
Carbon Sequestration through Climate Investment in Forests and Rangelands (CS-FOR) in the Kyrgyz Republic
Through a combination of adaptation and mitigation strategies in the forestry and policy sectors, this project in Kyrgyzstan aims “to contribute to the development of a low carbon-emission
The Climate-Cryosphere-Water Nexus in Central Asia
This nexus brief explores the interactions between changes in the cryosphere due to climate change and the consequences for water resources and hazard management in Central Asia.
Migration and Sustainable Mountain Development
This publication seeks to provide insights into the complex migration processes and the resulting opportunities and challenges for mountain communities and regions.
Managing disaster risks and water under climate change in Central Asia and Caucasus
This publication presents the conclusions emerging from a joint learning journey involving three thematic networks – Climate Change and Environment, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Water.
Fauna & Flora International Climate Adaptation Planning Project
Fauna & Flora International’s Climate Adaptation Planning Project is conducting climate adaptation planning processes at six biodiversity project sites within agricultural landscapes.
Adaptive Governance in Mountains (MOUNTAIN EVO)
This project is about how to govern mountatin ecosystems for poverty alleviation enabled by environmental virtual observatories.
Mitigation: The Kyrgyz Republic has signed but not ratified the Paris Agreement. In their Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, the Kyrgyz Republic commits unconditionally to greenhouse gas emissions reductions of 11.49-13.75% from the business as usual scenario by 2030 and of 12.67-15.69% by 2050. With international support those emission reduction ranges could be increased to 29-30.89% and 35.06-36.75% respectively. Mitigation activities will occur across the energy, industrial, waste, and agriculture sectors, and engage with issues of land use, land use change, and forestry. Adaptation: Given the Kyrgyz Republic's vulnerability to climate change, adaptation is a priority. The sectors that are most vulnerable to economic losses without adaptation, and therefore require adaptation and resilience building, include water, agriculture, energy, emergencies and emergency response, healthcare, and forests and biodiversity. International Climate and Environmental Commitments: The Paris Agreement (Signed), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Party), Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Party), United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (Party), Convention on Biological Diversity (Party), Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (Party), Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Party)
Summary
The Kyrgyz Republic is a landlocked country, located within a mountain chain in north-eastern central Asia. It faces socioeconomic challenges related to development and poverty, as well as natural hazards such as earthquakes. The Kyrgyz Republic is considered particularly vulnerable to climate change because its predominate economic sector (agriculture) and the location of much of its population (in foothills around mountains) are highly climate and weather sensitive, and vulnerable to climate change.
International Commitments and Reporting
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Intended Nationally Determined Contribution Under the Paris Agreement - https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/submissions/INDC/Published%20Documents/Kyrgyzstan/1/Kyrgyzstan%20INDC%20_ENG_%20final.pdf
NDC Monitoring and Reporting
World Bank Country Factsheet on Intended NDCs - http://spappssecext.worldbank.org/sites/indc/PDF_Library/KG.pdf
World Bank’s Climate Knowledge Portal - https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/kyrgyzstan
ClimateWatch Profile - https://www.climatewatchdata.org/countries/KGZ
NDC Partnership Page - http://ndcpartnership.org/countries-map/country?iso=KGZ
SDG Voluntary National Review
The Kyrgyz Republic has not yet completed a Voluntary National Review, but a Review is expected by 2020 and will be available here - https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/memberstates/kyrgyzstan
National SDG Monitoring and Reporting
World Bank Overview - https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/kyrgyzrepublic
UNDP's Open SDG Data Hub - http://unstats-undesa.opendata.arcgis.com/
NDCs and SDGs
Mapping of NDC-SDG Connections - https://klimalog.die-gdi.de/ndc-sdg/country/KGZ
NDCs, SDGs, and Climate Change
NDC Partnership Dashboard on NDCs and relation to the SDGs and Climate Change Vulnerability - http://ndcpartnership.org/climate-watch/ndcs-sdg
Emissions Data
The Kyrgyz Republic does not currently have a dynamic online emissions tracking platform, but national emissions reporting can be found within this report - https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/NC3_Kyrgyzstan_English_24Jan2017_0.pdf
Sendai and Hyogo Frameworks
National Progress Report on the Implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action - https://www.preventionweb.net/english/policies/v.php?id=43352&cid=93
Ashgabat Declaration - https://www.preventionweb.net/english/policies/v.php?id=47548&cid=93
National strategy for comprehensive safety of population and territories of the Kyrgyz Republic from disasters and emergencies: 2012-2020 - https://www.preventionweb.net/english/policies/v.php?id=60018&cid=93
Enhancing coordination for disaster preparedness and response - https://www.preventionweb.net/english/policies/v.php?id=22119&cid=93
National Coordination and Reporting
National Appropriate Mitigation Actions
No Action to date - https://www4.unfccc.int/sites/PublicNAMA/SitePages/Country.aspx?CountryId=93
National Action Plans
Climate Change Adaptation Programme and Action Plan for 2015-2017 for the Forest and Biodiversity Sector - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/climate-change-adaptation-programme-and-action-plan-for-2015-2017-for-the-forest-and-biodiversity-sector/
Priorities for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Kyrgyz Republic until 2017 (updated to 2020) - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/priorities-for-adaptation-to-climate-change-in-the-kyrgyz-republic-till-2017-updated-to-2020/
National Strategies Related to International Mechanisms
Convention to Combat Desertification National Action Programme - https://knowledge.unccd.int/sites/default/files/naps/2017-08/Kyrgyzstan-2014.pdf
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan - https://www.cbd.int/doc/world/kg/kg-nbsap-v3-en.pdf
National Regulations/Policies
National Sustainable Development Strategy for the Kyrgyz Republic - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/national-sustainable-development-strategy-for-the-kyrgyz-republic/
Law No.53 on environmental protection - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC043149
National Action Plan for Development of Forestry - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC163157
Forest Code - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC026823
National Forest Programme - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC149635
Law No.166 on agriculture development - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC110041
Law No.183 on food security - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC110041
Law of the Kyrgyz Republic Fish Industry - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC016804
Water Code - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC049854
Law No.18 on protected areas - http://www.fao.org/faolex/results/details/en/c/LEX-FAOC104309
Law No.283 on renewable sources of energy - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/law-no-283-on-renewable-sources-of-energy/
Law No.88 on energy saving - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/law-no-88-on-energy-saving/
Law No.137 on the energy efficiency of buildings - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/law-no-137-on-the-energy-efficiency-of-buildings/
Law no 71/2007 about state regulation and policy in the field of emission and absorption of greenhouse gases - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/law/about-state-regulation-and-policy-in-the-field-of-emission-and-absorption-of-greenhouse-gases/
Reviews of National Legislation and Policy
London School of Economics: National Climate Legislation - http://www.lse.ac.uk/GranthamInstitute/country-profiles/kyrgyzstan
Financing
Key Areas of Climate Investment
Financing electricity supply improvements - https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P133446?lang=en
Financing energy efficiency improvements - https://www.thegef.org/project/improving-energy-efficiency-buildings
Financing mountain hazard early warning systems - https://www.gfdrr.org/en/strengthening-early-warning-mountain-hazards-central-asia
Financing hydro power development - https://www.thegef.org/project/small-hydro-power-development
Financing improved irrigation - https://www.isdb.org/projects/data/uid-pj0033948
Financing climate services to support food security and vulnerable communities - https://www.greenclimate.fund/projects/sap002
Financing national resilience building - https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/loans-credits/2018/05/25/enhancing-resilience-in-the-kyrgyz-republic-project
Financing resilience in the water supply - https://www.thegef.org/project/promoting-climate-resiliency-water-supplies-kyrgyzstan
Financing sustainable forest and land management - https://www.thegef.org/project/sustainable-forest-and-land-management
Financing management of mountainous forest resources - https://www.thegef.org/project/sustainable-management-mountainous-forest-and-land-resources-under-climate-change-conditions
Selected Relevant Sources of Climate Related Funding
Climate Funds Update - https://climatefundsupdate.org/data-dashboard/#1541245745457-d3cda887-f010
OECD Climate Change - https://www.oecd.org/env/cc/
OECD Investment for Green Growth - https://www.oecd.org/environment/green.htm
Climate Investment Fund - https://www.climateinvestmentfunds.org/country/kyrgyz-republic
Asian Development Bank Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management - https://www.adb.org/themes/climate-change-disaster-risk-management/main
Multilateral Funders
The Kyrgyz Republic receives climate funding from the World Bank, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the Green Climate Fund, the Islamic Development Bank, and the Global Environment Facility, among others.
Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Planning
Vulnerability/Adaptation Capacity Data
Notre Dame's Global Adaptation Initiative Vulnerability/Readiness Climate Change Index - https://gain.nd.edu/our-work/country-index/
Environmental Performance Index - https://epi.envirocenter.yale.edu/
Natural Disaster/Hazards
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery - https://www.gfdrr.org/en/kyrgyz-republic
PreventionWeb - https://www.preventionweb.net/english/countries/asia/kgz
Energy Supply and Demand
Key Energy Statistics - https://www.iea.org/countries/Kyrgyzstan/
Analysis of usage of the renewable energy in Kyrgyzstan - https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/249/1/012021/pdf
Renewable Energy in Kyrgyzstan: State, Policy, and Educational System - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/297984597_RENEWABLE_ENERGY_IN_KYRGYZSTAN_STATE_POLICY_AND_EDUCATIONAL_SYSTEM
Land Use
LandLinks Country Profile - https://www.land-links.org/kyrgyzstan
Sustainable forest management in the Kyrgyz Republic - http://www.fao.org/forestry/fma/73410/en/kgz/
Economic Development/Quality of Life and Livelihoods
Environment, Rural Livelihoods, and Labor Migration: A Case Study in Central Kyrgyzstan - https://bioone.org/journals/mountain-research-and-development/volume-37/issue-4/MRD-JOURNAL-D-17-00029.1/Environment-Rural-Livelihoods-and-Labor-Migration--A-Case-Study/10.1659/MRD-JOURNAL-D-17-00029.1.full
Summaries of Programming and Priorities
Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment in the Kyrgyz's Republic's Third National Communication - https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/NC3_Kyrgyzstan_English_24Jan2017_0.pdf
Review of Current and Planned Adaptation Action - https://www.preventionweb.net/english/policies/v.php?id=25713&cid=93
Case Studies
weADAPT Case Studies
weADAPT Entries - https://www.weadapt.org/case-studies?keyword=Kyrgyz
Islamic Development Bank Reports
IsDB Country Page - https://www.isdb.org/kyrgyz-republic
Climate, Climate Change, and Environmental Data
Natural Disaster/Hazards Data
ThinkHazard - http://thinkhazard.org/en/report/138-kyrgyzstan
Energy Supply and Demand Data
Renewable Energy Mapping - http://resourceirena.irena.org/gateway/countrySearch/?countryCode=KGZ
Land Use Data
FAOStat - http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/
Weather/Meteorological Data
World Meteorological Organization Profile - https://www.wmo.int/cpdb/kyrgyzstan
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