Azerbaijan is set to reform its national water management system by 2026, creating an integrated, climate-smart governance framework. Expert Dr. Rovshan Abbasov highlights the shift from fragmented management to a unified system linking water security with economic planning and urban development. The reform aims to reduce drought risk and improve urban drainage, particularly in Baku and the Absheron Peninsula, through infrastructure renewal and digital tools. Key initiatives include large-scale seawater desalination and a focus on long-term resilience.