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Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Water Management in the Aral Sea Basin

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This study investigates the potential impacts of climate change on water management within the Aral Sea basin. By analyzing a wide range of literature the study reviews the anticipated effect of climate change and hydrological patens on water resources in the region. Providing an overview of the current situations and potential scenarios and solutions in the context of changing hydro-climatic conditions is crucial to efficiently managing the water quality and quantity of the Aral Sea basin. By reviewing existing findings and projections, this paper highlights the urgent need for effective water management strategies, sustainable agriculture practices, and regional cooperation to address the complex challenges posed by changing hydro-climatic conditions in the Aral Sea Basin.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to acknowledge the Fulbright Scholarship awarded to Z. Sultonov by the US Department of State to work with H.K. Pant at Lehman College, the City University of New York.

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Sultonov, Z., Pant, H.K. Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Water Management in the Aral Sea Basin. Water Resour Manage 37, 5743–5757 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-023-03627-5

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