Scientific Consultation Meeting on Strengthening Climate Adaptation in the Water Sector

The National Research University (TIIAME) hosted a scientific consultation meeting on strengthening adaptation to climate change in the water sector. The event was organized by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in collaboration with TIIAME, with financial support from the Blue Peace Central Asia initiative.

The meeting brought together representatives of academic and research institutions, as well as international organizations working at the intersection of climate change and water management. Fazilatkhon Abdullaeva participated as an expert from SIC ICWC.

The consultation was held in an interactive format, featuring scientific session, group work, and thematic discussions centered around two key areas: (1) Future research directions for understanding the links between climate change, water scarcity and mobility in rural Central Asia. (2) A void in Central Asian research: climate change.

The primary goal of the event is to bring together representatives from leading scientific centers and think tank to identify key research gaps and priorities, support the growth of the Community of Practice on Water and Climate Change Adaptation (CoP-WCCA), and increase the Uzbek scientific community’s contribution to the regional agenda in the lead-up to the 2026 Regional Environmental Summit.