Tashkent to host international forum on Central Asia’s water security

Central Asia is facing a growing shortage of water resources driven by climate change, rising demand for water supply, and expanding irrigation needs. At the same time, increasing demand for water to support population needs and economic growth is placing additional pressure on the agricultural sector, underscoring the need for the rational use of water resources. Under these conditions, effective and sustainable water management is becoming a strategic priority that directly affects the strengthening of regional cooperation and Central Asia’s role in the global water cycle.

Tashkent Water Week 2026 will bring together government authorities, international organizations, leading scientists, businesses, and the expert community, providing a platform to discuss transboundary water security challenges, showcase innovative governance and technological solutions, and develop practical strategies for the efficient use of water resources. The forum aims to strengthen regional cooperation and promote sustainable water-use models to ensure Central Asia’s long-term water security and economic development.

In recent years, the countries of the region have hosted international conferences, consultative meetings, and expert dialogues focused on the rational use and protection of water resources. In this context, Tashkent Water Week 2026 is intended to complement and further develop existing formats of cooperation by creating a multilateral platform for exchanging experience and discussing modern approaches to water management at both regional and global levels.