources management, collaborative management, International cooperation
Rule: reforming water governance / A. Iza, R. Stein (2009)
1,65 MB
Keywords: water management, water resources, resources management, governance, environmental law
Negotiate: reaching agreements over water / J. Dore, J. Robinson, M. Smith (2010)
3,32 MB
Keywords: water management, water resources, resources management, governance, environmental law
World Water Development Reports
Publications of Asian Development Bank
Asian Water Development Outlook 2020. Advancing Water Security across Asia and the Pacific (2020)
16,27 MB
Asian Water Development Outlook 2016. Strengthening Water Security in Asia and the Pacific (2016)
4,85 MB
Asian Water Development Outlook 2013. Measuring Water Security in Asia and the Pacific (2013)
8,43 MB
Publications of Eurasian Development Bank
Vinokurov E., Ahunbaev A., Usmanov N., Tsukarev T., Sarsembekov T. - Investment in the Water and Energy Complex of Central Asia (2021)
4 MB
Vinokurov E., Ahunbaev A., Usmanov N., Sarsembekov T. - Regulation of the Water and Energy Complex of Central Asia (2022)
14,3 MB
Vinokurov E., Ahunbaev A., et al - Efficient Irrigation and Water Conservation in Central Asia (2023)
11,2 MB
Vinokurov E., Ahunbaev A., et al - Infrastructure in Eurasia: short-term and medium-term trends (2024)
10,2 MB
Publications of different organisations
International Conference "Aral: Past, Present and Future. Two centuries of the Aral Sea investigations". Abstract of presenations (2009)
327 kB
Keywords: Water ecosystems, salinity, landscape-ecological monitoring, geoinformational mapping, regional cartographic monitoring, environmental monitoring
Volume of abstracts of the International Scientific Symposium Water in Central Asia (24-26 November 2010, Tashkent)
536 kB
Importance of «Altyn Asyr» Turkmen Lake in the Improvement of Ecological Conditions of the Region (the materials of the International Scientific Conference, March 24–25, 2010)
4837 kB Part 1
1706 kB Part 2
Keywords: desertification, drainage channel, agricultural infrastructure, ecosystem, environmental protection
World Experience and Advanced Technologies of Rational Use of Water Resources (Theses of the International Conference, Ashgabat, April 2-4, 2010)
7903 kB
Keywords: water policy, the international water cooperation, water management, IWRM principles, water saving
Past Experience and Future Challenges. Cooperation in Shared Water Resources in Central Asia (2002)
992 kB
“Transboundary Environmental Problems of Middle Asia: Application of the International Legal Mechanisms for Their Solution” // Proceedings of the International Conference (2010)
2073 kB
Water Resources Management in Uzbekistan (2018)
50.69 MB
Second edition
Preparation and publishing of the book was supported by Agency of IFAS
Resource Efficiency: Economics and Outlook for Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia / T. Hak, J. Kovanda, J. West , F. Krausmann (2013)
5,8 MB
UNEP
Financing Climate Change Adaptation in Transboundary Basins: Preparing Bankable Projects (2019)
1,7 MB
The World Bank