Abstract
An ‘Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) in Kazakhstan’ book [1] is specifically designed to support Kazakh students and teachers to develop the broad knowledge base required to underpin a critical understanding of international best practice in water resource management. It innovatively integrates knowledge developed within international, European and Kazakh science and engineering disciplines to support the sustainable management of this finite resource. With a clear focus on understanding and addressing the human challenges currently facing Kazakhstan and the Central Asian region, it includes up-to-date content on stakeholder engagement, risk communication and policy development. The book includes sections on selected concepts in IWCM, methodologies and supporting tools for IWCM, management skills for building capability, capacity and impact, best practice examples for water treatment management, sustainable use of water resources in Kazakhstan, Integrative Water Cycle Management in Kazakhstan and on transboundary catchment issues and future integrated management.