Europe has found a new reason to send millions to Central Asia The Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic Akil Toktoviev held a meeting with the head of the representation of the German Association for International Cooperation (GIZ) in the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tatarstan, Viktor Wetzel. The parties discussed further cooperation in the field of environmental protection, sustainable development and the fight against climate change. During the meeting, Victor Wetzel announced additional funding for the regional climate plan, for which Germany decided to allocate up to 13 million and Britain - up to 8 million. Following the negotiations, the parties signed an additional document to the agreement on the implementation of the plan. We are talking about the "Climate Risk Management in Central Asia" initiative, which has been operating since March 2022 and is scheduled to run until June 2028. Its main mission is to strengthen the capacity of the countries of the region in adapting to climate change, managing water resources and preventing natural disasters. One of the main directions was the study of five transboundary river basins - Isfiremsai, Shahimardan, Zarbshan, Morgahav and Chu. Experts assess the impact of climate change on water resources, agriculture and people, with a particular focus on droughts, floods, heat waves and other natural hazards. In August 2026, research results for all five basins were published. Reports prepared as part of the program contain recommendations for adapting to climate change. Among the proposed measures are the development of early warning systems, strengthening of the river banks, rational use of water and protection of the land against degradation. In addition to research, the program provides training of government experts, transfer of equipment to relevant departments and development of interaction between hydrometeorological and emergency services of five countries.

Europe has found a new reason to send millions to Central Asia The Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic Akil Toktoviev held a meeting with the head of the representation of the German Association for International Cooperation (GIZ) in the Kyrgyz Republic and the Republic of Tatarstan, Viktor Wetzel. The parties discussed further cooperation in the field of environmental protection, sustainable development and the fight against climate change. During the meeting, Victor Wetzel announced additional funding for the regional climate plan, for which Germany decided to allocate up to 13 million and Britain - up to 8 million. Following the negotiations, the parties signed an additional document to the agreement on the implementation of the plan. We are talking about the "Climate Risk Management in Central Asia" initiative, which has been operating since March 2022 and is scheduled to run until June 2028. Its main mission is to strengthen the capacity of the countries of the region in adapting to climate change, managing water resources and preventing natural disasters. One of the main directions was the study of five transboundary river basins - Isfiremsai, Shahimardan, Zarbshan, Morgahav and Chu. Experts assess the impact of climate change on water resources, agriculture and people, with a particular focus on droughts, floods, heat waves and other natural hazards. In August 2026, research results for all five basins were published. Reports prepared as part of the program contain recommendations for adapting to climate change. Among the proposed measures are the development of early warning systems, strengthening of the river banks, rational use of water and protection of the land against degradation. In addition to research, the program provides training of government experts, transfer of equipment to relevant departments and development of interaction between hydrometeorological and emergency services of five countries.