Climate change impact scenarios in the Aral Sea

The scenarios present projected changes and impacts due to climate change for the Aral Sea region. Sub-regional pathways for adaptation and resilience are outlined. The scenarios will be further developed and enhanced in the coming period.
Leading Entity
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Contributing Action Number
CA3.3
Primary Entry Point
3: Align UN system support for integration
Output(s)
Output 4.2: High-quality, disaggregated water and sanitation data and information are available and shared transparently through strengthened national and sub-national monitoring systems and regional and global platforms with support from the UN system
Output 4.5: Governance of water and sanitation is improved through UN system support, including with emphasis on the needs of developing countries
Type of Engagement
Data collection and analysis
Geographical Scope
Regional, transboundary and sub-regional (multi-country) level
More information
https://rrp.unescap.org/aral-sea

Leading Entity

United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation

The Contributing Actions are key initiatives supporting the United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation, aligning individual and joint efforts across UN entities and partnering organizations to advance global water and sanitation goals. These actions are integrated into the Collaborative Implementation Plan (CIP) Results Framework 2025-2028, which provides a structured approach to achieving system-wide impact through coordinated UN efforts.
The Priority Collaborative Actions outlined in the framework focus on enhancing water security, improving governance, strengthening climate resilience, and accelerating progress on sanitation and hygiene. By fostering system-wide collaboration among UN agencies, these actions help drive policy coherence, knowledge sharing, and innovative solutions to address the world’s most pressing water challenges.