The dialogue took place in the Jogorku Kenesh with the participation of Members of Parliament and representatives of the "Tynchtyk Bulagy – Women for Climate and Water Security" network. The network was established under a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project, implemented jointly with the BIOM Ecological Movement and financially supported by the UN Peacebuilding Fund. 

For many rural families in Kyrgyzstan, access to irrigation water determines crop yields, income, food security, and relations between neighboring communities. 

In response to these challenges, women in the south of the country are increasingly active in addressing shared problems. Today, the "Tynchtyk Bulagy" network brings together 280 women leaders from 20 local communities, including 39 deputies of local councils (keneshes). They initiate water conservation projects, engage with local authorities, help prevent disputes, and unite residents around shared solutions. 

During 2025–2026, 20 local initiatives totaling over $730,000 were implemented under the project. A total of 22.32 kilometers of irrigation canals, flumes, and pipelines were constructed and rehabilitated; 204 drip irrigation systems were installed across 30.5 hectares; and the water supply of 1,078 hectares of agricultural land was improved. 

Direct beneficiaries of these initiatives included 3,980 people from 1,701 households, including 1,951 women. More efficient water use creates conditions for increasing yields, strengthening rural family incomes, and reducing the risk of conflicts over water use. 

The meeting at the Jogorku Kenesh allowed rural women to directly present their proposals to deputies on improving water resource management and expanding women's participation in decision-making. 

Erkeaiym Seitkazieva, Member of Parliament (Jogorku Kenesh), noted the importance of legislative support for local initiatives: 

"Regional development and ensuring water security are impossible without the active involvement of women, who constitute a significant part of the agricultural sector. We are fully supporting institutionalizing the role of women leaders in decision-making and standing ready to facilitate the advancement of necessary regulatory changes at the parliamentary level." 

Speaking at the opening of the meeting, UNDP Resident Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic Alexandra Solovieva noted: 

"UNDP has been supporting Kyrgyzstan in shaping climate policy for many years, from developing state programs and laws to implementing concrete projects in villages. Today, we see how this work yields real results: irrigation canals are being rehabilitated, and water-saving technologies are being introduced. But what is particularly valuable is that women are proposing solutions and helping to strengthen peace and development in their communities." 

Alexandra Solovieva also highlighted the contribution of women deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh, who were among the initiators of the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Climate Activity," adopted in July 2026, the development of which UNDP supported jointly with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision. 

For the network members themselves, the meeting in Parliament was an opportunity to present their own experience and proposals directly at the level of national legislation. 

Nurgul Ysakova, a member of the "Tynchtyk Bulagy" network, noted: 

"Previously, it was difficult for us to ensure that our opinions were considered in the distribution of irrigation water. Thanks to the project, we gained new knowledge, joined forces, and today we can speak directly with the deputies of the Jogorku Kenesh about the problems of our villages. We see that we are being heard, and this gives us the strength to continue working for the sake of our children's future and peace in our communities." 

The parliamentary dialogue opened up additional opportunities for cooperation among women leaders, deputies, and government agencies in promoting initiatives for water security and climate change adaptation. 

UNDP, together with national partners, will continue to support these efforts by promoting the replication of successful practices and strengthening the role of rural women in the sustainable development of Kyrgyzstan.