WE-ACT Team Discovering the Fergana Valley

During the WE-ACT team’s field trip to Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley, the team explored the area’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, gaining invaluable insights into the local water management systems. The region has two important hydrological monuments the Andijan Dam and Reservoir, which are vital for irrigation and water supply. The team observed both traditional and modern irrigation techniques employed by local farmers. This experience highlighted the region’s pressing challenges in water allocation and underscored the importance of sustainable water management practices, which are essential for balancing development with environmental preservation.

Summary Handbook on Water Allocation in a Transboundary Context Featuring the WE-ACT Project

The Summary Handbook on Water Allocation in a Transboundary Context incorporates information from the Handbook on Water Allocation, and it includes the WE-ACT project as a significant component. The WE-ACT project is a notable inclusion, contributing to the broader context of transboundary water allocation practices outlined in the publication. The handbook serves as a practical resource for policymakers, offering key elements, frameworks, and case studies to guide decision-making in the complex landscape of transboundary water allocation.

UNIFR’s Summer Fieldwork: A Visual Journey Through Central Asia

Explore UNIFR’s impactful fieldwork in Central Asia during the summer of 2023, where researchers, students, and partners collaborated on a multi-faceted project. From overcoming challenges in automated weather station data transmission to hands-on experiences in the high-mountain landscapes of Kyrgyzstan, the story unveils the journey of installing cutting-edge technology for sustainable development and climate change adaptation in the Naryn River catchment.

WE-ACT Joins the Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Online Platform

Water is critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring the health and prosperity of our planet and people. WE-ACT project joined a United Nations Partnerships for SDGs online platform, a global registry of voluntary commitments and multi-stakeholder partnerships made in support of sustainable development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.