Article 7. General approaches to adaptation of the water sector of the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to climate change Water Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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1. Adaptation of the water sector of the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to climate change includes a combination of natural, technical and technological options, as well as social and institutional measures to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The water sector of the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the part of the economy related to the use of water resources.

2. The development of adaptation mechanisms for the efficient use of water resources involves the development of a water resources management system aimed at preventing water scarcity and harmful effects of water.

3. Adaptation of the water sector of the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to climate change involves:

development of plans for adaptation of the water sector of the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to climate change across the country and water basins;

allocation of additional investments to improve the quality of hydrological and hydrogeological data;

conducting scientific research in the field of adaptation of the water sector of the economy to climate change;

participation of all interested individuals and legal entities and their associations in the process of developing and implementing plans for adaptation of the water sector of the economy to climate change;

application of new technologies for efficient use of water resources and alternative water sources;

rational use of water in agriculture, the use of economical methods of watering plants, the introduction of drought-resistant crops and drought control;

modernization of water management and hydraulic engineering facilities, taking into account the changing conditions of water use.

The Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated April 9, 2025 № 178-VIII LRK

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