Within the framework of the Tajikistan Resilient Landscapes Restoration Project landscaping and greening activities are being actively implemented in the “Barakat” Garden, located in the village of Pokhut, Ayni District. The garden covers a total area of 56 hectares and is classified as part of the national forest fund. The site has been identified as a
The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. In this context, special attention is being given to the regional RESILAND CA+ program, which focuses on restoring degraded lands, forests, and pastures, while enhancing the resilience of rural communities to climate change. Tajikistan is among the
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
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
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
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
The RESILAND CA+ Program in Uzbekistan continues to develop actively, covering 253,000 hectares of land and aimed at restoring degraded lands, rangelands, forests, and promoting sustainable landscape management. The main objective of the program is to increase land productivity, preserve ecosystem services, and create opportunities for eco-tourism. Regional Coverage and Key Features · Surkhandarya Region —
By Solijon MIRZOEV, Project Coordinator, Tajikistan Resilient Landscape Restoration Project, Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (CEP RT) Forest ecosystems in Tajikistan are under significant and growing pressure. Although forests occupy only a small proportion of the country’s territory, their role in maintaining ecological
