Environment and Security priority areas in the Ferghana Valley
The graphic shows an outline of the areas within the Ferghana Valley which are subjects to disputes over water resources and borders, disputes between private and collective farmers, deforestation and overuse of pasture. The map also show areas of industrial pollution and chemical risks caused by badly maintained radioactive dumps, tailing containments and several working industrial facilities.
Year: 2006
From collection: Environment and Security: Central Asia- Ferghana/Osh/Khujand Area
Cartographer: Viktor Novikov and Philippe Rekacewicz, UNEP/GRID-Arendal