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Kyrgyzstan is located in an active seismic zone, suffers from deforestation, and a high rate
of water loss. The fragile and deteriorating environment of the Kyrgyz Republic poses a
considerable threat to human security. 3 “GEF/SGP and LIFE programmes are targeted to
link poverty and environmental issues on the community (urban and rural) level.
National Sustainable Development Committee and National Sustainable Development
Strategy will be directed to solve not only environmental issues, but social and economical
issues.” - Jerzy Skuratowicz, UNDP Resident Representative
CHEMICALS BIODIVERSITY LAND ENERGY FSSD*
PORTFOLIO
Jerzy Skuratowicz, Resident Representative
UNDP is supporting the Ministry of Ecology and Emergencies to address environmental management challenges through its LIFE programme
with a primary objective to promote and demonstrate participatory community based solutions to environmental problems
and help influence policies. LIFE is funded by UNDP, BRD, and the Governments of Sweden and Netherlands. Empowering civil society
for the participation in implementing National and Regional Environmental Action Plans and Sustainable Development Strategies is
another key area of UNDP’s support through the CARNet’s project. Kyrgyzstan is also carrying out its NCSA process for environmental
capacity building.
The Second National Communication (SNC) is a continuation of the activities undertaken within the preparation of the Initial National
Communication (INC) and Technology Needs Assessment. The project enables Kyrgyzstan to implement its obligations under the UNFCCC
and prepare its SNC to the Conference of the Parties, with support from the Nordic Trust Fund. The Government is implementing the
Renewable Energy Driven Pumps System in Rural Areas in Issyk Kul and Naryn.
The overarching goal of the GEF-funded Mountain Pasture project is the introduction of sustainable rangeland management practice
on an experimental example in valley of Suusamyr. CIDA, UNDP and the Global Mechanism are supporting the Temir Village
Rangeland Management project’s with a goal to demonstrate the efficacy of community based natural resources management as a
means for meeting the dual objectives of improved environmental stewardship and poverty alleviation
The Issyk-Kul lake is a Ramsar site of globally significant biodiversity and the site of a Biosphere Reserve. The GEF supported conservation
project site contains endemic ichthyofauna biodiversity, some of which are highly endangered. The objective of the project is to
make the fishing activity in the Issyk-Kul lake biodiversity friendly and sustainable. The Third National Report to the National Biological
Diversity Conservation Strategy and Actions Plan of the Kyrgyz Republic will consider legal and institutional changes, sustainable use of
biological resources and cross-sectoral cooperation and interactions
MLF funding has made possible the development and successful execution of a UNDP Montreal Protocol assistance programme in
Kyrgyzstan that supports national efforts to meet ODS phase-out targets. National capacity is being strengthened in the refrigeration
and methyl bromide sectors. In the former, UNDP is assisting through an awareness and incentive programme to encourage elimination
or retrofitting of existing ODS-based equipment, accompanied by establishment of a monitoring system. In the latter, support is provided
through the implementation of a technical assistance project that proposes the transfer of suitable MB alternatives and their adaptation
to local conditions, complemented by relevant policy development, training and awareness raising.
CONTACTS
Mr. Zharas Takenov – zharas.takenov@undp.org
Ms. Aidai Ashiralieva – aidai.ashiralieva@undp.org
Tel. +996-312-611213
Fax +996-312-611217
http://www.undp.kg/english/programs.phtml10
PARTNERS
Some of our Partners working with UNDP and the
Government in Kyrgystan
Government of The Netherlands Government of Sweden
Environment and Security Initiative
Demonstration Zone of Energy and Water Efficiency Bishkek
Mountain Partnership Secretariat
International NGO: Snow Leopard
Global Mechanism
Nordic Trust Fund
OSCE OECD UNU UNEP FAO CIDA SDC
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MDGR 2003 http://www.undp.kg/english/publications/2003/mdgpr2003.pdf; 2 Kyrgyzstan Energy Case Study; GEF Small Grant Programme,‘Introduction of Autonomous Renewable Source of
Energy in Djuuky Settlement’; SGP Online database: http://sgp.undp.org/index.cfmModule=Projects&Page=ShowProject&ProjectID=5429; 3 http://www.undg.org/documents/1730-
Kyrgyzstan_CCA_-_2003.doc; *Frameworks and Strategies for Sustainable Development
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