What is it about?
This research examines the legal regulation and management of transboundary waters in Central Asia, focusing on the Amu Darya and Syr Darya basins. The study analyzes international conventions, regional agreements, and key case studies (the Rogun and Toktogul projects) to evaluate how legal frameworks, environmental assessments, and institutional mechanisms support sustainable water management in the region.
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Why is it important?
Effective cooperation on transboundary rivers is critical for the ecological and economic stability of Central Asia. By identifying key legal gaps in current frameworks, this study offers practical solutions—such as transparent compensation mechanisms, joint real-time monitoring, and harmonized national laws—to minimize conflicts and strengthen mutually beneficial water governance.
Perspectives
Looking ahead, strengthening transboundary water governance in Central Asia will require establishing neutral technical secretariats, adopting automated real-time data exchange, and creating standardized compensation models. Future policy frameworks should also integrate legal protections for transboundary groundwater and align national environmental laws with regional basin agreements to ensure long-term climate resilience.
Ayjan Omarova
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This page is a summary of: International Legal Regulation of Transboundary Waters of Central Asia, Bulletin of the Karaganda University “Law Series”, March 2026, Buketov Karaganda State University,
DOI: 10.31489/2026l1/42-49.
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