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Partnership Actions (PAMS) Central Asia
Current PAMS Projects
Capacity building of water users on climate change risk management in Kyrgyz communities (transferring scientific knowledge and jointly testing opportunities for adaptation)
Start: September 2011
Executing Agency: CAMP Alatoo
Partners: CDE
This PAMS focuses on disaster management in Tajikistan through the planting of trees. CAMP Kuhiston, the Tajik Soil Institute, the Institute of Horticulture, and NCCR North-South Research Project conducted in Tajikistan propose to implement recently obtained research results in soil and water conservation to provide new insights into the capability of such land use systems to stabilise mass wasting prone soils. The planned activities include literature review, baseline soil survey and slope stability assessment, planning and implementation of tree plantation, as well as follow up and mid term monitoring. A minimum of 400 trees will be planted at five selected locations.
Completed PAMS Projects
Evaluation of Agroforestry Technologies and Approaches to Prevent Natural Hazards in Erosion and Mass Wasting Prone Areas of Tajikistan
Duration: February 2010 to March 2011
Executing Agency: CAMP Kuhiston
Partners: CDE
This PAMS in Tajikistan focused on disaster management by means of tree planting. CAMP Kuhiston, the Tajik Soil Institute, the Institute of Horticulture, and NCCR North-South researchers worked together to test the capability of tree plantations to stabilise soils that are prone to mass wasting. Local farmers received training in soil and water conservation, and fruit tree cultivation. Approximately 1,000 seedlings were planted by the community (e.g., apple, quince, cherry). The effects of these tree plantations on soil and water conservation will be monitored within RP11.
Pastoral Information System (PasIS) for Kyrgyzstan
Duration: January 2008 to March 2009
Executing Agency: Kyrgyz Sheep Breeder’s Association (KSBA), Bishkek
Partners: CDE
In Central Asia, a constant increase in livestock has led to overuse of pastures. To ensure sustainable development, pasture use, livestock management, and marketing have gained in importance. In this PAMS, researchers and their partners collected relevant information on the use of pastures, animal health, disease control, and livestock marketing. A monthly newspaper – Aiyl Ajary – and weekly radio broadcasts were developed to disseminate this collected information among local herders and local authorities. The newspaper was presented in the local language and an attractive format, which contributed to its popularity. Both the newspaper and the radio broadcasts continued to be produced after project completion.
Contact
For regional PAMS information:
Mira Arynova, Regional Coordinator, Central Asia
For general PAMS information:
Eva Maria Heim, Coordinator of Partnership Actions
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