Enhancing the Adaptation and Strengthening the Resilience of Farming to Climate Change Risks in Fergana Valley

Risk reduction project

DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.

Addressing Climate Change Risks in the Fergana Valley is a UNDP-implemented project aimed at strengthening institutional and community capacity to manage climate change risks in the transboundary Fergana Valley. The project focused on improving access to climate risk information, enhancing institutional coordination, and supporting climate-informed planning and decision-making at national and local levels.

TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.

  • Desktop/web-based application
  • GIS

The project supported the use of geospatial analysis and climate risk information systems to assess vulnerability and inform planning related to climate change impacts. GIS-based tools and analytical approaches were used within public institutions to support evidence-based planning, coordination and climate risk management.

TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.

  • Public sector
  • Rural communities
  • Smallholder farmers

The project supported the use of geospatial analysis and climate risk information systems to assess vulnerability and inform planning related to climate change impacts. GIS-based tools and analytical approaches were used within public institutions to support evidence-based planning, coordination, and climate risk management.

Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.

  • Donor support

The project was implemented with donor support through UNDP as a development intervention. Project activities and outputs were delivered without a commercial pricing model during the implementation period.

ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.

The project contributed to strengthened institutional capacity and improved access to climate risk information in the Fergana Valley between 2019 and 2022. Through climate risk assessment, training and planning support, the initiative supported climate-informed decision-making and enhanced preparedness for climate change impacts among public institutions and rural stakeholders.

PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.

National and local government institutions in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.

  • Better environment
  • Better production
  • Better life

Sustainable Development GoalsSustainable Development Goals associated with the initiative.

  • SDG 13: Climate action
  • SDG 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals
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