Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Regular water quality monitoring helps track changes, identify pollutants and inform evidence-based decisions to protect the environment.
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in cooperation with the National Center for Environmental Monitoring, supports monitoring of transboundary watercourses in the Syrdarya River basin.
The work examines the chemical composition of surface water and bottom sediments. This enables specialists to assess pollution risks associated with waste from mining and industrial facilities located upstream, as well as other sources of contamination.
Ambassador Antti Karttunen, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, said: “For several years, we have supported our national partners in monitoring water quality and pollution levels in the Syrdarya River basin.
“Water and natural resources do not recognise national borders. Our national partners work closely with colleagues in neighbouring countries and exchange data collected through OSCE-supported monitoring. This increases transparency and helps identify solutions to shared environmental challenges.”
Zafar Kayumov, First Deputy Head of the National Center for Environmental Monitoring, said that long-standing cooperation with the OSCE had strengthened national capacity for environmental analysis.
The data provide a scientific basis for tracking pollution trends, assessing risks to people and ecosystems, and informing environmental protection decisions.
By supporting water quality monitoring and cross-border data exchange, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan helps national partners identify environmental risks in a timely manner.
This contributes to the sustainable management of shared water resources and strengthens environmental security.
