Finding win-win climate adaptation solutions to land degradation in Uzbekistan
Project Overview
In recent years, Uzbekistan has committed to an agenda that aligns its goals for economic growth with global sustainability – emphasizing the need to prioritize sustainable land use, efficient water management, and air pollution reduction, accompanied by low-carbon policies and a shift to renewable energies. Researchers with Natural Capital Insights partnered with the World Bank and the Government of Uzbekistan to develop a comprehensive national-scale hotspot map that highlights areas with significant potential for nature-based climate adaptation. We also weighed the costs of ongoing land degradation against the potential costs and benefits of investing in climate-smart technologies. Recognizing the need for systemic change to achieve these goals, we proposed specific policy and practice adjustments to foster the widespread adoption of resilient and climate-smart nature based solutions.