IWES Participates in SAPPHIRE Project Workshop in Uzbekistan

In a recent milestone for our team, Dr. Abror Gafurov, the founder and lead scientist of Innovative Water & Environmental Solutions (IWES), attended the SAPPHIRE Project’s annual workshop held from October 28 to November 1, 2024, at the scenic Layner Resort in the Tashkent region of Uzbekistan. Dr. Gafurov participated in person, while other team members joined online to contribute to the discussions and activities remotely.

The workshop, organized by Hydrosolutions GmbH and supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), focused on enhancing the hydrological monitoring capabilities of Central Asian countries. The SAPPHIRE project aims to strengthen regional capacity for high-frequency data processing, improve water resource management, and reduce the risks posed by hydrological extremes. Through its collaborative approach, the project connects national meteorological and hydrological services with academic and public sector experts to develop efficient workflows for digital hydrology, particularly using the iEasyHydro tool.

Dr. Gafurov actively engaged in discussions about advancing the MODSNOW model and provided insights into modeling methods that enhance flood forecasting and snow monitoring—key issues in managing water resources across Central Asia. His contributions underscore IWES’s ongoing commitment to innovation in hydrology and sustainable water management.

This annual gathering provided an invaluable opportunity for IWES to collaborate with regional stakeholders and exchange knowledge on water resource sustainability and risk reduction strategies, furthering the shared goal of building a resilient future for Central Asian communities.