摘要：This article gives analysis of basic indicators of natural potential and usage of world and South Caucasus water resources, also discusses global problems of their condition. We should also note that ecologically sound, fresh water resources are one of the most important factors for sustainable development of the country economy. In the course of centuries up to recent decade, people assumed that water, air, forest and soil are elements of nature that can be utilized eternally and in any quantities. Though, due to population growth, industry and agriculture development, water demand has increased and resulted in sharp decrease of water resources. Against the background of present global climate warming and increase of man-made actions, water resources get intensively contaminated that finds extremely negative impact on development of the country economy and finally becomes a reason for different conflicts. This contributed to raising the question of rational usage and protection of water resources. Future growth of water consumption shall be grounded on increased level of river flow monitoring via construction of regulating water reservoirs. In agriculture, it is required to expand the network of sprinklers and introduce dripping irrigation. Important is also problem of stimulation of atmospheric precipitations for expansion of incoming water balance. Necessary complex schemes for water resource utilization shall be developed and protected based on reservoir management principles. Besides, the given work recommends set of measures for improvement of water resource management level.
