Regional Workshop Enhances Women's Leadership in Water Diplomacy

On November 26, women professionals from across Central Asia and the South Caucasus gathered in Tashkent for a regional workshop focused on strengthening women's leadership in climate-sensitive water resources management.

The regional workshop brought together members of the Central Asia and Afghanistan Women in Water Management Network, early-career specialists, and representatives of the South Caucasus Women in Water Diplomacy Network.

Despite their vital role in water management, women hold less than 20% of leadership positions in Central Asia's water sector.

The main outcome was the agreement to initiate a joint Baseline Gender Gap Assessment on women's participation in transboundary water resources management.

The event concluded with an agreed action plan and the formation of an initiative research group.