Water Policy in Central Asia
Competition for Use and Neighbourly Solidarity
Jenniver Sehring, Timur Dadabaev
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
In Central Asia, water is a strategic resource due to its importance to the agricultural and energy sectors. There are competing interests for its use. Water policy moves between conflict and cooperation. The idea of cross-border neighbourhoods is of great importance within the region. Even in times of interstate conflict, it turned out that local water managers continue to cooperate. This has a conflict-mitigating effect. Competing interests can be reconciled. But one fundamental problem remains unresolved. Central Asia consumes too much water. Water use is not sustainable, and water resources are not adequately protected.
(Osteuropa 8-10/2024, pp. 261–276)