Astana, April 24, 2026 — A delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic participated in the Fifth Meeting of the Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) of the RESILAND CA+ Program, as well as in a thematic session on transboundary landscape restoration held as part of the Regional Ecological Summit and the Central Asia Climate Change Conference (CACCC 2026).
The Kyrgyz Republic delegation included:
– First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic, Akylbek Mazaripov;
– Director of the Department for Monitoring and Forecasting of Emergency Situations under the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Damirbek Sakyev;
– Head of the Forest Ecosystem Development and Strategic Planning Unit of the Forest Service, Talant Abdykadyrov.
The RCC meeting brought together Central Asian countries and international partners to discuss practical steps for landscape restoration, disaster risk reduction, and strengthening regional cooperation. Key topics included coordination of national projects, data sharing and exchange of best practices, and the development of digital monitoring tools and early warning systems.
“Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country exposed to hazardous natural processes. Today, we face large-scale risks: more than 4,500 active landslides, over 2,000 debris flow-prone areas, and hundreds of high-mountain lakes at risk of outburst. These hazards pose a threat to populations, infrastructure, and sustainable territorial development. In this context, a systematic approach to landscape restoration and disaster risk reduction is of particular importance. We highly value the RESILAND CA+ regional program and view cooperation within its framework as a key mechanism for consolidating efforts and developing coordinated solutions at the Central Asian level,” said Akylbek Mazaripov, First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The regional dialogue continued with a thematic session on transboundary landscape restoration, where joint measures by Central Asian countries and international partners were discussed.
“As part of the KG RESILAND project, an online catalog of transboundary climate-induced disasters is being developed jointly with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia. It will serve as a tool for collecting, analyzing, and sharing geospatial data among countries in the region, enhancing emergency preparedness, improving coordination, and reducing disaster impacts,” said Daurbek Sakyev, Director of the Department for Monitoring and Forecasting of Emergency Situations under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic.
During the session, participants reviewed key areas of joint work, including the development of transboundary initiatives, scaling up nature-based solutions to combat land degradation and desertification, and establishing regional early warning systems, including for wildfires. Special attention was given to the initiative to create a transboundary “Peace Park” at the junction of the borders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
For the Kyrgyz Republic, participation in these events is directly linked to the implementation of the “Resilient Landscape Restoration in the Kyrgyz Republic” project (RESILAND Kyrgyzstan) under the RESILAND CA+ Program. The project includes the preparation of design documentation and the implementation of solutions in priority areas aimed at reducing disaster risks and restoring landscapes.
Following the events, participants reaffirmed the importance of further strengthening regional cooperation, maintaining regular exchange of experience, and coordinating actions to support long-term landscape restoration across Central Asia.
Additional Information:
Chinara Berbayeva – Deputy Director, Project Implementation Department under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic / Project Manager, RESILAND Kyrgyzstan
Lyudmila Kiktenko – Deputy Team Leader, “Restoration of Sustainable Landscapes in Kyrgyzstan: Regional Component” Project, CAREC
