The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia Climate

The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia Climate Change & Sustainable Energy Program, CAREC Twinning Workshop 2019 Malika Tazhmuratova www. ca-climate. org

Climate change and sustainable energy (CCSE) CORE ACTIVITIES Support to countries of Central Asia in elaboration and implementation of national climate change policies Support to countries of Central Asia in enhancing the intersectoral cooperation to tackle climate vulnerability through information exchange and knowledge management, improvement of climate delivery services, technology transfer and finance, as well as enhance cooperation on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction at the subregional level. Facilitate the sub-regional dialogue and explore opportunities for common vision of countries of Central Asia towards development and implementation of the global climate agenda (Paris Agreement) and sustainable development goals Capacity building and exchange of best practices on low-carbon development and climate change adaptation in priority sectors of socio-economic development of the countries of Central Asia. Assure technical expertise of local specialists and program’s staff in performing sub-regional and national assessments and expert reviews as well as in implementing research projects on energy efficiency, RES, climate resilience and adaptation.

Engagement in global and facilitation of regional processes on climate change UNFCCC platforms and mechanisms Engagement in COP, cooperation with IPCC, CTCN, Nairobi Program Sub-regional coordinator for APAN Asia Pacific Adaptation Forum 2020 (in Central Asia) Regional multistakeholder dialogue Central Asian Climate Change Conference + CAIEF Climate research in Central Asia PRISE/CARIAA, PEER Cycle 7, Research competition 3

Support the national policies on climate change and sustainable energy - Support low-carbon development path in Central Asia - 3 first NAMA Programs (KYR, TAJ, UZB) - Inputs to INDCS and commitments under UNFCCC - Support sustainable energy programs and policies in Central Asia - Contribution to energy saving policies in KYR and TAJ through participation in national working group (e. g. TAJ) and engagement local expertise 4

Research & assessments • Knowledge products and publications – 10 publications on climate change and sustainable energy (20142019) • Methodological support • 1 methodology on carbon sequestration • 1 methodology on migration and climate resilience • 1 methodology on EE household appliances 5

Central Asian Climate Change Conference (CACCC) 3 -4 April, 2019 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan • Objective: Promote cooperation and partnership on climate adaptation and mitigation in Central Asia. • The Outcome Document in the format of a Call for Actions is expected to contain practical recommendations for the countries of Central Asia to step forward on climate adaptation measures and strengthen a multicountry partnership on climate policy. 6

Climate change and sustainable energy (CCSE) CURRENT PROJECT CAMP 4 ASB: Climate and Mitigation Program for Aral Sea Basin (Climate – Regional): Donor: World Bank Budget: $15 M Duration: Aug 2016 – Apr 2021 Migration, Remittances and Climate Resilience in Semi-arid Lands of Tajikistan (Migration – Tajikistan) Donor: SDPI Budget: $40 K Duration: Apr 2017 – Nov 2018 Value Chain Analysis and Climate Adaptation in the Tajikistan’ (Livestock – Tajikistan) Donor: ODI Budget: £ 25, 428 K Duration: April 2017 -April 2018 7