Infographics on climate change and risks in the Kyrgyz Republic
The average temperature of the country is on the rise
Number of heat wave days on the rise +350С
1961
2020
Precipitation varies from year to year, long-term changes are insignificant
Evaporation and aridity increase
Intense precipitation increases locally
! 1961
2020
Climate warming by season and month
Changes in surface air temperature
Osh
Warming is most pronounced in winter and spring
С/10 years
0
Bishkek
Warming trends °C/10 years Trends over 45-50 years (1970-2020)
0.1...0.2 0.2...0.4
Vulnerability to climate change
0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 -0.1
Trends over 45-50 years (1970-2020)
D J F
М А М
J J А
S О N
winter
spring
summer
autumn
Number of natural disasters in 2000-2020
Bishkek
Bishkek, Chui region
Talas region
730
229
434
Issyk-Kul region
303 Ferghana Valley
Osh
High
1373
Batken region
Naryn region
Medium Low
521
942
Osh region
Jalal-Abad region
Climate change impacts on Kyrgyzstan's population and economy Climate warming
Intense precipitation
Abrupt weather changes and extreme weather events
Changes in habitats and vertical zonation
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Landslide and rockfall hazard Reduced pasture productivity
Damage to livestock and crops
Changes in water flow
Reduced pasture productivity
Impact of heat waves on vulnerable populations
Loss of income and deterioration in livelihoods: migration to cities and abroad
Disputes and conflicts over water, land and pastures
Impact on water and energy security
Adaptation to climate change in Kyrgyzstan Monitoring and analysis of glaciers and mountain ecosystems
Conservation of mountain forests, reduction of grazing intensity
National Action Plan (NAP) and sectoral measures and standards for climate adaptation and resilience
Expansion of water storage capacity
Protecting and feeding livestock
Planting forests, stabilizing mountain slopes Monitoring system
Reducing grazing pressure
Road protection
Protecting orchards
Early warning systems Expansion and automation of the weather station network
Floodplain forest preservation In-situ, ex-situ conservation of genetic resources
Crops of drought-resistant cultures
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Protection of populated areas
Air conditioning and thermal insulation of premises
Greenhouses
Breeding Public awareness and knowledge of climate risks and adaptation measures
Accurate local weather forecasts Ministry of Emergencies
Water and soil saving technologies
KYRGYZHYDROMET
Timely alerts on natural disasters
Expansion of green spaces
Batken Province Mountains and glaciers Juniper forests
Orchards, apricot trees
Mountain pastures Area: 17 thousand km2 Population: 0.5 million people Poverty: 35%
Impacts of climate change
Glacier melting, risk of glacier lake outburst floods and mudflows
Runoff fluctuations, water scarcity
Increased aridity, impact on crops
Impact of heat waves Abrupt weather changes, on public health damage to horticulture
Recommended adaptation measures
Landslide and mudflow Water reserves, water Insurance and change Greenhouses, protection Improvement of health protection structures saving technologies of cropping pattern of gardens and crops and climate comfort
Reducing conflict and raising awareness on climate change Engagement of traditional community leaders, youth and women
Media articles
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Information campaigns
Osh Province Juniper forests Crop production
High population density
Area: 29 thousand km2 Population: 1.4 mln people Poverty: 17%
Impacts of climate change
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Glacier melting, risk of Runoff fluctuations Pasture deterioration glacier lake outburst and increasing numbers floods and mudflows of extreme flash-floods
Impact of heat waves Abrupt weather changes, on public health damage to crops
Recommended adaptation measures
Landslide and mudflow protection structures
Water reserves
Reducing grazing pressure
Greenhouses, crop rotation
Improving health and climate comfort systems
Reducing conflict and raising awareness of climate change Engagement of traditional community leaders, youth and women
Media information Information campaigns
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Jalal-Abad Province Broad-leaved forests
Area: 33.7 thousand km2 Population: 1.2 mln people Poverty rate: 32%
Water resources
Impacts of climate change
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Intense precipitation leading to landslides and mudslides
Rapid snowmelt leads to water saturation of soils and floods
Changes in growing seasons and impact on pastures
Hydropower generation and dependence on runoff
Forests, rare species and ecosystems are vulnerable
Recommended adaptation measures
Early warning sensors, relocation from risk areas
Bank stabilization, forest plantations
Reducing grazing Planning based on water pressure availability and forecasts
Expansion of protected areas
Reducing conflict and raising awareness on climate change Engagement of traditional community leaders, youth and women
Media articles
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Information campaigns
This publication was produced as a part of the «Climate Change and Resilience in Central Asia» project implemented by the UNDP in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan with the support of the European Union.