During the ICFS conference that took place in Samarkand from September 6 to September 8, Daryo interviewed the country representative of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) about their local projects. Their main project is aiding the Uzbek government in enhancing the agricultural sector of Karakalpakstan (the near-Aral region).
The GGGI is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization with 47 members dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in 40 developing countries and emerging economies. It helps countries transition into a low-carbon green economy.
In Uzbekistan, the GGGI supports environmentally sustainable economic growth by supporting the government in developing and updating policies to create an enabling environment for green investments and prepare projects to directly mobilize investments for climate-resilient agriculture, waste management, and green buildings during the years 2021-2025.
The aimed outcomes during this time span include the following:
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- Creation of green jobs
- Increased access to sustainable services
- Improved air quality
- Adequate maintenance of natural capital
- Enhanced adaptation to climate change
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This program has already achieved some notable milestones. For example, the emission of greenhouse gases has been lessened by 7,329 MtCO2eq, 1,787 jobs were created, 4,471 hectares of land were sustained, and 236,400 people benefited from improved adaptation capacities.
The organization had two other projects as well, one of which lasted from the year 2019 until the year 2021, which is named the "National Development Strategy (Action Strategy)." Another project named "Strategy for Uzbekistan's Transition to Green Economy", started in 2019 and is expected to finish by 2030.
The project focused on Karakalpakstan is titled "Green Jobs & Climate Resilience." It is active and commenced in Q3 2021, with an expected completion in Q2 2024. It is funded through earmarked resources, with a budget of USD 5.6mn, of which 18% has been expended so far. The project is supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and involves collaboration with Human Asia and Green Asia Network.
Its primary objectives are to create green job opportunities, ensure the provision of ecosystem services, and enhance climate change adaptation. The project is aligned with poverty and gender policy markers, and its thematic focus is on achieving climate resilience and promoting green growth.
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The project's main goal is to aid in the ecological recovery of Karakalpakstan Republic, which has been severely affected by the Aral Sea crisis. It aims to do this by establishing effective measures for disaster-resilient and sustainable livelihoods through climate-smart agriculture and agri-business models. Additionally, it seeks to create the necessary policy, financing, and investment frameworks for scalability. The project's objectives are:
- Develop a green rehabilitation plan focusing on agriculture and agri-businesses to reduce disaster risk, enhance food security, and promote equitable employment in Karakalpakstan.
- Address immediate workforce and micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) needs related to human security, particularly in managing disaster-related health, livelihood, and agri-business risks.
- Showcase viable climate-resilient agri-business models to rebuild Karakalpakstan's agrarian economy.
- Assist the government and financial institutions in mobilizing green and climate finance to support the development of green MSMEs in Karakalpakstan.
These were the primary projects of the organization released until the current time, but they say that there are more projects to come in the near future.
Written by Nigora Umarova
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