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Technologies and approaches on sustainable land management in Central Asia
Compilation of SLM technologies and approaches collected and applicable for Central Asian countries. Each SLM is described in short format adapted from WOCAT template and presented in 7 sections covering those to increase ...
An Assessment of the Economics of Land Degradation for Improved Land Management in Central Asia
The goals of the initiative in Central Asia:
a) Provide economic valuation of losses (damages) from land degradation and their major ecosystem services, caused by human’s activities.
b) Validate of economic effectiveness ...
Chapter 21: Economics of Land Degradation and Improvement in Uzbekistan
Land degradation is a major challenge for agricultural and rural development
in Uzbekistan. Our research findings indicate that the costs of land
degradation in Uzbekistan are substantial; reaching about 0.85 billion USD ...
Addressing Land Degradation in Central Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
Land degradation is a major challenge for
sustainable development and poverty reduction
in Central Asia. Since agriculture is an important
source of rural incomes and employment in the
region, declines in crop yields and ...
200020 GIZ Economics of Land Degradation - Final Workshop Report held Nov. 28-29, 2016
200020 GIZ Economics of Land Degradation - Final Workshop Report held Nov. 28-29, 2016
Agroforestry amelioration for rehabilitation of degraded land
There are many sites of the degraded
arable land in Uzbekistan, the use of
which is unprofitable for production
of the main crops. Planting of
multi-purpose tree species on such
land pro-motes restoration of soil
fertility ...
Establishing fences from stone walls and poplar trees around the perimeter of fields
The site full of stones was originally
deprived of vegetation. Cleaning of
stones provided possibility to grow
annual vegetable crops, grass and
tree species. Irrigation was provided
from a constant spring by means of ...
Broadening land management options for improved economic sustainability across Central Asia: A synthesis of national studies
Land degradation is a pressing concern that reaches
across all republics of Central Asia and is increasingly
affecting the economy and quality of life in each.
The resulting loss of arable land particularly affects
the ...
Biomass Productivity-Based Mapping of Global Land Degradation Hotspots
Land degradation affects negatively the livelihoods and food security of
global population. There have been recurring efforts by the international community
to identify the global extent and severity of land degradation. ...
Kyrgyzstan Case Study Policy Brief
Policy recommendations on sustainable land management in Kyrgyzstan, including costs and benefits of alternative options. Conclusion: Summer pastures across the Kyrgyz Republic can provide greater economic and environmental ...