The major Central Asian river basins: An assessment of vulnerability

Olli Varis; Matti Kummu

doi:10.1080/07900627.2012.684309

The major Central Asian river basins: An assessment of vulnerability

Olli Varis^*, Matti Kummu

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Abstract

Central Asia's hydrological systems and environment have undergone incomparable changes during recent decades. By using various geospatial and national databases, the socio-economic-environmental vulnerability of the region's major river basins with regard to stress factors related to governance, economy, social issues, environment, hazards, and water scarcity was assessed. A vulnerability profile for each basin was produced and compared with those of the Asia-Pacific's 10 major river basins. Each of the factors appeared quite important for the overall vulnerability. It is thus crucial to focus attention holistically on all the analyzed sectors when trying to solve the challenges in Central Asian waters

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Water and Security in Central Asia: Solving a Rubik's Cube
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Pages	39-58
Number of pages	20
ISBN (Electronic)	9781134923250
ISBN (Print)	9780415826921
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2012.684309
Publication status	Published - 8 Apr 2016
MoE publication type	A3 Book section, Chapters in research books

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