This article, part of a special issue on water and security in Central Asia, explores the water, energy and food nexus in Central Asia as an avenue to seek regional solutions to common challenges.
A benefit-sharing scheme was in place among the countries in Central Asia during the Soviet Union era, but since independence, unilateral action has been the norm.
The authors conclude that a regional integrative approach would be beneficial around the water, energy and food nexus. Collaborative options include exploring existing regional frameworks with a focus on additional investment in hydropower generation, regional power market development, irrigation reforms, and addressing regional environmental public goods such as water flows and quality.
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