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Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa irrigation project: implications for transboundary water management in Central Asia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa irrigation project could exacerbate water scarcity and destabilize Central Asia. To ensure sustainable resource management and avert potential conflict, a multilateral water-sharing agreement must be negotiated among the states involved with mediation by the international community.

Source: Environmental Research Water

DOI: 10.1088/3033-4942/ae36ca

Authors: Indra Overland, Shokhrukh-Mirzo Jalilov, Roman Vakulchuk

Institutions: Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, CSIRO Environment, University of Missouri

Language: English

Topic: Transboundary Water Resource Management

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Clean water and sanitation, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,515