Public Lecture: Uncertainties in Water Security Decision-making in Central Asia

Public Lecture:Uncertainties in Water Security Decision-making in Central Asia

Date: 30 August 2023, 15:30 – 16:30 (Bishkek time, GMT +6)
Venue: Zoom Webinar https://zoom.us/j/93868337191
Lecturer: Dr. Aliya Assubayeva
Registration link: https://forms.gle/SCiPfinjf57c94ed9
Language: English
Organizers: OSCE Academy

Description

Water security has become increasingly significant in Central Asian republics due to the uncertainties and risks associated with climate change and growing water demand. This importance is amplified by the complex transboundary river basins, interconnected water-energy infrastructure in the Aral Sea basin, rising water distribution disputes among riparian countries, and the vulnerability of water resources to climate change. Effective decision-making at all levels regarding water resource allocation and management is assumed to contribute to achieving water security. This research paper focuses on exploring the sources of endogenous uncertainty in managing water resources with case studies of Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic.The research emphasizes endogenous uncertainties arising from the decision-making system and identifies key factors to mitigate them, including improved data availability and analysis, resilient infrastructure, and enhanced capacity. The study acknowledges the potential rise in exogenous uncertainties caused by limited transboundary cooperation, climate change impacts, and growing water needs. It highlights the significance of recognizing and comprehending the nature and effects of uncertainties. By doing so, Central Asian countries can make more informed decisions and work towards achieving sustainable and resilient water security in the region.

Timeline

15:30 - 15:35   Opening remarks, OSCE Academy moderator

15:35 - 16:05   Research Paper Presentation – Review of uncertainties in water security decision-making in Central Asia                             

Dr. Aliya Assubayeva
Research Associate at the Center for International Development and Environmental Research (ZEU), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany and Research Fellow at the OSCE Academy

16:05 - 16:30    Q&A Session

About the Speaker & the Fellowship

Dr. Aliya Assubayeva is a Research Associate at the Center for International Development and Environmental Research (ZEU), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany. With an interdisciplinary background, she holds a BA in Water Resources Management from Kazakh National Agrarian University, an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from the Humboldt University of Berlin, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Nazarbayev University. Her research interests encompass water security, transboundary cooperation, water governance and policy, and sustainable development, focusing on Central Asia and South America. Dr. Assubayeva has authored research articles, policy briefs, and book chapters, contributing to the academic and policy discourse on water-related issues. She is also interested in science communication.

The OSCE Academy Research Fellowship is a short term paid fellowship that aims to offer young researchers the possibility to carry out research for up to seven months in a variety of disciplines related to the OSCE Academy's scope of work.

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