Irbaris’ Iain Watt explores the subject of water scarcity in Central Asia, a growing concern for stability in the region between the water-rich and water-poor nations. Iain Watt is a partner at Irbaris, an expert advisory firm with extensive experience across the region of helping organizations assess the risks and opportunities they face due to climate change and water scarcity. Iain has extensive international experience with blue chip multinationals and a wide-ranging expertise on the governance, reputational and communication challenges around climate change, with a particular focus on CIS countries. Continue reading
A disaster in the making: Why Central Asia’s stability demands a new water policy
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