Antalya:A substantial investment of pound 200 million is set to be allocated for the development of climate-resilient landscapes in Central Asia. This announcement was made during a ministerial meeting held at the German Climate Pavilion during COP31 in Antalya, focusing on the regional Climate-Resilient Landscapes in Central Asia (CLiCA) programme.

According to 24.kg News Agency, Kyrgyzstan's Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision, Akyl Toktobaev, attended the meeting and opened the session with remarks on the strategic importance of the programme. He emphasized its role in enhancing regional cooperation and improving climate resilience across Central Asia.

Minister Toktobaev expressed his gratitude to the German government, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and the Green Climate Fund for their support in climate initiatives and partnership with Central Asian countries. He highlighted Kyrgyzstan's vulnerability to climate change due to its mountainous ecosystems and glacier resources, underscoring the necessity of conserving and restoring these areas for environmental sustainability.

The CLiCA programme is comprehensive in its approach, aiming to restore degraded landscapes, introduce climate-resilient farming practices, and improve access to financial resources, modern technologies, and practical knowledge for farmers and local communities. The initiative is expected to mobilize over pound 200 million over seven years, aiming to strengthen climate resilience, restore natural ecosystems, and improve land management and local living conditions.

The implementation of the CLiCA programme is intended to serve as a significant example of regional climate cooperation, contributing to a sustainable environmental and socio-economic future for Central Asia.