This regional IUCN project applies a “One Health” approach to strengthen nature conservation systems across Central Asia, with the aim of reducing risks linked to the emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases. The project supports improved landscape resilience by consolidating and strengthening a transboundary network of protected and conserved areas. It promotes better governance and management of wildlife and habitats, strengthens monitoring systems and data use, and supports capacity building for institutions and practitioners. By integrating nature conservation and health-related perspectives, the project aims to deliver long-term benefits for biodiversity, people, and ecosystem stability, including improved protection and management of key habitats relevant for migratory waterbirds.
Key facts
- Country/Area: Kazakhstan; Kyrgyzstan; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan
- Activity type: Conservation; Research; Capacity building
- Themes: Habitat monitoring; Waterbirds; Education & outreach
- Target species/group: Migratory waterbirds
- Implementing organization: IUCN
- Timeline: 01/2024 – 12/2029
- Donor/Budget: German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI) — USD 12,000,000
Key outcomes / expected outputs
- Stronger wildlife and habitat management and monitoring systems
- Improved governance and institutional capacity for nature conservation
- Better-aligned environmental and health policy frameworks and practice
- Strengthened protected and conserved area networks supporting resilient landscapes
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Contact
- Focal point: Dmitry Gorshkov (IUCN)
- Email: dmitry.gorshkov@iucn.org
- Additional contact (optional): tatiana.ivanova@iucn.org