Blue Peace Central Asia 2.0 (BPCA 2.0)
Blue Peace Central Asia supports regional organisations and policy-makers to foster stability through more equitable and efficient transboundary water management in the context of climate change. It works across countries, sectors and generations to capacitate water experts and diplomats and to strengthen research and science for policy-making. In line with SDG 6.5.2, it demonstrates benefit sharing solutions in transboundary water management to advance operational arrangements for water cooperation at basin and sub-basin levels.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Asia centrale |
Acqua
Diplomazia e sicurezza dell'acqua
Politica del settore idrico Conservazione delle risorse idriche |
01.10.2022
- 30.09.2029 |
CHF 9’850’000
|
- Implementation of the Climate Change adaptation strategy for Central Asia advanced; capacity of the regional working group on water quality and WASH strengthened; work of the regional working group on water and energy supported; capacities of Central Asia states in data management strengthened, and data-sharing tools enhanced; regional transboundary water management fora established.
- Small Transboundary Tributaries (STTs) identified through agreed methodologies and participatory processes; locally led needs assessment in selected STTs conducted; governance frameworks at STT levels assessed and strengthened; basin management and investment plans implemented.
- Higher Education in water diplomacy improved through shared regional educational frameworks; innovative and locally led approaches to science for policy dialogue supported; youth engagement in water management processes strengthened; women empowered across all project outputs.
- Other international or foreign NGO North
- Settore privato svizzero
- I nternational Water Management Institute (IWMI) as lead of the consortium with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) as the main sub-contractor.
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE APPROVVIGIONAMENTO IDRICO E IGIENIZZAZIONE DELLE ACQUE
APPROVVIGIONAMENTO IDRICO E IGIENIZZAZIONE DELLE ACQUE
APPROVVIGIONAMENTO IDRICO E IGIENIZZAZIONE DELLE ACQUE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Politica dell'acqua e gestione amministrativa
Politica dell'acqua e gestione amministrativa
Preservazione delle risorse idriche (raccolta dati inclusa)
Temi trasversali Il progetto promuove la biodiversità.
Diminuizone dei conflitti
Il progetto sostiene in via prioritaria miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Mandato con fondo fiduciario
Mandato senza fondo fiduciario
Numero del progetto 7F10999
| Contesto | The Central Asian region (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) faces significant challenges in water management, exacerbated by climate change, population growth, increasing water demand, and transboundary tensions over shared resources. The major rivers, Amu Darya and Syr Darya, traverse multiple countries, yet institutionalized cooperation mechanisms remain limited. This lack of coordination contributes to inefficient water use, environmental degradation, and heightened socio-political tensions, threatening regional stability and sustainable development. |
| Obiettivi | The Central Asian population benefits from equitably shared and effectively managed common water resources. |
| Gruppi target | Ministries and state agencies responsible for water resources and climate management and ministries of foreign affairs in the five Central Asian countries; national river basin organizations; regional institutions like the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) and its sub-organizations (EC IFAS, ICWC, SIC ICWC, BWO Amu Darya, BWO Syr Darya, ICSD); educational and research institutes in Central Asia and Afghanistan; youth. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
Outcome 1: Transboundary water governance enhanced through evidence-based policy dialog in Central Asia. Outcome 2: Water cooperation strengthened through transboundary basin management and investment plans. Outcome 3: Advanced regional water cooperation by women and the next generation of scientists, diplomats and water professionals. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: Risultati fasi precedenti: Blue Peace Central Asia 1.0 (2017-2025) results: diplomatic dialogue with a Swiss Special Envoy on Water for Central Asia; community of practice on transboundary water management with Central Asia experts; annual hydro-diplomacy reports; support to inter-ministerial working groups; key studies and good practices on shared benefit approach; demonstration pilot of a transboundary hydropost between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan; support to the Central Asia Youth for Water network; youth engagement in water and climate change dialogue at the global, regional and national levels; curricula development in collaboration with Swiss academia; support to the Network of Academic Society; scholarships for integrated water resources management for Masters students across the region. |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale ONG internazionale o straniera Economia privata |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | Swiss Water, Infrastructure and Climate Change Portfolio in Central Asia; Blue Peace Global/Middle East/Financing, Geneva Water Hub, International Secretariat for Water, UNECE, UN SPECA. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 9’850’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 744’664 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 270’000 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 19’670’000 |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 1 01.10.2022 - 30.09.2029 (Fase in corso) |
