CLIMATE CHANGE AND USING WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN TAJIKISTAN AND CENTRAL ASIA

Water and power complex takes one of the main places not only in economy, but also in the life of whole society and it is the main element of nature and life. It is very important to mention that during the all history of region it is developing constantly. It is well seen how on to relation to irrigated farming from ancient time being one of the main directions of water resources use and also on relation to hydropower which beginning was put only in 20th century. The beginning of irrigated farming in Central Asia belongs to sixth – seventh century b. c. Since that time and up to now its role constantly grew, the area of irrigated lands increased and the methods improved. To the beginning of 20th century about 3,5 mln. ha was irrigated in region. Particularly the intensive development of irrigation in region began in period of USSR existence (mainly from, 60-s up to 90-s). Occurring in this time interference on nature and its achievement could be named as unique in world practice in such experiments. In the result to 90-s the total area of irrigated lands in region increased to 8,8 mln. ha.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND USING WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN TAJIKISTAN AND CENTRAL ASIA Keywords:

Climate change , Water resource , Hydro power , Tajikistan