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
Aziz Abdukhakimov, Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Environmental Issues and Chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, held a videoconference with Yerlan Nysanbayev, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as an in-person meeting with Beibut
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
Under the Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration Project (KG RESILAND), implemented as part of the RESILAND CA+ Program and financed by the World Bank, efforts are ongoing to strengthen the technical capacity of government and scientific institutions involved in monitoring natural processes and assessing climate risks. The project is implemented
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+
In Japan, government programs supporting rural development expanded significantly during the 1960s. However, global recognition emerged with the One Village One Product (OVOP) initiative, officially launched in 1979 in Ōita Prefecture by Governor Morihiko Hiramatsu. The idea is simple yet highly effective: each community identifies its unique product—whether agricultural, handicraft, or food-based—and develops
The Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC-2026) will be held under the theme: “Climate Leadership in Central Asia: A Partnership between Government and Business.” The conference will highlight the importance of transforming the financial commitments agreed upon at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP29) into concrete actions
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
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,
