This project was to increase the adaptive capacity of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and of the Chu-Talas Commission to ongoing and future climate change impacts, ensure coordination of adaptation actions in the Chu-Talas basin and thereby help to prevent possible negative effects on regional security.
The project goals were:
(i) to synthesise the information presently available on glacial melting in Central Asia;
(ii) to model the impacts of a range of climate change scenarios on glacial melting on water supply in the major river basins in Central Asia for the period 2009-2100 using the best available information;
(iii) to identify the gaps in knowledge, data, observation capacity and finances, facilitate the actions required for filling these gaps, and determine the budgetary needs;
(iv) to provide a range of cost-effective recommendations to improve data availability and glacier observation capacity in the region;
(v) to raise awareness of the project results with the general public, especially decision-makers in the key water user sectors which coild be affected by hydrological changes associated with the glacier retreat.
Project Objectives: To develop capacity within our project teams, partners and local stakeholders in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in climate adaptation planning. To use climate adaptation planning processes and tools to develop climate adaptation plans for two fruit & nut project sites. To share the project’s experiences of climate adaptation planning with local and national policy makers.
Municipal and environmental infrastructure. The City of Almaty seeks to establish a concept to strengthen the organisation of public transport services. This model should be easily replicable and rolled out to reshape the whole sector in a timeframe of 7-8 years.
This project was to:
(i) consolidate a network of energy and environment professionals and institutions in a dedicated regional scenario-building workshop;
(ii) improve the participants’ knowledge of scenario-based approaches to energy-environment analysis and planning, and of tools available for mainstreaming environmental and sustainability concerns into energy security policies;
(iii) help develop a blueprint for country-level follow-up by ENVSEC and other institutions;
(iv) communicate the issues and conclusions. The cornerstone event of the project was a workshop “Planning for Energy Security and Sustainability in Central Asia”.
Local stakeholders supported to develop and implement participatory management plans; take forward practical actions to deliver conservation, raise awareness, promote sustainable use, and diversify and develop sustainable livelihoods.
The Solar Power Project aims to increase renewable energy generation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Uzbekistan.
The project is to help communities in the Pyanj River Basin prepare for the effects of climate change.
Development Objective of this second project in the series is to support Kazakhstan’s participation in CAMP4ASB for the country to benefit from enhanced, regionally-coordinated access to improved climate change knowledge services for key stakeholders (e.g., policy makers, communities, and civil society), as well as to increased investments and capacity building that, combined, will address climate challenges common to Central Asian countries.
Overall goal of the project is to improve regional and national level networking and enhance exchange of knowledge in Central Asia, and improve institutional capacity for the uptake of cleaner energy and energy efficient technologies and services. It aims to deliver a) a network of climate change focal points and experts, and mechanisms for exchange of information and experiences to enhance institutional capacity and awareness, b) identify and develop cleaner technology action plans for two sectors, and c) support for the development of markets for energy efficient technologies.
