Evaluation of the method of territorial redistribution of the flow of the Irtysh river to the Central and Northern regions of Kazakhstan

Abstract

The article provides an overview of the world experience of territorial redistribution of surface water resources, using the experience of the People's Republic of China, the North American continent, and the projects of the Soviet Union. Based on the world experience, it should be noted that large-scale river flow transfer projects are not effective for several reasons, such as a significant impact on the environment, the emergence of difficulties in regulating geopolitics, and the high cost of implementing projects. However, the diversion of many small and inter-basin transfers has shown positive results. Such river flow transfers allow us to solve several problems, such as socio-economic development of the region, maintaining the stability of the ecosystem, which is achieved by preserving local water resources. Taking into account the experience of other countries, it was proposed to design a canal to provide the Central and Northern regions of Kazakhstan to solve present water management problems and maintain the environmental stability of the region.