Climate change in Kyrgyzstan infographics

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

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1961

2020

Climate warming by season and month

Changes in surface air temperature

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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.