Economic instruments of water resource management on the example of enterprises of KAZ minerals under non-stationarity of climate
Makhmudova L. Sambetbayev D. Kozykeyeva A. Niyetaliyeva A. Torekhanova N.
1 January 2025IWA Publishing
Aqua Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society
2025#74Issue 154 - 67 pp.
Water resource management challenges are shaped by territorial and natural conditions, and each country’s specific context and international commitments. Growing water scarcity poses a significant issue at both national and regional levels. Integrated water resource management in the Yertis (Irtysh) river basin is particularly crucial due to its transboundary nature, involving China, Kazakhstan, and Russia. This study assesses water resource pressure in the Yertis basin using the ‘water stress’ indicator from water management plans of the three states. The Yertis River basin in Kazakhstan is highly industrialized, making it a focal point for analyzing water consumption by industrial enterprises, including KAZ Minerals Group. The research compares water use levels by KAZ Minerals Group before and after modernization of water systems from 2015 to 2020. The study highlights the successful implementation of economic instruments, such as water extraction taxes and modernization of water systems, which have led to reduced water abstraction and improved water recycling. These measures have contributed to mitigating water stress and ensuring a reliable water supply amid increasing demand and climate change impacts. The findings emphasize the importance of transboundary cooperation and the integration of economic, administrative, and technological tools to enhance water resource sustainability.
economic instruments , integrated water resource management , sustainable development , water stress , water stress level
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Department of Water Resources, Institute of Geography and Water Safety, Almaty, 050010, Kazakhstan
Department of Water Resources and Melioration, Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, Almaty, 050010, Kazakhstan
Department of Water Resources
Department of Water Resources and Melioration
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