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KG RESILAND. World Bank and Ministry of Emergency Situations Discuss Progress of the KG RESILAND Project in the Kyrgyz Republic

A World Bank technical mission was held in Bishkek to support the implementation of the Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration Project under the RESILAND CA+ Program (KG RESILAND). During the mission, representatives of the World Bank, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, relevant government agencies, and contracting

March 30, 2026

KG RESILAND. Production Training on Potato Chip Manufacturing Held in Mangyt Village within OVOP

Osh Region, Mangyt Village — A production training on potato chip manufacturing was conducted in the village of Mangyt under the “One Village – One Product” (OVOP) initiative. Participants were trained in potato chip production, including raw material preparation, with particular attention to the basic principles of market positioning. Such

March 30, 2026

A Scientific and Practical Seminar on Water Resources and Climate Risks in Central Asia Held in Bishkek

A scientific and practical seminar titled “Using Innovative Technologies to Improve Water and Energy Resources in Central Asia,” dedicated to World Water Day, was held in Bishkek at the conference hall of the Institute of Geology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic. The event was supported

March 30, 2026

Uzbekistan

The Value of Landscape Restoration in Uzbekistan to Reduce Sand and Dust Storms from the Aral Seabed

March 17, 2026

Kyrgyzstan

KG RESILAND: “OVOP as a tool for empowering women”

Dear readers, In this issue, we continue our special series on the practical application of the One Village One Product (ОVOP) approach in Kyrgyzstan and across Central Asia. Previously, we explored the origins and philosophy of the OVOP movement. Now, we turn our focus on Kyrgyzstan, a story of adaptation, structured

March 16, 2026

RESILAND CA+: Land Degradation in Central Asia: Causes and Impacts

Central Asia today stands on the front line of the global climate challenge, facing critical land degradation affecting up to 80% of its territories. Landscape degradation is no longer a narrow environmental issue — it is a systemic challenge that causes the region direct economic losses equivalent to 6% of its

March 12, 2026

RESILAND Tajikistan. Thousands of Fruits Trees for Landscape Resilience: New Orchards Take Root Across Tajikistan

Within the framework of the Tajikistan Resilient Landscapes Restoration Project, a working mission was carried out from 23 to 27 February 2026 to select and deliver planting materials to Pasture User Unions (PUUs). High-quality fruit tree seedlings meeting established standards were selected in specialized nurseries. They were subsequently delivered to

March 10, 2026

KG RESILAND. National Brand Competition – 2025: Results of Support under the KG RESILAND Project Receive National Recognition

The National Brand Competition – 2025 was held in Bishkek as part of the national economic project “One Village – One Product” (OVOP). The competition results confirmed the practical outcomes of support provided to producers under the Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (KG RESILAND), implemented within the RESILAND CA+

March 4, 2026

RESILAND Uzbekistan. Forestry expert Ismail Belen joined the project as a nursery strategy consultant.

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN – As Uzbekistan intensifies its battle against land degradation and climate change, international consultant İsmail Belen has emerged as a pivotal figure in the Uzbekistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (RESILAND Uzbekistan). Leveraging over three decades of experience, Belen is currently preparing nine strategic forestry nurseries across the nation, serving as the “supply

February 26, 2026

RESILAND Tajikistan. Landscape Restoration — New Opportunities for Rural Communities in Tajikistan

From February 11 to 13, 2026, within the framework of the project “Restoration of Sustainable Landscapes in the Republic of Tajikistan,” a working visit was conducted to the districts of Kabadiyan, Shahritus, and Nosiri Khusrav in Khatlon Region. The main purpose of the visit was to monitor the implemented activities,

February 24, 2026