Future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility in rural Central Asia

Central Asia faces substantial water scarcity due to increasing water demand driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, economic development, and inefficiency of irrigated agriculture. These developments are compounded by the effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, loss of glac...

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Autores principales: Hermans, K., Djanibekov, N., Abdullaev, Iskandar, Abduvalieva, N., Assubayeva, A., Blondin, S., Bobojonov, I., Conrad, C., Herzfeld, T., Kansiime, J., Kimsanova, B., Laldjebaev, M., Mirkasimov, B., Mirzabaev, A., Murzakulova, A., Rajabova, S., Samakov, A., Schraven, B., Sterly, H., Umirbekov, A.
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Informa UK Limited 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168404
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author Hermans, K.
Djanibekov, N.
Abdullaev, Iskandar
Abduvalieva, N.
Assubayeva, A.
Blondin, S.
Bobojonov, I.
Conrad, C.
Herzfeld, T.
Kansiime, J.
Kimsanova, B.
Laldjebaev, M.
Mirkasimov, B.
Mirzabaev, A.
Murzakulova, A.
Rajabova, S.
Samakov, A.
Schraven, B.
Sterly, H.
Umirbekov, A.
author_browse Abdullaev, Iskandar
Abduvalieva, N.
Assubayeva, A.
Blondin, S.
Bobojonov, I.
Conrad, C.
Djanibekov, N.
Hermans, K.
Herzfeld, T.
Kansiime, J.
Kimsanova, B.
Laldjebaev, M.
Mirkasimov, B.
Mirzabaev, A.
Murzakulova, A.
Rajabova, S.
Samakov, A.
Schraven, B.
Sterly, H.
Umirbekov, A.
author_facet Hermans, K.
Djanibekov, N.
Abdullaev, Iskandar
Abduvalieva, N.
Assubayeva, A.
Blondin, S.
Bobojonov, I.
Conrad, C.
Herzfeld, T.
Kansiime, J.
Kimsanova, B.
Laldjebaev, M.
Mirkasimov, B.
Mirzabaev, A.
Murzakulova, A.
Rajabova, S.
Samakov, A.
Schraven, B.
Sterly, H.
Umirbekov, A.
author_sort Hermans, K.
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description Central Asia faces substantial water scarcity due to increasing water demand driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, economic development, and inefficiency of irrigated agriculture. These developments are compounded by the effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, loss of glacier mass and increased frequency of extreme events, including droughts. The region’s escalating water scarcity is causing disputes and straining rural livelihoods. Moreover, these challenges drive migration, creating considerable societal impacts. However, these issues remain underexplored in climate change research, making the region a global blind spot in climate adaptation and migration studies. We advocate for innovative research pathways that scrutinize smallholder adaptation strategies, examine the nexus between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility, and investigate tensions and cooperation over water resources. We conclude by emphasizing that substantial investments in inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration, improved data availability and quality, and strengthening of research and institutional capacities are essential to advance interdisciplinary climate impact research in Central Asia. Such efforts are vital for addressing existing knowledge gaps and enhancing evidence-based policymaking to improve the region’s position in current and future debates on climate change and sustainable development.
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spelling CGSpace1684042025-12-08T10:11:39Z Future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility in rural Central Asia Hermans, K. Djanibekov, N. Abdullaev, Iskandar Abduvalieva, N. Assubayeva, A. Blondin, S. Bobojonov, I. Conrad, C. Herzfeld, T. Kansiime, J. Kimsanova, B. Laldjebaev, M. Mirkasimov, B. Mirzabaev, A. Murzakulova, A. Rajabova, S. Samakov, A. Schraven, B. Sterly, H. Umirbekov, A. climate change adaptation water scarcity migration rural areas livelihoods smallholders water demand water resources Central Asia faces substantial water scarcity due to increasing water demand driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, economic development, and inefficiency of irrigated agriculture. These developments are compounded by the effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, loss of glacier mass and increased frequency of extreme events, including droughts. The region’s escalating water scarcity is causing disputes and straining rural livelihoods. Moreover, these challenges drive migration, creating considerable societal impacts. However, these issues remain underexplored in climate change research, making the region a global blind spot in climate adaptation and migration studies. We advocate for innovative research pathways that scrutinize smallholder adaptation strategies, examine the nexus between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility, and investigate tensions and cooperation over water resources. We conclude by emphasizing that substantial investments in inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration, improved data availability and quality, and strengthening of research and institutional capacities are essential to advance interdisciplinary climate impact research in Central Asia. Such efforts are vital for addressing existing knowledge gaps and enhancing evidence-based policymaking to improve the region’s position in current and future debates on climate change and sustainable development. 2025-08-09 2024-12-31T08:31:55Z 2024-12-31T08:31:55Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168404 en Open Access Informa UK Limited Hermans, K.; Djanibekov, N.; Abdullaev, Iskandar; Abduvalieva, N.; Assubayeva, A.; Blondin, S.; Bobojonov, I.; Conrad, C.; Herzfeld, T.; Kansiime, J.; Kimsanova, B.; Laldjebaev, M.; Mirkasimov, B.; Mirzabaev, A.; Murzakulova, A.; Rajabova, S.; Samakov, A.; Schraven, B.; Sterly, H.; Umirbekov, A. 2024. Future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility in rural Central Asia. Climate and Development, 11p. (Online first) [doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17565529.2024.2436090]
spellingShingle climate change adaptation
water scarcity
migration
rural areas
livelihoods
smallholders
water demand
water resources
Hermans, K.
Djanibekov, N.
Abdullaev, Iskandar
Abduvalieva, N.
Assubayeva, A.
Blondin, S.
Bobojonov, I.
Conrad, C.
Herzfeld, T.
Kansiime, J.
Kimsanova, B.
Laldjebaev, M.
Mirkasimov, B.
Mirzabaev, A.
Murzakulova, A.
Rajabova, S.
Samakov, A.
Schraven, B.
Sterly, H.
Umirbekov, A.
Future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility in rural Central Asia
title Future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility in rural Central Asia
title_full Future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility in rural Central Asia
title_fullStr Future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility in rural Central Asia
title_full_unstemmed Future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility in rural Central Asia
title_short Future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change, water scarcity, and mobility in rural Central Asia
title_sort future research directions for understanding the interconnections between climate change water scarcity and mobility in rural central asia
topic climate change adaptation
water scarcity
migration
rural areas
livelihoods
smallholders
water demand
water resources
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/168404
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