The Climate Change and Resilience in Central Asia project, funded by the European Union, is an initiative that underscores the joint commitment of UNDP and regional stakeholders to enhance cooperation and resilience in the face of climate challenges. The project concentrates on improving knowledge, integrating climate considerations into policy-making, fostering regional cooperation, and demonstrating effective early warning and prevention strategies. Its efforts are particularly crucial in the Ferghana Valley, aiming to build a more secure and climate-resilient future for the communities there. 

Building on these efforts, the UNDP has outlined plans to provide additional support to MES KR. This includes transferring early warning system equipment and crisis management tools to the Ministry's Crisis Management Centre. By focusing on enhancing early warning and prevention measures at specific pilot sites, this initiative demonstrates a commitment to fortify regional preparedness and response capacities against climate-related risks. 

The handover ceremony served as a platform for UNDP and the Ministry of Emergency Situations KR to express their united stance on continuing their collaborative efforts toward a more secure and resilient future. This event highlighted the essential role of collaborative action and a unified vision in effectively tackling the complex challenges posed by climate change. 

The Climate Change and Resilience in Central Asia project aims to strengthen cooperation and resilience among local and regional stakeholders. With a focus on advancing knowledge, facilitating policy integration, promoting regional cooperation, and demonstrating early warning and prevention measures, the project is pivotal for building a more secure and climate-resilient future, especially in the Ferghana Valley. 

More information about the project: https://www.undp.org/eurasia/projects/climate-change-and-resilience-central-asia