Water-Energy-Climate Change in Central Asia

The Transformational Potential includes:

• Support the transition towards a green economy, promoting food security, jobs, growth, and sustainable development in the region, while maintaining climate neutrality and environmental sustainability
• Support the transition to a low-carbon economy and to a more diversified energy mix, while reducing exposure to climate hazards and ensuring more reliable and efficient energy supply within a green connectivity framework

The Team Europe Proposal activities include:

1. An integrated water-energy resources management component, including support for:

• Central Asia regional power market (EU Connectivity Strategy; SECCA)
• Regional transboundary water governance and initiatives related to the Aral Sea

2. An investment component (attract private sector investments)

The TEI covers the countries in central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.