The link between climate change (CC) and its impact on biodiversity and desertification

The impact of climate change on biodiversity and desertification
Climate change (CC) has a direct impact on biodiversity and desertification processes in Kyrgyzstan. An increase in average annual temperatures, a decrease in glaciers and changes in the hydrological regime lead to the degradation of ecosystems, a decrease in the productivity of pastures and agricultural lands, as well as the loss of habitats for many species of flora and fauna.
Kyrgyzstan is a party to two major international agreements:

1. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

Goal: To conserve biological diversity, sustainably use its components and equitably share the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.

• More information: Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic.

 

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1. UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)

Goal: To prevent land degradation recovery, restoration of damaged ecosystems and increasing drought resilience.

• More information: Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic.

 

Kyrgyzstan's UNCCD reports

   Thus, the implementation of obligations under these conventions is closely linked to climate change adaptation, and the interdepartmental interaction of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture plays a key role in the implementation of nature protection policies.

 

The impact of climate change on biodiversity and desertification
Climate change (CC) has a direct impact on biodiversity and desertification processes in Kyrgyzstan. An increase in average annual temperatures, a decrease in glaciers and changes in the hydrological regime lead to the degradation of ecosystems, a decrease in the productivity of pastures and agricultural lands, as well as the loss of habitats for many species of flora and fauna.
Kyrgyzstan is a party to two major international agreements: