THE ENVIRONMENTAL CATASTROPHE OF THE ARAL SEA REGION: LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY AND REHABILITATION STRATEGIES

Authors

  • Abdurofiyeva Nodirabonu Termiz State University 3rd-year student of the Faculty of Law

Keywords:

Aral Sea, environmental disaster, legal responsibility, transboundary water management, rehabilitation, international environmental law, Central Asia.

Abstract

The Aral Sea crisis stands as one of the most severe environmental disasters of the 20th and 21st centuries, with profound ecological, socio-economic, and health consequences. This article examines the legal dimensions of responsibility for the degradation of the Aral Sea and evaluates current and proposed rehabilitation strategies. Emphasis is placed on the roles of national governments, international organizations, and regional cooperation in addressing the environmental and humanitarian aftermath. The study concludes that a combination of legal accountability, multilateral action, and sustainable development strategies is essential for restoring ecological balance in the Aral Sea basin.

References

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Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, 1992.

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IFAS. (2023). Strategic Action Plan for the Aral Sea Basin.

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Dronin, N., & Kirilenko, A. (2011). Climate Change and Water in Central Asia: Scenarios and Adaptation.

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Published

2025-07-19

How to Cite

Abdurofiyeva Nodirabonu. (2025). THE ENVIRONMENTAL CATASTROPHE OF THE ARAL SEA REGION: LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY AND REHABILITATION STRATEGIES. Ethiopian International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 12(07), 126–129. Retrieved from https://www.eijmr.org/index.php/eijmr/article/view/3447

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 07 (2025): Ethiopian International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Section

Articles