Comprehensive longitudinal study of climate change in the Kyrgyz Republic

Another climate change could be devastating for all life on the planet, given the record temperatures in 2023 throughout the history of meteorological observations. The negative consequences of global warming are already being felt through natural disasters, rising food and energy prices, and other crises. In the context of the “green” economy development program in Kyrgyzstan, uncertainty in the reliability and lack of up-to-date data are identified, emphasizing the need for systematization and strengthening of national research resources for effective data management and decision-making in the face of climate change.

In connection with this, Evidence Central Asia has developed its own research product aimed at systematizing and regularly updating the socio-economic portrait of the Kyrgyz Republic in the context of climate change. This is achieved through comprehensive longitudinal research involving all stakeholders, aimed at monitoring the effectiveness of climate change mitigation measures, existing policies, assessing the level of sustainability, promoting “green” thinking among the population and businesses, analyzing financing dynamics, and more. The goal is to ensure a scientific and systemic approach to decision-making at various levels.

Such a comprehensive approach will create a solid foundation for systematic monitoring and evaluation of the climate change situation. Regular updates will allow adjustment of adaptation programs and policies to current challenges, as well as improve understanding of the effectiveness of measures taken and the implementation of innovations. The data obtained will not only serve as a tool for making informed decisions at the government level but will also ensure transparency with society and the global community in the context of sustainable development and climate change mitigation. Our product includes the following research areas:

• KAP survey among the population aged 18+: Conducting surveys on knowledge, attitudes, and practices covering climate change, general awareness, “green” behavior, and the level of environmental responsibility (CATI, TAPI).
• KAP survey among government and municipal officials: Assessment of awareness and practices in the field of climate change (CATI, TAPI).
• Policy analysis in key sectors: Study of the implementation of international and national policies in agriculture, water resources, energy, emergencies, transportation, healthcare, construction, and urban environment (official information requests, in-depth interviews, desk analysis, and visits).
• Mapping of NGO and nonprofit projects: Analysis of projects implemented by local and international organizations (in-depth interviews, literature review).
• Mapping of environmental businesses: Analysis of business activities considering environmental indicators (information requests, in-depth interviews, and literature review).
• Schoolchildren survey: Studying the effectiveness of environmental education programs and the level of ecological thinking (TAPI, PAPI).
• Mapping sources of funding: Researching investment directions in the field of climate change (official inquiries, in-depth interviews, desk analysis, and visits).

Wave study on statistics: Collecting and analyzing quantitative statistics on greenhouse gas emissions, pollution levels, waste, and other parameters (official inquiries, in-depth interviews, desk analysis, and visits).