Section 13. Publications in 2024

Organizations of the International Fund for saving the Aral Sea

Scientific-Information Center ICWC





Proceedings of SIC ICWC (in Russian)

No. 24. Yarullina Z.R. Environmental flow in national legislation and practices of Uzbekistan and how to improve it

No. 25. Rakhimova M.N. Studying the current hydrological and hydrochemical regime of the Amu Darya River

No. 26. Sichugova L., Ruziev I., Sorokin A. MODSNOW-based flow forecasts of the Zarafshan, Vaksh, and Naryn rivers for the growing season

No. 27. Dolidudko A. Estimation of mean velocity in open irrigation canals against the surface velocity

No. 28. Stulina G.V., Yarullina Z.R. Natural environment of the Sudoche-Akpetki sanctuary

SIC ICWC Policy briefs (in Russian)

Issue 6. Dolidudko A., Masumov R. Innovative Tools for Automated Water Metering in Uzbekistan

Issue 7. Ergashev I. Monitoring of Inflow to the Aidar-Arnasay Lake System from the Shardara Reservoir between 1990-2023

Popular Science Series (in Russian)

Water security: around the world. Parts 3 and 4

How the world is tackling with water challenges

Water security and challenges to water management: global perspective

Water crisis, conflicts and cooperation all over the world

Innovations in energy: around the world. Parts 1-6

Climate change: review 2023 –2024 first half

Climate change: scientific forecasts and adaptation

Climate change: expert opinions

Climate change in 2024

ICWC Bulletins (in Russian and English)

Issues 100-105

Legal Collections of SIC ICWC (in Russian)

No. 59 “Concept for the Development of the Water Resources Management System of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2024-2030”

No. 60 “Regulations Governing the Water and Agricultural Sectors of the Kyrgyz Republic, December 2023 – March 2024”

No. 61 “Regulations Governing the Water Sector and International Cooperation between the Countries of Central Asia, January-May 2024”

No. 62 “Departmental Regulations of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan, July-August 2024”

No. 63 “Comprehensive Water Sector Development Plan until 2028 and the Concept for the Development of the Water Resources Management System of the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2024-2030”

Publications on the occasion of the 90th Anniversary of Prof. Viktor Dukhovniy (in Russian)

“…I served both people and water…”. Collection of Memories for the 90th anniversary of Professor Viktor Dukhovniy

“Water in Central Asia: the Future in Cooperation”. Proceedings of the Scientific-Practical Conference dedicated to anniversaries of Prof. Viktor Dukhovniy (posthumously), Mr. Nariman Kipshakbaev, and Mr. Rim Giniyatullin (8 November 2024)

Publications dedicated to international cooperation (in Russian)

10th World Water Forum "Water for Shared Prosperity" (18-25 May 2024, Bali, Indonesia)

External Publications by SIC’s staff

Chembarisov E., Rakhomova M. Syr Darya River: hydrology and hydroecology (monograph)

Results of the final expedition on the dried bed of the Aral Sea. Executive Summary. UNDP Uzbekistan

United Nations Agencies

World Meteorological Organization

2024 State of Climate Services. Five-year Progress Report (2019–2024)

The Global Climate 2011-2020. A decade of accelerating climate change

State of the Climate 2024. Update for COP29

State of Global Water Resources report 2023

State of the Global Climate 2023

State of the Climate in Asia 2023

Hydromet Gap Report 2024. Alliance for Hydromet Development

WMO Strategic Plan 2024-2027



United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

Progress on Transboundary Water Cooperation under the Water Convention: Third report on implementation of the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (2020-2023)

The Equitable Access Score-card 2.0 Shaping water and sanitation policies to achieve the human rights to water and sanitation

Progress on Transboundary Water Cooperation: Mid-term status of SDG Indicator 6.5.2, with a special focus on Climate Change – 2024

Good Practices and Lessons Learned in Data-sharing in Transboundary Basins

3rd Environmental Performance Review of Kyrgyzstan



UN-Water

UN-Water Analytical Brief on Water for Climate Mitigation

WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) – WASH in health care facilities 2023 data update: Special focus on primary health care

Progress on Level of Water Stress – 2024 Update

Progress on Change in Water-Use Efficiency – 2024 Update

Progress on Transboundary Water Cooperation – 2024 Update

Progress on Water-related Ecosystems – 2024 Update

Progress on Implementation of Integrated Water Resources Management – 2024 Update

Progress on Ambient Water Quality – 2024 Update

Progress on Wastewater Treatment – 2024 Update

Progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in schools 2000-2023: special focus on menstrual health

Summary Brief: Mid-term status of SDG 6 global indicators and acceleration needs

Domestic Wastewater Treatment Methodology 2024

UN World Water Development Report 2024. Water for Prosperity and Peace

United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation



Food and Agriculture Organization

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024

The State of Food and Agriculture 2023

The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security 2023

Agrifood solutions to climate change

The unjust climate. Measuring the impacts of climate change on rural poor, women and youth

The State of the World’s Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture 2021 – Systems at breaking point

The future of food and agriculture – Drivers and triggers for transformation

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033

World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2023

Handbook on establishing and operating multi-actors agricultural innovation platforms

Sand and dust storms. A guide to mitigation, adaptation, policy and risk management measures in agriculture

Consumption-based water management. State of the art in Asia

Water quality in agriculture: Risks and risk mitigation

Mapping System and Services for Pressurized irrigation systems – MASSPRES

Water auditing/water governance analysis. Governance and policy support: Methodological framework

Water stress plugin for Water Evaluation and Planning system (WEAP). Using the water evaluation and planning tool for the calculation of Sustainable Development Goal indicator 6.4.2

UNDP–FAO Climate Action Review Tool



United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health

Economics of drought: Investing in nature-based solutions for drought resilience – proaction pays

Harnessing the Power of AI for Climate Change Impact Assessment



Zoi Environment Network

Challenges and opportunities for transboundary biodiversity monitoring and conservation in Central Asian regions bordering Afghanistan

Mountains of Central Asia. Contributions of civil society organizations to nature conservation and sustainable development

The Effects of the Crisis in Afghanistan on Central Asia’s Energy Sector: A Risk Assessment

Water: turning the risk of conflict into an opportunity for cooperation and peace

World Bank

2030 Water Resources Group Offering: Advancing Global Water Security through Public-Private Collaboration

Climate Change Framework Legislation: A Growing Trend

Water Security and Climate Change: Insights from Country Climate and Development Reports

Accounting for Water Quality - Insights for Operational Task Teams

A Blueprint for Resilience: Charting Course for Water Security in Europe and Central Asia



Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Environment at a Glance Indicators

Measuring Progress in Adapting to a Changing Climate

Working Together for Better Climate Action

Climate Finance Provided and Mobilised by Developed Countries in 2013-2022

Environmental Justice. Context, Challenges and National Approaches

Climate Adaptation Investment Framework

Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC)

Prospects for Inclusive Green Growth and Sustainability in the CAREC Region

Comprehensive Study on Energy Governance in Central Asia

Water Sector Financing Improvement Action Plan for Efficient Water Sector Financing

Water sector financial governance gap analysis in Central Asia

Investment Gap Analysis of Central Asia’s Water, Agriculture, and Energy Sectors

Implications of Climate Inaction across the Water-Agriculture-Energy Nexus and Potential Benefits of Improved Intersectoral and Regional Cooperation

Policy Briefs

Water Financing in Central Asia: Challenges and Opportunities

Adapting Resilient Water Management Practices to Climate Change in Central Asia

Development of Public-Private Partnerships for Financing Water Infrastructure in Central Asia

Financing Mechanisms for Water Management in Central Asia

Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources in Central Asia

Improving Water Governance for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Central Asia

Role of Water Pricing in Improving Water Use Efficiency in Central Asia

Regional Cooperation to Address Water Security Challenges in Central Asia



International Hydropower Association

2024 World Hydropower Outlook

Enabling new pumped storage hydropower: A guidance note for key decision makers to de-risk pumped storage investments

Eurasian Development Bank

Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation in Central Asia

Infrastructure in Eurasia: short-term and medium-term trends



International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage

Irrigation and Drainage for Food Security in Asia

Proceedings of the International Workshop on Water-Energy-Food Nexus