Central Asia

Why the Central Asian mountains matter

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University of Central Asia, Zoï Environment Network, GRID-Arendal
Editorial: 
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

The Central Asian mountains provide an astonishing array of essential ecosystem goods and services not only to mountain inhabitants but also to people in the lowlands and around the globe. These goods and services include forest products and land for food production; watershed protection; habitat for flora and fauna of local and global significance; the regulation of natural hazards and climate; natural areas for leisure and recreational activities; and the storage and release of water.

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Sustainable Mountain Development in Central Asia From Rio 1992 to Rio 2012 and beyond

Author: 
University of Central Asia (UCA), Zoi Environment Network
Editorial: 
UCA

The present report aims to provide an easily understandable illustrated overview of trends and challenges in the sustainable mountain development of Central Asia since 1992, highlight selected achievements and lessons learned by various stakeholders and identify opportunities. It builds on information from the original experience and interviews with key actors, official and scientific sources and numerous news.

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