Kyrgyzstan receives EU funds to protect wildlife and habitats
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Fauna & Flora, with funding from the European Union and the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, will support environmental projects in Kyrgyzstan over the next five years.
The program will focus on protecting rare animals and plants, especially in the mountainous Pamir and Tian Shan regions, which span seven Central Asian countries including Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Afghanistan.
These mountains cover approximately 860,000 square kilometers and provide habitat for species like the Menzbir marmot, the steppe eagle, and over 20 types of rare tulips. Conservation groups identify habitat loss, illegal activities, and climate change as major threats to the region’s biodiversity. The program will provide grants to local environmental organizations and offer training, technical assistance, and collaboration opportunities.
The European Union Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Remi Duflo, stated that preserving mountain ecosystems is vital for improving the lives of people in the area, linking conservation to food and water security. Fauna & Flora will coordinate the program, aiming to strengthen local organizations and promote collaboration between different groups involved in conservation efforts. Fauna & Flora has worked in Central Asia for over 25 years and will continue this work with this new initiative.
