RT null T1 The Aral Sea: Diagnostic Study for the Development of an Action Plan for the Conservation of the Aral Sea A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 seabed K1 basin K1 marine resources conservation K1 hydrogeology K1 water level K1 nature conservation K1 water resource K1 natural resource K1 surface water K1 groundwater K1 mineral resource K1 water balance K1 aquatic ecology K1 pollution K1 water pollution K1 drainage K1 industrial pollution K1 air pollution YR 2000 FD 2000 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/30348 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/30348 NO This Diagnostic Report reflects the combined efforts of many dedicated individuals working on the numerous problems associated with the current changes in the Aral Sea and its drainage basin. It represents a consensus document, prepared on the basis of many, often diverse, deliberations of the Working Group of Experts for the Preparation of an Action Plan for the Rehabilitation of the Aral Sea Basin. Thus it should be viewed as a working document, comprising the best efforts of all those involved in its preparation. It also is noted that this report is the integration of individual components from many contributing authors. Accordingly, efforts were made to provide appropriate linkages between relevant topics and sub-chapters. Nevertheless, many of the contributing authors used differing styles and forms in preparing their materials. One such element is the use of references. Some contributors incorporated tables, figures and similar materials directly into the body of the text, without reference to their specific source. Others explicitly identified the sources of the materials used in their contributions. It also is noted that many of the references are available only in Russian. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 18, 2026