Sarez Lake: latest achievements and unresolved problems

This paper produces a brief description of Sarez Lake formation and its modern conditions in Tajikistan, Central Asia. It outlines proposed actions to be taken to under the 'Lake Sarez Mitigation Project', including: Design and installation of a monitoring and warning system; Social training and safety related supplies; Studies to assess possible long-term solutions; Institutional strengthening.

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Date:

2007

Pages:

17 p.

Sources:

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Sub-Regional Office for Central Asia (UNISDR CA)

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Keywords

Themes:: Environment, Water, Critical Infrastructure
Countries:: Tajikistan

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