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The climate change of Uzbekistan |
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by Vazira Ikhtiyorova | 20-03-2019 04:14
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For the past decades, Uzbekistan has been suffering from climate change and its sequences. The Aral Sea region has been affected by climate change impacts. In Karakalpakstan, because of increased occurrence of droughts is placing serious strains on what little water is still available for irrigation. Before we move to Aral Sea, let me clarify. Our country's climate is stood for by seasonal and day-to-night fluctuations in air temperatures. Summer in Uzbekistan is long, dry and hot; Spring is humid; and Winter in Uzbekistan is irregular. Air temperatures in the desert can reach 45-49 degrees Celsius. Uzbekistan is the world’s fifth largest cotton producer and second-largest cotton exporter. The agriculture industry is also important to Uzbekistan's economy. Irrigated farming forms the base of agricultural production. Consequently Uzbekistan uses approximately 90 percent of surface water for irrigation. Lack of water resources and land degradation are currently threatening the productivity of this sector. Increasing air temperatures associated with global warming pose a significant threat to this sector, reducing the available water for irrigation. As up to 80 percent of the foodstuffs required for the country's population are produced by the agrarian sector, reductions in productivity could threaten the food security of the country. High soil salinity is also an issue in Uzbekistan. Arable lands located at the lower reaches of rivers are especially saline, affecting agricultural productivity. To sum up, I would like to tell that we should awake all citizens to be more attentive and careful towards climate change!
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Former E-gen Ambassador
Vazira Ikhtiyorova
Previous : The Aral Sea
4 Comments
Hello Vazira
Thank you so much for this report.
Green cheers from Nepal
Posted 24-03-2019 11:31
Hello Vazira!
Thank you for your report about how serious the climate change problem is in Uzbekistan. Though climate change has been affecting the whole world, it seems that some countries are more vulnerable to the changes. Those countries are usually based on agriculture or industries that highly rely on the natural resources. The decrease of water resources in Uzbekistan seems very serious. It would be helpful if you can come up with some possible solutions that can help cotton industry or stop the climate change.
Keep up the good work! I??m looking forward to reading your next report : )
Wonhee Mentor
Posted 22-03-2019 17:23
Hi Vazira,
Thank you for writing this report and I was shocked to see the coastline in Uzbekistan has decreased over time. The pictures look very serious.
With decreased coastline, I am sure agricultural sector in Uzbekistan is heavily influenced by the climate change. Please tell us more about Uzbekistan and its environmental-related issues.
I am looking forward to your next report.
Cheers,
Louis Mentor
Posted 21-03-2019 23:42
Hello Vazira
Thank you for the report about climate change issue of Uzbekistan.
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Yours,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 20-03-2019 20:53