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Uzbekistan Launches $4.6M Project to Revive Aral Sea

3/6/2026

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  • Uzbekistan launched a project addressing water resource challenges in the Aral Sea region, with a $4.6 million investment from Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for 2026–2028.
  • The initiative aims to boost water governance and climate resilience.
  • Its components include improving irrigation infrastructure, digital monitoring, and climate-smart agriculture.
  • The project will benefit over 1,000 farmers and households and promote regional cooperation and gender equality in water management.