VIRTUAL SESSION 1 "WATER ALLOCATION AND DEMANDS" - PART OF THE "WATER-ENERGY NEXUS SYSTEMS MODELLING" PROJECT
On February 21, 2025, the first virtual session, titled "Water Allocation and Demands", was held at the Training Center of SIC ICWC. This session was organized by SIC ICWC in collaboration with the World Bank Group and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) as part of the "Water-Energy Nexus Systems Modelling" project.
This session marked the beginning of a series of three training sessions designed to provide participants of Technical Group 1 with a comprehensive introduction to the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system, with a specific focus on its application in the Syr Darya and Amu Darya River basins. The training will cover the diverse water use sectors in the region, including domestic supply, agriculture, hydropower and in-stream ecological flows.
The session focused on key concepts of water allocation, including the distinction between consumptive and non-consumptive water demands in the river basins. Participants explored how the WEAP models the allocation of limited water resources across multiple sectors, taking into account the priorities of each, such as domestic supply, agriculture, hydropower, and in-stream flows.
As a result of the session, participants gained hands-on experience in setting-up and analyzing water demand by sectors. They also learned about sectoral priorities and how to evaluate trade-offs in allocation strategies.
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