Water sharing between Central Asian countries has been conflicting for quite a long time already.
Groundwater Resources and Irrigated Agriculture
Author(s):
GWP
Publication Date:
2012
Globally, irrigated agriculture is the largest abstractor and predominant consumer of groundwater resources. In many arid and drought-prone areas, unconstrained use is causing serious aquifer depletion and environmental degradation. This new GWP publication argues for cross-sector dialogue and an integrated vision because of the close links among agricultural irrigation, surface water and groundwater resources.
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Does cooperation on water resources exist in the Amu Darya Basin?
Yes
85% (11 votes)
No
15% (2 votes)
Total votes: 13