Because of its arid to semi-arid climate, the
Central Asian region is significantly affected by drought and sand and dust
storms (SDS), especially in areas outside the highlands. Assisting countries
all over the world in improving their preparedness and resilience to droughts and
SDS is one of the aims of the United Nations Convention to Combat
Desertification (UNCCD).
The world has undergone many changes in recent years. Numerous professionals have to develop new skills, look for additional sources of income and discover new areas of activity. Despite the difficulties, young people today have endless opportunities. Learning to use these opportunities is a critical task.
KAZAKHSTAN, North Aral – Today, two saxaul greenhouses and the shadehouse were opened in Aral District, Kyzylorda Region, in the framework of the national demonstration project “Afforestation of the dried bottom of the Aral Sea: piloting a closed root system” implemented as part of the EU funded project "Nexus Dialogue in Central Asia" (Nexus Project).
Authors:
Pohl, Benjamin, Annika Kramer, William Hull, Sabine Blumstein, Iskandar Abdullaev, Jusipbek Kazbekov, Tais Reznikova, Ekaterina Strikeleva, Eduard Interwies, Stefan Görlitz
