Water shortages threaten Uzbekistan's growth

At the fifth annual Tashkent International Investment Forum, officials and experts highlighted a growing crisis: Uzbekistan's water supplies are declining sharply while demand rises due to agricultural and industrial expansion. The country, Central Asia's most populous, faces a fundamental challenge to sustain its growth ambitions. Climate change is exacerbating the situation, with projections showing further reductions in water availability. Discussions at the forum focused on climate resilience and agricultural investment as potential solutions.