Another meeting of the Basin Council took place in Naryn, where key participants included experts and government officials. The focus was on the water resource management strategy, as well as the basin principle outlined in the Water Code of the Kyrgyz Republic. This approach suggests that a river should be viewed as a single ecosystem organism, regardless of administrative boundaries.
This approach to water resource management allows for the consideration of the natural drainage system and facilitates coordinated decision-making among different regions, minimizing conflicts of interest among water users in the Naryn River basin. During the meeting, participants discussed the current state of water resources and infrastructure development issues.
The council members also emphasized climate change. Experts noted that global warming is already having a significant impact on the economic situation and everyday life of people, making it necessary to reconsider irrigation and water use methods. The Basin Council, which brings together various government agencies, local authorities, and public organizations, reaffirmed its importance as a platform for coordinating these processes.
The council, which operates on a voluntary basis, meets at least once a year to make strategically important decisions. The results of the meeting in Naryn once again highlighted that effective water resource management is not just a technical task, but an important aspect of the country's sustainable development and the collective responsibility of society.
