International experiences on implementing digital technologies in the water industry was the focus of an OSCE-organized online seminar held on August 10- 11, 2021 in Ashgabat.

The seminar brought together the representatives from the State Committee of Water Economy of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, the National Institute of Deserts, Flora and Fauna and other relevant ministries and agencies.

The event was facilitated by two international experts from Switzerland and Morocco. They shared best practices collected from OSCE member-states on the implementation of innovative solutions and digital technologies for sustainable water management. Particular attention was also paid to areas such as the irrigation sector, water conservation, water availability and supply.

“We all know how acute the issue of climate change is at the global level and how its effects exacerbate water scarcity in areas with limited water resources. That is why it is vital to improve water management, as this, in turn, will help support climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts,” said William Leaf, Officer-in-Charge of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat.

The seminar was organized within the framework of the project, Improving Capacities of the Host Country to Strengthen Environmental Protection System and Energy Security, Phase II.

Janmamed Gulamov