Biotechnical measures are regularly implemented across protected natural areas administered by the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change. Their primary purpose is to conserve biodiversity, sustain stable populations of wild animals during the winter season and mitigate the adverse effects of harsh weather conditions on natural ecosystems.
Under the Uzbekistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND Uzbekistan), a social screening database has been established for households affected by temporary restrictions on pasture access and associated income reductions. In each mahalla, 20 of the most impacted households have been identified and categorized as Project-Affected Persons (PAPs). Further engagement with
Providing solar panels to residents of the Bartang Valley in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region is one of the most effective ways to solve energy problems and improve people’s lives in harsh mountain conditions. Solar panels help mountaineers in Bartang effectively solve many problems. Photo: CABAR.asia In 2016, the public
A series of educational and awareness-raising activities has been conducted under the Uzbekistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND Uzbekistan). According to project representatives, these activities aimed to enhance local livelihoods, strengthen production infrastructure, and prepare communities for effective grievance management. Under Component 2, Enhance Resilient Landscapes and Livelihoods, project specialists
On 26 December 2025, within the framework of the project “Sustainable Landscape Restoration in the Republic of Tajikistan,” two specialized livestock transport vehicles were handed over to the State Institution “Pasture and Melioration Trust” of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan. Each vehicle has the capacity to transport up to 450 heads of small
The number of glaciers in Kyrgyzstan has risen by 1,795 in recent years, but it does not mean that new glaciers have emerged. Their total number has become more because larger glaciers melt and turn into smaller ones. The glaciation area of Kyrgyzstan, i.e. the area of glaciers, have reduced
he Uzbekistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND Uzbekistan) has strengthened its work on processing community grievances and preparing new livelihood-support initiatives in regions where land restoration activities are nearing completion, project representatives said following a series of field visits to the Syrdarya, Jizzakh, Samarkand, Surkhandarya, and Kashkadarya regions. Experts under
Following the study tour to Germany for Kazakhstani experts on Best Available Techniques (BAT) and the development of BAT reference documents within the project of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), which successfully took place from December 4 to 9, 2025, to familiarize participants with the European Union’s best
As part of the implementation of the project “Sustainable Landscape Restoration in the Republic of Tajikistan,” a working visit to the project’s target areas was carried out from 16 to 18 December 2025. The visit was conducted in accordance with the approved work plan and aimed at monitoring previously established plantations and preparing
The Central Asian region faces complex environmental challenges—land degradation, climate change, and water scarcity—that directly affect national economies and the quality of life of local populations. These challenges are particularly acute in transboundary areas, where coordinated action among countries is essential for effectively addressing environmental issues. In this context, the
