Scientists from University of Freiburg organized Workshop to Strengthen Hydrological Monitoring Capacity in Central Asia
On 9–10 April 2026, researchers from the University of Freiburg organised a two-day online workshop on hydrological instrumentation, measurements and data processing, bringing together hydrologists and technical experts from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
Why Meteorology Still Starts on the Ground?
From a governance session in Geneva in 1960 to mountain stations on the roof of Central Asia, the architecture behind the weather has always been about far more than weather.
Supporting SDG 6 Implementation Through Data-Driven Water Allocation
Water in Central Asia does not stop at borders and neither do the challenges of managing it. While access to drinking water has improved, governance gaps, climate uncertainty and competing demands continue to shape everyday decisions in transboundary basins. This piece reflects on UNESCAP’s assessment of SDG 6 progress and on how WE-ACT, as part of the UN SDG platform, is working to bridge the gap between global goals and local water realities.
A Central Asian Story of Water, Power, and Cooperation
On 25 November 2025 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan agreed on a coordinated approach to managing water and energy resources. By aligning winter electricity supply with summer irrigation needs, the agreement marks a practical step toward more predictable and resilient cooperation in Central Asia.
WE-ACT Cooperation Week Positions Central Asia at the Forefront of Climate-Resilient Water Governance
BISHKEK & OSH, KYRGYZSTAN — 12–15 November 2025.
Across the rapidly changing landscapes of the Syr Darya basin, where glacier retreat accelerates and seasonal
flows grow increasingly unpredictable, the WE-ACT Cooperation Week brought together the region’s leading
institutions for a week of intensive, technically rigorous collaboration.
Collaborative Research at Manchester Bolsters WE-ACT and TRANSCEND Projects
Gautamee Baviskar, a PhD candidate at the University of Twente, is collaborating with the TRANSCEND project team at Manchester University to enhance research initiatives within the EU-funded projects WE-ACT and TRANSCEND. Working with the AquaCrop-OS model, this partnership focuses on advancing sustainable practices and improving water management strategies across different regions.
All for One and Water for All Inside WE-ACT RETOUCH NEXUS and TRANSCEND
Water challenges demand collaboration and innovation. Projects like WE-ACT, RETOUCH NEXUS, and TRANSCEND exemplify how combining expertise, stakeholder engagement, and EU support can address water scarcity, improve governance, and foster sustainable solutions. Together, these initiatives set a new standard for managing one of our planet’s most critical resources.
Summer school – Hydrological models – Insights and Collaboration
This August, partners from UFR hosted a 2-day summer school on Hydrological Modelling at CAIAG, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, both in-person and online. Focused on the SPHY model, participants were introduced to […]
How the WE-ACT Project is Uniting Stakeholders to Improve Water Management in Central Asia
In this blog, we explore how the WE-ACT project is transforming water management in Central Asia. Discover how the project is uniting stakeholders from across borders, promoting dialogue, and aligning with European values of regional collaboration. Learn about the key activities and achievements that are paving the way for a more sustainable approach to managing the Syr Darya, Naryn, and Karadarya rivers amidst climate change.
Transboundary Water Co-operation: ‘Pathway from the Fergana Valley Experience to the Waters of South Asia’Transboundary’
Explore insights from IWMI’s workshop on transboundary water cooperation in Central Asia, held on June 27, 2024, at Hotel Asia in Fergana, Uzbekistan. Topics include climate resilience, gender equity, and technological solutions for sustainable water management.