Preface

Dear readers,

In 2021, the team of SIC ICWC Central Asia and the water community as a whole have endured a tragic loss - Viktor A. Dukhovniy passed away at the age of 88 on 14 August.

We lost our outstanding leader, mentor, scholar, and, most importantly, a person who was not indifferent! He left a tremendous legacy and guidance to all of us to work for the well-being of the people in Central Asia and don’t give up.

May his blessed memory live forever in the hearts of all who knew him.

We thank all the partners for supporting us in these hard times.

We continue along the path of Prof. Dukhovniy and are pleased to present you the new fifth edition of the 2021 Water Yearbook: Central Asia and around the Globe.

Editorial team

September 2022