A systematic understanding of the dynamics of surface water resources and terrestrial water
storage (TWS) is extremely important for human survival in Central Asia (CA) and …

The massive desiccation of the Aral Sea, the fourth largest lake in the world, has led to
severe ecological problems, expansion of cropland was thought to be the main factor driving …

The shrinkage of the Aral Sea started in the 1960s, and it has been continued for decades
due to arguably both human and natural causes. However, the change of the Aral Sea in the …

The intricate interplay among water, energy, food, and ecology underscores the paramount
importance of investigating water–energy–food–ecology (WEFE) systems to foster regional …

Agricultural water use in heavily irrigated regions can reduce surface water flow. The most
remarkable hydrological change in recent times in Central Asia is the rapid dry-up of the Aral …

Industrial and technological development have contributed significantly to causing
environmental crises, such as climate change and land degradation. To address these …

Land Cover (LC) maps offer vital knowledge for various studies, ranging from sustainable
development to climate change. The China Central-Asia West-Asia Economic Corridor …

Abstract As the Aral Sea shrinks, the lakebeds are gradually drying up, and the newborn
Aralkum Desert (AD) has become one of the most active sands and dust storms (SDS) …

Climate change forecasts indicate that the frequency and intensity of extreme climate events
will increase in the future; these changes will have important effects on ecosystem stability …

Abstract Knowledge of both irrigation-water withdrawal (IWW) and consumption (IWC, ie the
evapotranspiration loss of applied irrigation water) is critical to sustainable water use and …