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.
Together We Flow: The Science Behind the Game
In our last two videos, we introduced Together We Flow — a serious game designed to simulate the challenges of sharing water across borders. You saw the game in action, and you heard directly from its creator, Meadow Poplawsky, about what it’s like to moderate and play. But what happens when you look at the results more closely? That’s exactly what Meadow and her colleagues at the University of Twente explored in their paper, “Prioritizing water values for decision-making in transboundary river allocation: A case study of the Syr Darya river basin.”
Building Better Water Futures – WE-ACT Delivers Results on Smarter Water Allocation in Central Asia
An international research consortium is helping Central Asian countries tackle one of their most pressing climate and development challenges: how to share water fairly across borders. Horizon Europe-funded WE-ACT project […]
Workshop Recap: Sustainable and Efficient Water Use in Central Asia’s Small Rivers
On June 19, WE-ACT participated in a vital workshop titled “Sustainable and Efficient Water Use in the Context of Small Rivers of Central Asia”, hosted by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in collaboration with Hydro4U, NEXUS, and ISTC.
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.
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.