Problems of Syrdarya river basin management |
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Authors: | Serdar Eyeberenov Baijing Cao and Fengting Li |
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Institution: | (1) UNEP-TONGJI Institute of Environment for Sustainable Development, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, China |
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Abstract: | Prior to independence, Central Asian countries were closely interconnected through the regional management incorporating water,
energy, and food sectors. This approach, supported by the central government of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR),
functioned effectively — meeting the needs of both upstream and downstream countries. However, after independence, Central
Asian countries started prioritizing their own economic development policies without due account to regional concerns such
as joint use of water resources, leading to instability. In this study, the case of Syrdarya basin was investigated to show
how such strategies create tension in the region, since primary focus is given to national interests, without consideration
for regional problems. To address this issue, an integrated approach to incorporating water, energy, and agriculture is needed.
It is suggested that a single sector approach on water alone does not lead to stability, and a multi-sectoral approach is
necessary to ensure sustainable development. Countries sharing benefits from the river have to be responsible for costs of
operation and maintenance of the water facilities. |
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Keywords: | Central Asia energy agriculture water Syrdarya basin |
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