The district of Kochkor, located in the Naryn region of the Kyrgyz Republic, is spread across an area with altitudes ranging from 1800 to 3500 meters. Around 88 percent of the district is mountainous, while the remaining 12 percent is valley. The glacier-fed pastures in the region have created an ideal environment for the grazing of sheep, cows, goats and horses, which are thus integral to the local economy and way of life.

The landscape, while scenic, also presents challenges in terms of pasture management and water access, contributing to the complexities of agricultural practices in this area. To tackle these challenges, the Kara-Suu, Isakeev and Kum-Dobo villages of Kochkor have installed smart water sensors to improve water management and to ensure fair distribution among farmers.