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Initial situation/Biodiversity and nature conservation

2025-06-25T08:16:23Z

178.26.150.242: /* Publikations */

The Central Asian region is home to a remarkable diversity of ecosystems - from the steppes of Kazakhstan to the cold winter deserts of Turkmenistan and the high mountains of the Pamir. These ecosystems are not only of global ecological importance, but are also essential for the provision of key ecosystem services such as climate regulation, erosion control and water storage. At the same time, biodiversity in the region is increasingly exposed to anthropogenic and climatic stress factors.

The projects presented here are dedicated to the protection, sustainable use and scientific evaluation of this biodiversity. Large-scale conservation initiatives such as '''Altyn Dala''' and '''CADI''' pursue the goal of securing endangered habitats in the long term. In addition, scientific-political interface projects such as the '''IPBES Assessment for Europe and Central Asia''' address the need for evidence-based biodiversity policy action. Conceptual considerations on the establishment of a regional biodiversity platform also reflect current discourses on the promotion of transdisciplinary cooperation structures in the field of biodiversity conservation.

== Publications and information platforms ==

=== Publikations ===

* IPBES (2018): The IPBES regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services for Europe and Central Asia. Rounsevell, M., Fischer, M., Torre-Marin Rando, A. and Mader, A. (eds.). Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, Bonn, Germany. 892 pages. [https://files.ipbes.net/ipbes-web-prod-public-files/2018_eca_full_report_book_v5_pages_0.pdf Report]
* Volis, S. (2023). Conservation of Central Asian plant biodiversity. ''Plant Divers. Cent. Asia'', ''2'', 6-39. [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sergei-Volis/publication/374855220_Conservation_of_Central_Asian_plant_biodiversity/links/65854e7e6f6e450f1990db76/Conservation-of-Central-Asian-plant-biodiversity.pdf REVIEW Article]
* Nowak, A., Świerszcz, S., Nowak, S., Hisorev, H., Klichowska, E., Wróbel, A., Nobis, A. & Nobis, M. (2020). Red List of vascular plants of Tajikistan–the core area of the Mountains of Central Asia global biodiversity hotspot. ''Scientific Reports'', ''10''(1), 6235. [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63333-9.pdf Research Article]

=== Websites ===

* [https://www.eca-ipbesnetwork.org/1349/ Europe and Central Asia Network of organisations engaging IPBES]

== Projects ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!project name
!duration
!country/region
!executive organisation
!funding
!objective
|-
|[https://www.succow-stiftung.de/schutzgebiete-biosphaere/projektarchiv/zentralasien-central-asian-desert-initiative-cadi Central Asian Desert Initiative (CADI)]
|2016-2022
|Central Asia
|Succow Stiftung
|Internationalen Klimaschutzinitiative (IKI); BMUV
|Protection and sustainable use of cold winter deserts
|-
|[https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2024/10/24/yashil-makon/ National Project Yashil Makon (“Green Land”)]
|2021-2030
|UZB
|Republic of UZB
|Republic of UZB
|Planting of 200 million trees and bushes annually until 2030
|-
|[https://www.succow-stiftung.de/schutzgebiete-biosphaere/usbekistan-naturraumanalyse-ferganatal Strengthening the network of protected areas in Uzbekistan's Ferghana Valley]
|2021-2023
|UZB
|Succow Stiftung
|Ciritial Ecosystem Partnership Fund; WWF
|Study flora and fauna of the sandy areas in the provinces of Fergana and Namangan in order to increase their conservation value.
|-
|[https://www.ilpoe.uni-stuttgart.de/en/research/overview/juniperca/ JuniperCA]
|2019-2022
|TJK, KGZ
|Institute for Landscape Planning and Ecology, University of Stuttgart
|BLE;Forschung für internationale, nachhaltige Waldbewirtschaftung
|optimization of forest management in the biodiversity hotspot of the Pamiro-Alay-System.

focusses on juniper stands in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
|-
|[https://altyndala.org/ Altyn Dala: Conservation Initiative]
|2009-ongoing
|KAZ
|above all, Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity in Kazakhstan (ACBK), Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and Frankfurter Zoological Society (ZGF)
|among others; Darwin Initiative
|overall goal: conserve and restore the Kazakh steppe; e. g. Investige the impact of changes in agriculture on plant and animal communities in the steppe; evaluate the threat and conservation status of steppe species and communities and make recommendations for specific conservation measures.
|-
|Möglichkeiten zur Errichtung einer Biodiversitätsplattform in Zentralasien
|2020-2021
|Central Asia
|Institut für Biodiversität
|Norwegian Environment Agency
|The aim was to explore the possibilities for establishing a regional biodiversity platform in Central Asia and to examine the experiences of existing national or regional platforms in other countries or regions.
|-
|Strengthening the World Biodiversity Council IPBES by capacity building in the EECCA region
|2021-2024
|transnational
|Institut für Biodiversität
|Advisory Assistance Programme (AAP) [...] – Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection
|The project promoted the use of IPBES findings in environmental policy decisions in partner countries. It increased awareness of IPBES, built stakeholder capacity through workshops and training materials in English and Russian, and prepared participants for effective engagement in IPBES processes and plenary meetings.
|-
|Integrated Natural Resources Management for Improved Ecosystem Conservation and Biodiversity Preservation
|2024-?
|UZB
|Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change
|GEF Trust Fund
|The project aims to promote integrated farming systems that boost productivity while conserving soils, water, grasslands, and biodiversity through holistic ecosystem management.
|-
|Conservation and Sustainable Management of High-Value Arid Ecosystems in the Lower Amu Darya Basin
|2022-2027
|TJK
|National Biodiversity and Biosafety Center
|GEF Trust Fund
|Secure high value arid ecosystem biodiversity and associated ecosystem services, while ensuring resilient and sustainable livelihoods in Tajikistan’s lower Amu Darya landscape.
|-
|Conservation and sustainable management of lakes, wetlands, and riparian corridors as pillars of a resilient and land degradation neutral Aral basin landscape supporting sustainable livelihoods
|2018-2023
|UZB
|State Committee on Ecology and Environment Protection
|GEF Trust Fund
|The objective of the project is to enhance the resilience of the ecosystems and livelihoods in Lower Amudarya and Aral Sea Basin (LADAB) through land degradation neutrality (LDN) compatible integrated land-water management in the productive landscapes.
|-
|Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agricultural Biodiversity to Improve Regulating and Supporting Ecosystem Services in Agriculture Production
|2016-2021
|UZB
|State Committee of Nature Protection of Uzbekistan Republic; Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan Republic; Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of UzR; Institute of Genetics and Plant Experimental Biology of the Academy of Sciences of UzR; Bioversity International, (regional office for Central Asia, Tashkent).
|GEF Trust Fund
|To mainstream the conservation and use of fruit tree biodiversity to enhance ecosystem services and thereby improve the resiliency of traditional agricultural production systems in water-scarce environments.
|-
|In situ/on farm conservation and use of agricultural biodiversity (horticultural crops and wild fruit species) in Central Asia
|2006-2012
|Central Asia
|The Academy of Agricultural Science
|GEF Trust Fund
|The purpose is to provide farmers, institutes and local communities with knowledge, methodology and policies to conserve globally significant in situ/on-farm horticultural crops and wild fruit species in Central Asia.
|-
|Biodiversity conservation and local livelihoods improvement in southern Tajikistan
|2024-2027
|TJK
|Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) - UK
|Darwin Initative
|The aim is to diversify home gardens and orchards, and restoring degraded woodland habitats, will realise benefits for all - people and biodiversity.
|-
|Small but mighty: empowering Tajik conservation organisations through capacity building
|2024-2026
|TJK
|Fauna and Flora International (FFI) – UK
|Darwin Initative
|This initiative is designed to strengthen and connect three Tajik CSOs by offering customized training, mentorship, and the opportunity to connect with other stakeholders within civil society and government agencies to create and fund high-impact people-centred conservation approaches.
|-
|Improving participatory conservation of fruit and nut forests in Tajikistan
|2012-2013
|TJK
|Fauna and Flora International (FFI) – UK
|Darwin Initative
|The project aimed to engage stakeholders to identify key challenges, develop a clear understanding of the context, create mitigation strategies, and collaboratively design a project concept with clear roles and responsibilities.
|-
|Mentoring GEN Fellows to incubate Global South biodiversity-livelihoods initiatives
|2023-2025
|Central Asia
|GDF - Global Diversity Foundation
|Darwin Initative
|
|-
|Know your onions: sustainable plant use in Tajikistan
|2019-2022
|TJK
|RBGE - Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh; Fauna and Flora International (FFI) – UK
|Darwin Initative
|The project aims to reduce overharvesting and protect plant biodiversity in Tajikistan by supporting community-based cultivation of threatened species. It promotes sustainable livelihoods through small-scale agro-biodiversity plots, marketing, and awareness-raising activities.
|-
|Conserving Eden: participatory forest management in the Tian-Shan region
|2009-2012
|KYR
|University of Bournemouth – CCEEC
|Darwin Initative
|Strengthened national and local capacity applied to improve the sustainability of management of the fruit and nut forests of the Tian-Shan region of Kyrgyzstan.
|}

Initial situation/Biodiversity and nature conservation

2025-06-25T08:12:46Z

178.26.150.242: /* Websites */

The Central Asian region is home to a remarkable diversity of ecosystems - from the steppes of Kazakhstan to the cold winter deserts of Turkmenistan and the high mountains of the Pamir. These ecosystems are not only of global ecological importance, but are also essential for the provision of key ecosystem services such as climate regulation, erosion control and water storage. At the same time, biodiversity in the region is increasingly exposed to anthropogenic and climatic stress factors.

The projects presented here are dedicated to the protection, sustainable use and scientific evaluation of this biodiversity. Large-scale conservation initiatives such as '''Altyn Dala''' and '''CADI''' pursue the goal of securing endangered habitats in the long term. In addition, scientific-political interface projects such as the '''IPBES Assessment for Europe and Central Asia''' address the need for evidence-based biodiversity policy action. Conceptual considerations on the establishment of a regional biodiversity platform also reflect current discourses on the promotion of transdisciplinary cooperation structures in the field of biodiversity conservation.

== Publications and information platforms ==

=== Publikations ===

* Volis, S. (2023). Conservation of Central Asian plant biodiversity. ''Plant Divers. Cent. Asia'', ''2'', 6-39. [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sergei-Volis/publication/374855220_Conservation_of_Central_Asian_plant_biodiversity/links/65854e7e6f6e450f1990db76/Conservation-of-Central-Asian-plant-biodiversity.pdf REVIEW Article]
* Nowak, A., Świerszcz, S., Nowak, S., Hisorev, H., Klichowska, E., Wróbel, A., Nobis, A. & Nobis, M. (2020). Red List of vascular plants of Tajikistan–the core area of the Mountains of Central Asia global biodiversity hotspot. ''Scientific Reports'', ''10''(1), 6235. [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63333-9.pdf Research Article]

=== Websites ===

* [https://www.eca-ipbesnetwork.org/1349/ Europe and Central Asia Network of organisations engaging IPBES]

== Projects ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!project name
!duration
!country/region
!executive organisation
!funding
!objective
|-
|[https://www.succow-stiftung.de/schutzgebiete-biosphaere/projektarchiv/zentralasien-central-asian-desert-initiative-cadi Central Asian Desert Initiative (CADI)]
|2016-2022
|Central Asia
|Succow Stiftung
|Internationalen Klimaschutzinitiative (IKI); BMUV
|Protection and sustainable use of cold winter deserts
|-
|[https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2024/10/24/yashil-makon/ National Project Yashil Makon (“Green Land”)]
|2021-2030
|UZB
|Republic of UZB
|Republic of UZB
|Planting of 200 million trees and bushes annually until 2030
|-
|[https://www.succow-stiftung.de/schutzgebiete-biosphaere/usbekistan-naturraumanalyse-ferganatal Strengthening the network of protected areas in Uzbekistan's Ferghana Valley]
|2021-2023
|UZB
|Succow Stiftung
|Ciritial Ecosystem Partnership Fund; WWF
|Study flora and fauna of the sandy areas in the provinces of Fergana and Namangan in order to increase their conservation value.
|-
|[https://www.ilpoe.uni-stuttgart.de/en/research/overview/juniperca/ JuniperCA]
|2019-2022
|TJK, KGZ
|Institute for Landscape Planning and Ecology, University of Stuttgart
|BLE;Forschung für internationale, nachhaltige Waldbewirtschaftung
|optimization of forest management in the biodiversity hotspot of the Pamiro-Alay-System.

focusses on juniper stands in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
|-
|[https://altyndala.org/ Altyn Dala: Conservation Initiative]
|2009-ongoing
|KAZ
|above all, Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity in Kazakhstan (ACBK), Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and Frankfurter Zoological Society (ZGF)
|among others; Darwin Initiative
|overall goal: conserve and restore the Kazakh steppe; e. g. Investige the impact of changes in agriculture on plant and animal communities in the steppe; evaluate the threat and conservation status of steppe species and communities and make recommendations for specific conservation measures.
|-
|Möglichkeiten zur Errichtung einer Biodiversitätsplattform in Zentralasien
|2020-2021
|Central Asia
|Institut für Biodiversität
|Norwegian Environment Agency
|The aim was to explore the possibilities for establishing a regional biodiversity platform in Central Asia and to examine the experiences of existing national or regional platforms in other countries or regions.
|-
|Strengthening the World Biodiversity Council IPBES by capacity building in the EECCA region
|2021-2024
|transnational
|Institut für Biodiversität
|Advisory Assistance Programme (AAP) [...] – Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection
|The project promoted the use of IPBES findings in environmental policy decisions in partner countries. It increased awareness of IPBES, built stakeholder capacity through workshops and training materials in English and Russian, and prepared participants for effective engagement in IPBES processes and plenary meetings.
|-
|Integrated Natural Resources Management for Improved Ecosystem Conservation and Biodiversity Preservation
|2024-?
|UZB
|Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change
|GEF Trust Fund
|The project aims to promote integrated farming systems that boost productivity while conserving soils, water, grasslands, and biodiversity through holistic ecosystem management.
|-
|Conservation and Sustainable Management of High-Value Arid Ecosystems in the Lower Amu Darya Basin
|2022-2027
|TJK
|National Biodiversity and Biosafety Center
|GEF Trust Fund
|Secure high value arid ecosystem biodiversity and associated ecosystem services, while ensuring resilient and sustainable livelihoods in Tajikistan’s lower Amu Darya landscape.
|-
|Conservation and sustainable management of lakes, wetlands, and riparian corridors as pillars of a resilient and land degradation neutral Aral basin landscape supporting sustainable livelihoods
|2018-2023
|UZB
|State Committee on Ecology and Environment Protection
|GEF Trust Fund
|The objective of the project is to enhance the resilience of the ecosystems and livelihoods in Lower Amudarya and Aral Sea Basin (LADAB) through land degradation neutrality (LDN) compatible integrated land-water management in the productive landscapes.
|-
|Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agricultural Biodiversity to Improve Regulating and Supporting Ecosystem Services in Agriculture Production
|2016-2021
|UZB
|State Committee of Nature Protection of Uzbekistan Republic; Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan Republic; Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of UzR; Institute of Genetics and Plant Experimental Biology of the Academy of Sciences of UzR; Bioversity International, (regional office for Central Asia, Tashkent).
|GEF Trust Fund
|To mainstream the conservation and use of fruit tree biodiversity to enhance ecosystem services and thereby improve the resiliency of traditional agricultural production systems in water-scarce environments.
|-
|In situ/on farm conservation and use of agricultural biodiversity (horticultural crops and wild fruit species) in Central Asia
|2006-2012
|Central Asia
|The Academy of Agricultural Science
|GEF Trust Fund
|The purpose is to provide farmers, institutes and local communities with knowledge, methodology and policies to conserve globally significant in situ/on-farm horticultural crops and wild fruit species in Central Asia.
|-
|Biodiversity conservation and local livelihoods improvement in southern Tajikistan
|2024-2027
|TJK
|Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) - UK
|Darwin Initative
|The aim is to diversify home gardens and orchards, and restoring degraded woodland habitats, will realise benefits for all - people and biodiversity.
|-
|Small but mighty: empowering Tajik conservation organisations through capacity building
|2024-2026
|TJK
|Fauna and Flora International (FFI) – UK
|Darwin Initative
|This initiative is designed to strengthen and connect three Tajik CSOs by offering customized training, mentorship, and the opportunity to connect with other stakeholders within civil society and government agencies to create and fund high-impact people-centred conservation approaches.
|-
|Improving participatory conservation of fruit and nut forests in Tajikistan
|2012-2013
|TJK
|Fauna and Flora International (FFI) – UK
|Darwin Initative
|The project aimed to engage stakeholders to identify key challenges, develop a clear understanding of the context, create mitigation strategies, and collaboratively design a project concept with clear roles and responsibilities.
|-
|Mentoring GEN Fellows to incubate Global South biodiversity-livelihoods initiatives
|2023-2025
|Central Asia
|GDF - Global Diversity Foundation
|Darwin Initative
|
|-
|Know your onions: sustainable plant use in Tajikistan
|2019-2022
|TJK
|RBGE - Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh; Fauna and Flora International (FFI) – UK
|Darwin Initative
|The project aims to reduce overharvesting and protect plant biodiversity in Tajikistan by supporting community-based cultivation of threatened species. It promotes sustainable livelihoods through small-scale agro-biodiversity plots, marketing, and awareness-raising activities.
|-
|Conserving Eden: participatory forest management in the Tian-Shan region
|2009-2012
|KYR
|University of Bournemouth – CCEEC
|Darwin Initative
|Strengthened national and local capacity applied to improve the sustainability of management of the fruit and nut forests of the Tian-Shan region of Kyrgyzstan.
|}

Initial situation/Biodiversity and nature conservation

2025-06-25T08:10:08Z

178.26.150.242: /* Projects */

The Central Asian region is home to a remarkable diversity of ecosystems - from the steppes of Kazakhstan to the cold winter deserts of Turkmenistan and the high mountains of the Pamir. These ecosystems are not only of global ecological importance, but are also essential for the provision of key ecosystem services such as climate regulation, erosion control and water storage. At the same time, biodiversity in the region is increasingly exposed to anthropogenic and climatic stress factors.

The projects presented here are dedicated to the protection, sustainable use and scientific evaluation of this biodiversity. Large-scale conservation initiatives such as '''Altyn Dala''' and '''CADI''' pursue the goal of securing endangered habitats in the long term. In addition, scientific-political interface projects such as the '''IPBES Assessment for Europe and Central Asia''' address the need for evidence-based biodiversity policy action. Conceptual considerations on the establishment of a regional biodiversity platform also reflect current discourses on the promotion of transdisciplinary cooperation structures in the field of biodiversity conservation.

== Publications and information platforms ==

=== Publikations ===

* Volis, S. (2023). Conservation of Central Asian plant biodiversity. ''Plant Divers. Cent. Asia'', ''2'', 6-39. [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sergei-Volis/publication/374855220_Conservation_of_Central_Asian_plant_biodiversity/links/65854e7e6f6e450f1990db76/Conservation-of-Central-Asian-plant-biodiversity.pdf REVIEW Article]
* Nowak, A., Świerszcz, S., Nowak, S., Hisorev, H., Klichowska, E., Wróbel, A., Nobis, A. & Nobis, M. (2020). Red List of vascular plants of Tajikistan–the core area of the Mountains of Central Asia global biodiversity hotspot. ''Scientific Reports'', ''10''(1), 6235. [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63333-9.pdf Research Article]

=== Websites ===

== Projects ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!project name
!duration
!country/region
!executive organisation
!funding
!objective
|-
|[https://www.succow-stiftung.de/schutzgebiete-biosphaere/projektarchiv/zentralasien-central-asian-desert-initiative-cadi Central Asian Desert Initiative (CADI)]
|2016-2022
|Central Asia
|Succow Stiftung
|Internationalen Klimaschutzinitiative (IKI); BMUV
|Protection and sustainable use of cold winter deserts
|-
|[https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2024/10/24/yashil-makon/ National Project Yashil Makon (“Green Land”)]
|2021-2030
|UZB
|Republic of UZB
|Republic of UZB
|Planting of 200 million trees and bushes annually until 2030
|-
|[https://www.succow-stiftung.de/schutzgebiete-biosphaere/usbekistan-naturraumanalyse-ferganatal Strengthening the network of protected areas in Uzbekistan's Ferghana Valley]
|2021-2023
|UZB
|Succow Stiftung
|Ciritial Ecosystem Partnership Fund; WWF
|Study flora and fauna of the sandy areas in the provinces of Fergana and Namangan in order to increase their conservation value.
|-
|[https://www.ilpoe.uni-stuttgart.de/en/research/overview/juniperca/ JuniperCA]
|2019-2022
|TJK, KGZ
|Institute for Landscape Planning and Ecology, University of Stuttgart
|BLE;Forschung für internationale, nachhaltige Waldbewirtschaftung
|optimization of forest management in the biodiversity hotspot of the Pamiro-Alay-System.

focusses on juniper stands in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
|-
|[https://altyndala.org/ Altyn Dala: Conservation Initiative]
|2009-ongoing
|KAZ
|above all, Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity in Kazakhstan (ACBK), Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and Frankfurter Zoological Society (ZGF)
|among others; Darwin Initiative
|overall goal: conserve and restore the Kazakh steppe; e. g. Investige the impact of changes in agriculture on plant and animal communities in the steppe; evaluate the threat and conservation status of steppe species and communities and make recommendations for specific conservation measures.
|-
|Möglichkeiten zur Errichtung einer Biodiversitätsplattform in Zentralasien
|2020-2021
|Central Asia
|Institut für Biodiversität
|Norwegian Environment Agency
|The aim was to explore the possibilities for establishing a regional biodiversity platform in Central Asia and to examine the experiences of existing national or regional platforms in other countries or regions.
|-
|Strengthening the World Biodiversity Council IPBES by capacity building in the EECCA region
|2021-2024
|transnational
|Institut für Biodiversität
|Advisory Assistance Programme (AAP) [...] – Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection
|The project promoted the use of IPBES findings in environmental policy decisions in partner countries. It increased awareness of IPBES, built stakeholder capacity through workshops and training materials in English and Russian, and prepared participants for effective engagement in IPBES processes and plenary meetings.
|-
|Integrated Natural Resources Management for Improved Ecosystem Conservation and Biodiversity Preservation
|2024-?
|UZB
|Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change
|GEF Trust Fund
|The project aims to promote integrated farming systems that boost productivity while conserving soils, water, grasslands, and biodiversity through holistic ecosystem management.
|-
|Conservation and Sustainable Management of High-Value Arid Ecosystems in the Lower Amu Darya Basin
|2022-2027
|TJK
|National Biodiversity and Biosafety Center
|GEF Trust Fund
|Secure high value arid ecosystem biodiversity and associated ecosystem services, while ensuring resilient and sustainable livelihoods in Tajikistan’s lower Amu Darya landscape.
|-
|Conservation and sustainable management of lakes, wetlands, and riparian corridors as pillars of a resilient and land degradation neutral Aral basin landscape supporting sustainable livelihoods
|2018-2023
|UZB
|State Committee on Ecology and Environment Protection
|GEF Trust Fund
|The objective of the project is to enhance the resilience of the ecosystems and livelihoods in Lower Amudarya and Aral Sea Basin (LADAB) through land degradation neutrality (LDN) compatible integrated land-water management in the productive landscapes.
|-
|Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agricultural Biodiversity to Improve Regulating and Supporting Ecosystem Services in Agriculture Production
|2016-2021
|UZB
|State Committee of Nature Protection of Uzbekistan Republic; Ministry of Agriculture of Uzbekistan Republic; Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of UzR; Institute of Genetics and Plant Experimental Biology of the Academy of Sciences of UzR; Bioversity International, (regional office for Central Asia, Tashkent).
|GEF Trust Fund
|To mainstream the conservation and use of fruit tree biodiversity to enhance ecosystem services and thereby improve the resiliency of traditional agricultural production systems in water-scarce environments.
|-
|In situ/on farm conservation and use of agricultural biodiversity (horticultural crops and wild fruit species) in Central Asia
|2006-2012
|Central Asia
|The Academy of Agricultural Science
|GEF Trust Fund
|The purpose is to provide farmers, institutes and local communities with knowledge, methodology and policies to conserve globally significant in situ/on-farm horticultural crops and wild fruit species in Central Asia.
|-
|Biodiversity conservation and local livelihoods improvement in southern Tajikistan
|2024-2027
|TJK
|Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) - UK
|Darwin Initative
|The aim is to diversify home gardens and orchards, and restoring degraded woodland habitats, will realise benefits for all - people and biodiversity.
|-
|Small but mighty: empowering Tajik conservation organisations through capacity building
|2024-2026
|TJK
|Fauna and Flora International (FFI) – UK
|Darwin Initative
|This initiative is designed to strengthen and connect three Tajik CSOs by offering customized training, mentorship, and the opportunity to connect with other stakeholders within civil society and government agencies to create and fund high-impact people-centred conservation approaches.
|-
|Improving participatory conservation of fruit and nut forests in Tajikistan
|2012-2013
|TJK
|Fauna and Flora International (FFI) – UK
|Darwin Initative
|The project aimed to engage stakeholders to identify key challenges, develop a clear understanding of the context, create mitigation strategies, and collaboratively design a project concept with clear roles and responsibilities.
|-
|Mentoring GEN Fellows to incubate Global South biodiversity-livelihoods initiatives
|2023-2025
|Central Asia
|GDF - Global Diversity Foundation
|Darwin Initative
|
|-
|Know your onions: sustainable plant use in Tajikistan
|2019-2022
|TJK
|RBGE - Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh; Fauna and Flora International (FFI) – UK
|Darwin Initative
|The project aims to reduce overharvesting and protect plant biodiversity in Tajikistan by supporting community-based cultivation of threatened species. It promotes sustainable livelihoods through small-scale agro-biodiversity plots, marketing, and awareness-raising activities.
|-
|Conserving Eden: participatory forest management in the Tian-Shan region
|2009-2012
|KYR
|University of Bournemouth – CCEEC
|Darwin Initative
|Strengthened national and local capacity applied to improve the sustainability of management of the fruit and nut forests of the Tian-Shan region of Kyrgyzstan.
|}

Initial situation/Biodiversity and nature conservation

2025-05-13T16:22:07Z

178.26.150.242:

Initial situation/Biodiversity and nature conservation

2025-05-13T16:05:18Z

178.26.150.242: /* Literature review */

Institutes/Tajik-German Institute for the Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

2025-05-13T15:45:09Z

178.26.150.242: /* Partners */

The “Tajik-German Institute for the Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems” (TaGEB) strives to contribute to research, practice, and society through the development of innovative projects that can contribute to reducing ecosystem and biodiversity loss in the Republic of Tadjikistan and Central Asian region. The necessary international transfer of knowledge is substantiated by a cooperative relationship between Tadjikistan and Germany. In this context, measures for regional value creation to protect ecosystems and biodiversity, qualification measures for students and young scientists as well as communication concepts for society, politics, business and administration are developed.

TaGEB will be founded at Tajik National University (TUN), Rudaki Avenue 17, 734025 Duschanbe. Tajik and German experts will work together in the cooperation network to develop the future structure of the institute and the institute's goals. The institute is open to the further development of international and interdisciplinary cooperation and partnerships.

The starting point of the joint institute work is based on the international conference in May 2025 for science and practical solutions on ‘Protection of biodiversity and ecosystems in the Republic of Tadjikistan´ which was funded by the German Federal Ministry of education and research.

== Partners ==
Cooperation partners of the Institute aim to make contributions to research, practice, and society through the development of innovative projects that can contribute to reducing ecosystem and biodiversity loss in the Republic of Tadjikistan and Central Asian region. The necessary international transfer of knowledge is substantiated by a cooperative relationship between Tajikistan and Germany. In order to give the planned joint activities a formal working basis and visible charisma, the cooperation partners decide to establish a Tadjik-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity in the Republic of Tadjikistan and Central Asian region.

Partners of the institute are:

* [https://tnu.tj/index.php/en/ Tajik National University (TUN)], Tadjikistan
* [https://netsci.de/ NETSCI GmbH], Germany
* [https://www.iamo.de/en/home/ Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)], Germany
* [https://www.julius-kuehn.de/en/zo/p Julius Kühn Institute (JKI), Institute for Fruit Breeding Research], Germany
* [https://www.dbges.de/en/german-soil-science-society German Soil Science Society], Germany
* [https://www.hnee.de/en/ University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde (HNEE)], Germany

The institute is open to the further development of international and interdisciplinary cooperation and partnerships. The Tajik-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity will attract Tajik, German, and experts from other countries to implement joint projects in the field of protection of ecosystems and biodiversity in the Republic of Tajikistan and the Central Asian region.

== Projects ==
Planned projects of the institute in the field of biodiversity and ecosystems.

== Contact ==
NETSCI GmbH

Prof. Dr. Matthias Kramer GmbH

Schützenplatz 2

D-01067 Dresden

netsci.kramer@googlemail.com

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== Introduction ==

The Biodiversity Platform for Central Asia aims to provide a structured overview of ongoing and completed projects as well as existing expertise in the fields of [[Initial situation/Biodiversity and nature conservation|biodiversity]] and the strongly connected fields, sustainable [[Initial situation/Land use, sustainable agriculture, and value chains|land use]] and climate resilience.

The focus is on the transparent presentation of the initial situation: Which topics have already been dealt with scientifically or in terms of development policy? Which organizations are involved? What data, findings and structures are already available?

The platform is aimed at researchers, political decision-makers, NGOs and international organizations that are active in Central Asia or are interested in the region. It is intended to help make existing knowledge visible, facilitate access to sources and contacts and thus avoid redundancies.

In the long term, the platform aims to promote synergies between actors and avoid duplication of work by identifying similar activities at an early stage and initiating cooperation.

The information is deliberately presented briefly, clearly and thematically as an entry point for in-depth research or future collaboration. New projects in the areas of biodiversity, sustainable land use and climate resilience in Central Asia are '''expressly welcome and can be added at any time'''. The aim is to create as comprehensive and up-to-date a picture as possible of the research and implementation landscape in the region.

== Initial situation and projects ==

* [[Initial situation/Biodiversity and nature conservation|Biodiversity and nature conservation]]
** [[Initial situation/Biodiversity and nature conservation/Projects|Projects]]

* [[Initial situation/Land use, sustainable agriculture, and value chains|Land use, sustainable agriculture, and value chains]]
** [[Initial situation/Land use, sustainable agriculture, and value chains/Projects|Projects]]
* [[Initial situation/Climate resilience and adaptation|Climate resilience and adaptation]]
**[[Initial situation/Climate resilience and adaptation/Projects|Projects]]
== Institutes ==

* [[Institut/Deutschland-Usbekistan|Tajik-German Institute for the Conservation of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services]]
** Overview
** Partners
** Projects
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Tadschikistan|Uzbek-German Institute for the Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kasachstan|Kazakh-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kirgistan|Kyrgyz-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity]]

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== Introduction ==

The Biodiversity Platform for Central Asia aims to provide a structured overview of ongoing and completed projects as well as existing expertise in the fields of [[Biodiversit|biodiversity]], land use and climate resilience.

The focus is on the transparent presentation of the initial situation: Which topics have already been dealt with scientifically or in terms of development policy? Which organizations are involved? What data, findings and structures are already available?

The platform is aimed at researchers, political decision-makers, NGOs and international organizations that are active in Central Asia or are interested in the region. It is intended to help make existing knowledge visible, facilitate access to sources and contacts and thus avoid redundancies.

In the long term, the platform aims to promote synergies between actors and avoid duplication of work by identifying similar activities at an early stage and initiating cooperation.

The information is deliberately presented briefly, clearly and thematically as an entry point for in-depth research or future collaboration. New projects in the areas of biodiversity, sustainable land use and climate resilience in Central Asia are '''expressly welcome and can be added at any time'''. The aim is to create as comprehensive and up-to-date a picture as possible of the research and implementation landscape in the region.

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* [[Initial situation/Climate resilience and adaptation|Climate resilience and adaptation]]
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== Institutes ==

* [[Institut/Deutschland-Usbekistan|Tajik-German Institute for the Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems]]
** Overview
** Partners
** Projects
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Tadschikistan|Uzbek-German Institute for the Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kasachstan|Kazakh-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kirgistan|Kyrgyz-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity]]

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== Introduction ==

The Biodiversity Platform for Central Asia aims to provide a structured overview of ongoing and completed projects as well as existing expertise in the fields of [[Biodiversit|biodiversity]], land use and climate resilience.

The focus is on the transparent presentation of the initial situation: Which topics have already been dealt with scientifically or in terms of development policy? Which organizations are involved? What data, findings and structures are already available?

The platform is aimed at researchers, political decision-makers, NGOs and international organizations that are active in Central Asia or are interested in the region. It is intended to help make existing knowledge visible, facilitate access to sources and contacts and thus avoid redundancies.

In the long term, the platform aims to promote synergies between actors and avoid duplication of work by identifying similar activities at an early stage and initiating cooperation.

The information is deliberately presented briefly, clearly and thematically as an entry point for in-depth research or future collaboration. New projects in the areas of biodiversity, sustainable land use and climate resilience in Central Asia are '''expressly welcome and can be added at any time'''. The aim is to create as comprehensive and up-to-date a picture as possible of the research and implementation landscape in the region.

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* [[Initial situation/Biodiversity and nature conservation|Biodiversity and nature conservation]]
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* [[Initial situation/Climate resilience and adaptation|Climate resilience and adaptation]]
**[[Initial situation/Climate resilience and adaptation/Projects|Projects]]

== Institutes ==

* [[Institut/Deutschland-Usbekistan|Tajik-German Institute for the Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems]]
** Overview
** Partners
** Projects
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Tadschikistan|Uzbek-German Institute for the Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kasachstan|Kazakh-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kirgistan|Kyrgyz-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity]]

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== Introduction ==

The Biodiversity Platform for Central Asia aims to provide a structured overview of ongoing and completed projects as well as existing expertise in the fields of [[Biodiversit|biodiversity]], land use and climate resilience.

The focus is on the transparent presentation of the initial situation: Which topics have already been dealt with scientifically or in terms of development policy? Which organizations are involved? What data, findings and structures are already available?

The platform is aimed at researchers, political decision-makers, NGOs and international organizations that are active in Central Asia or are interested in the region. It is intended to help make existing knowledge visible, facilitate access to sources and contacts and thus avoid redundancies.

In the long term, the platform aims to promote synergies between actors and avoid duplication of work by identifying similar activities at an early stage and initiating cooperation.

The information is deliberately presented briefly, clearly and thematically as an entry point for in-depth research or future collaboration. New projects in the areas of biodiversity, sustainable land use and climate resilience in Central Asia are '''expressly welcome and can be added at any time'''. The aim is to create as comprehensive and up-to-date a picture as possible of the research and implementation landscape in the region.

== Initial situation ==

* [[Ausgangslage/Biodiversität_und_ÖSL|Initial situation/Biodiversity and Nature Conservation]]
** [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien/Projektsammlung/Titel|Initial situation]]
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* [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien|Land use, agricultural development, and value chains]]
** [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien/Projektsammlung/Titel|Initial situation]]
** [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien/Projektsammlung/Kurzbeschreibung|Projects]]

== Institutes ==

* [[Institut/Deutschland-Usbekistan|Tajik-German Institute for the Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems]]
** Overview
** Partners
** Projects
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Tadschikistan|Uzbek-German Institute for the Protection of Biodiversity and Ecosystems]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kasachstan|Kazakh-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kirgistan|Kyrgyz-German Institute for the Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity]]

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== Introduction ==

text zur Einführung

== Initial situation ==

* [[Ausgangslage/Biodiversität_und_ÖSL]]
* [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien]]
** [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien/Projektsammlung/Titel]]
** [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien/Projektsammlung/Kurzbeschreibung]]
** [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien/Projektsammlung/Link]]

== Institutes ==

* [[Institut/Deutschland-Usbekistan]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Tadschikistan]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kasachstan]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kirgistan]]

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== Introduction ==

* [[was ist es?]]
== Initial situation ==

* [[Ausgangslage/Biodiversität_und_ÖSL]]
* [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien]]
** [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien/Projektsammlung/Titel]]
** [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien/Projektsammlung/Kurzbeschreibung]]
** [[Ausgangslage/Vorhandene_Studien/Projektsammlung/Link]]

== Institutes ==

* [[Institut/Deutschland-Usbekistan]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Tadschikistan]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kasachstan]]
* [[Institut/Deutschland-Kirgistan]]