Water Unites

- - - - - The photos and texts of this illustrated book strengthen the awareness about the Central Asian countries, which belong to the lesser known parts of the world. The book shows, how water unites the Central Asian countries, and it gives an outlook on the future of international development cooperation. Further information on the project WATER UNITES is available at www.waterunites-ca.org. - - - - - 

 

Central Asia is a fascinating part of the world. It is rich in culture, natural resources, unique landscapes, wonderful people and of course water. The exhibition "From the Glaciers to the Aral Sea - Water Unites" wants to foster a better understanding of the Central Asian countries we associate with the Silk Road. The book shows how people live in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It also shows how water serves all the living beings in the region.

 

The book has two parts: An analytical part, which contains background information on water and transboundary water resources management and a second part with photos. The photos and the texts of the book aim to bring the region closer to you and serve to bring the people of Central Asia together.