National Workshop in Tashkent Strengthens Transboundary Water Cooperation

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), in partnership with the Blue Peace Central Asia (BPCA) initiative, held a national workshop dedicated to discussing the Roadmap for BPCA 2 Pillar: Benefit Sharing at the Basin Level.

The purpose was to strengthen transboundary cooperation in sustainable water management, identify criteria for selecting small transboundary rivers, and develop a national roadmap.

In Central Asia, most water resources are formed across several countries, making them inherently transboundary.

Central Asian countries have established political trust with annual presidential meetings addressing environmental issues.

Effective cooperation on shared water resources represents both regional priority and shared responsibility.