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 by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic and aims to increase resilience of landscapes, people and infrastructure under climate change, enhance planning, monitoring and forecast tools for decision making in coping with the climate risks. This includes to establish a modern system for observing and monitoring natural processes. Key areas of focus include introduction of integrated solutions for resilient landscapes and mudflows, the development of cryosphere monitoring, the modernization of monitoring systems for mudflow and flood processes, and the improvement of land resource management through the application of modern information and communication technologies. Important part of the project is support to communities residing in the area of degraded landscapes and prone to mudflows in mountain areas.
Given the mountainous terrain of the Kyrgyz Republic and the high vulnerability of its territories to natural hazards, access to modern vehicles and equipment is essential for conducting regular field observations, collecting reliable data, and ensuring timely analysis of environmental changes. In this context, the KG RESILAND project supports the phased strengthening of the technical capacity of partner institutions by providing the tools and equipment required to carry out scientific research and monitoring activities.
In particular, all-terrain vehicles, a snowmobile, as well as laptops and computer equipment have been procured for Kyrgyz Hydromet. This equipment will enable specialists to conduct observations in remote mountainous areas, monitor and record changes in hydrometeorological parameters, and ensure the regular collection of data on snow cover conditions and climate dynamics.
For the Tian Shan International Research Center under the Institute of Water Problems and Hydropower of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, the project has provided an all-terrain vehicle as well as desktop computers, laptops, scanners, printers, and projectors. Equipping the center with modern equipment will significantly expand its research capacity, improve the accuracy of data processing and analysis, and strengthen the scientific basis for studying processes occurring in high-mountain ecosystems.
The provided vehicles and equipment will be used to support systematic field observations of glaciers, snow cover, and climatic parameters, as well as the timely processing of collected data. This will significantly enhance the effectiveness of cryosphere monitoring and improve the assessment of natural processes taking place in the country’s mountainous regions.
These efforts contribute to several key objectives:
· developing a modern cryosphere monitoring system, including observations of glaciers and snow cover;
· improving the timeliness and accuracy of hydrometeorological data collection in high-mountain areas;
· enabling regular field research in remote and hard-to-reach locations;
· strengthening the scientific and analytical capacity of specialized institutions;
· improving forecasting systems for mudflows and floods;
· establishing a reliable information base to support decision-making in natural risk management and landscape restoration.
Strengthening the technical capacity of partner institutions is an important step toward building a modern system for monitoring natural processes in the Kyrgyz Republic. The data generated through these efforts will support more effective natural resource management, enhance the resilience of mountain ecosystems, and strengthen early warning systems for natural hazards.
Source of information: the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic
The Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration Project is part of the World Bank’s RESILAND CA+ program, aimed at strengthening landscape resilience across Central Asian countries. Similar national and regional activities are also being implemented in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) implements the regional component of the Kyrgyz Republic Resilient Landscape Restoration Project.
Additional Information:
Chinara Berbayeva – Deputy Director, Project Implementation Department under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic / Project Manager, KG RESILAND
Lyudmila Kiktenko – Deputy Team Leader, “Restoration of Sustainable Landscapes in Kyrgyzstan: Regional Component” Project, CAREC