1. UNDP Project PPCR (Pilot Program for Climate Resilience)
Adaptation to Climate Change to assess institutional potential and improved awareness
on climate change in Tajikistan
Training for Trainers
October 22, 2011
Vakhdat city
Protocol to training in Vakhdat
On participatory approach
On potential assessment and improved awareness
on climate change in Republic of Tajikistan
Location: Vakhdat rayon, conference hall of Khukumat of Vakhdat rayon, 17,
Tughdona street)
Objective of the training: Improve awareness of the interested parties in climate
change in Tajikistan. Review of the core of the problem, analysis of resolutions,
definition of the climate change problem to ensure the in-depth understanding of
economical, social and ecological problems. Laying the grounds for further improved
potential of different stakeholders in the context of adaptation to climate change by
using a methodological instrument – a participatory approach.
Agenda
Vakhdat rayon, conference hall of Khukumat of Vakhdat rayon, 17, Tughdona street
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:20 Welcoming words from the Tajik CAREC office.
Opening and presentation of participants
Project review
Objective of the training
Presentation of participants and information on their grouping
9:20 – 10:45 Upcoming priorities
Session
1
Plenary discussions and group work
10:15 – 10: 45 group presentations
10:45 – Coffee break
11:00
11:00 – Climate change impact review at the oblast level
Session 2
13:00 Review of the climate change impact (presentation); 15 min
Group work
12: 15 -13:00 Group presentations, 10 mins each
13:00 – Lunch
14:00
14:00 – Review of the key PPCR components and their regional relevance
Sessi
on 3
15:45 Review of the 3 main PPCR components,
Group work

2. 15:45 – Coffee break
16:00
16:00 – PPCR components at the oblast level
16:45 Group presentations – 1 component for each group, each presentation 5-7
minutes.
16:45 – Session Key actions to advance to adaptation and sustainable development
17:45 4 Group work
Plenary discussions
17:45 – Other steps and seminar closing
18:00
The first session of the training was dedicated to discussing the problems in all the
spheres of the country, with primary accent onto social, economic and ecological
components. The plenary discussion was on the future priorities for the key sectors.
During discussion participants have voiced the most acute problems identified as
migration, economic and ecological problems, and that more and more people are
loosing their source of income due to land degradation and lack of irrigation water, this,
in turn, is the reason for outmigration of young people.
Then the participants were offered to split into groups to discuss these issues in more
narrow format where each of the problems could be viewed and recorder after
consultations with specialists. The first session ended up with the analysis of all social
problems and negative aspects in all sector of economy.
The second session was dedicated to discussing already considered problems to
identify objectives until 2040. Each participant was given a chance to analyze and
coordinate in own group an opinion on how the key national industries shall adapt and
change for the upcoming 25-30 years, and how to achieve these goals in practice, not
on paper. The groups were discussing various issues related to improved living
standards of people and dependence of farmers on bad weather conditions, problems
solving with food shortage, prophylactics of diseases and viruses. Al the proposals
submitted by participants were given in the form of short proposal and presented by the
end of the work.
The third session began with presentation of the Climate change impact in Tajikistan;
this presentation showed the consequences of the climate change onto some aspects
of human life and analysis of the impact into key economy sectors.
The followed group work to discuss the key climatic impacts, their consequences and
available potential, and further potential development for perspective. The participants
noted the worsening of drinking water quality. To their mind, the most expressed climate
change manifestation is in heavy rains during short period of time and this aggravates
soil salination and wash-out of fertile soil layer. The participants noted several points of
the readiness potential such as subsidies to technical equipment procurement (tractors,
bulldozers etc), creation of information centers on the adaptation methods and
introduction of new technologies in water economy system .

3. The fourth and final part of the training was dedicated to the key impacts on the way to
adaptation and sustainable development where participants discussed interaction of the
PPCR components with the selected models of future development. The participants
reviewed certain actions to consider the interests of vulnerable and people with low
income, and the issues of gender sensitivity towards women.
The Training
The training began at 8:30 with the registration.
The welcoming words by Mukhabatov Kh.
review the Project description,
-presentation of the participants.
Pic.1. Participants of the workshop
Presentation by Rakhimov B
-Review of the PPCR Project.
- Project objectives.
- Procedural remarks.
-Importance of the participants’ contribution and how their contribution will be used in
the Project
Pic.2. During the presentation

4. Plenary discussion
The participants were offered to identify current social and economic problems in the
region with special focus on ecological and economical problems in the region, the key
industries which were identified as priority during the preliminary seminar. All the
proposals registered on the flip-chart titled “General Problems in the Region”.
The participants were divided into 3 groups with one specialist in each group.
Pic.3. Plenary discussion
Session 1
Future priorities by key sectors
Social, economic and ecological trends focused on key industries/economy
sectors.
Each group was given a table to fill up
Pic.4. Work in groups
Session 2
Review climate impacts on the oblast level
Draft objectives for the future as desirable and probable vector of future
development of the regions until 2040.

5. 1. Understanding on how the industries shall change during this timeframe and
how to identify the selected objectives
2. Create descriptive part from the filed up tables.
3. Presentation by groups
Pic.5. Group work during 2nd session
Session 3
Presentation was made by Rakhmonov B. on climate change impact in Tajikistan.
Review of the key PPCR components and their relevance to the region
Define future potential climatic impacts and necessary actions and potential
1. Short review of three main components of PPCR
2. Understand and define climate change consequences in the frames of their
objectives and description of the region.
3. Define accessible and necessary potential as important steps to address the
impacts
4. Define key additional goals/actions necessary to address (adapt and mitigate)
climate change impacts.
5. Group presentation.
Pic.6. Facilitation of group work at 3rd session of the workshop

6. Session 4
Key impacts to improved adaptation and sustainable development
Assessment of sustainability of the future system and critical actions.
1. Fill up the form.
2. Concentrate on objectives and the needs relevant to the PPCR investments
3. Select objectives (up to 3) until 2040 by using these actions, accessible potential
and the needs to create concise key strategies for mid- and long-term
perspective
Pic.7. Presentations of findings developed by group of participants
All findings developed by participants are presented in Annex 2.
Training closure: final remarks were made by Mukhabbatov Kh. – he underlined most
important outcomes of the workshop, thanked participants for their work and announced
the end of the training.

7. Annex 1
List of participants
№ Name Organization Contact details Signature
1 Burunov А. State Supervision Department of seeds in 93 524 56 65
Vakhdat
2 Nazarov N. Forest company 919 00 54 69
3 Bobokhonov А. Chairmant of dekhkan farm “Sanoat” 903 00 52 64
4 Ismoilov Sh. Senior specialist of Environment protection 917 72 72 11
department in Vakhdat
5 Gadov B. Communal department of Vakhdat 42 43 52
6 Saidov Kh. Senior specialist of cereal department of 93 800 18 08
Vakhdat
7 Rakhimov А. Specialist of land administration committee 918 64 26 41
8 Salikhov М. Deputy chairman of jamoat of Bahor village 919 05 72 01
9 Shirinov М. Deputy chairman of local authority executive 2 27 09
body of Vakhdat 907 99 79 49
10 Azizov S. Deputy chairman of jamoat “B.Burunov” 904 609 309
11 Saidulloev S. Deputy chairman of jillage Rasht jamoat 907 93 02 50
12 Kholnazarov М. Deputy chairman of vllage Abdullo jamoat 918 36 19 02
13 Zoirov М. Agronomist, farm “Niholparvary” 919 22 61 52
14 Gafurov А. Coordinator of village development 8 318 70 10 15
department
15 Sharifov G. Deputy chairman of village Chuyancharh 919 04 96 10
jamoat
16 Sharipov Kh. Head of water department, engineer 95 139 42 35
17 Karimov S. Chairman of Ismolov jamoat 93 434 76 76
18 Rakhimov А. Deputy head of city water supply department 907 88 42 41
19 Bobokhonova М. Accountant of rural jamoat Vachdat 917 58 30 21
20 Tukhtabekov B. Enterprise “Asal Tojikiston” (honey 907 72 46 05
production)
21 Mirov Kh. Deputy chairman of Dusty village jamoat» 919 41 66 13
22 Khochaev М. Deputy head of agriculture of Vakhdat 907 94 97 96
23 Rakhimov P. Deputy Chairman of Simichang village jamoat 917 13 87 21
on agricultural issues
24 Safoev Ch. Doctor assistant 918 76 31 10
25 Toshov D. Deputy charman of Guliston jamoat 904 44 98 34

8. Annex 2
PPCR – Vakhdat
Problems review
1. Deforestation .
2. irrational use of pastures
3. pollution, contamination
4. rise of drainage ground waters.
5. poor drainage system
6. uprooting shrubs.
7. lack of drinking and irrigation water.
8. abandoned land.
9. lack of land resources.
10. soil salination.
11. inconsistent erection of industrial facilities .
12. increased diseases of people and cattle.
13. absence of hail prevention centers.
14. loss of crop.
15. poor information coverage.
16. poor monitoring of plants and pastures.
17. water contamination.
18. increase of dust storms.
19. cattle overgrazing.
20. droughts .
21. increase of population, degradation of vegetation.
22. utilization of wastes.
23. low ecological culture.
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10. Group1 Key problems Consequences
Water -lack of drinking and irrigation water Increases of diseases
-rise of ground water table Land drying
-mudflows Decreased agricultural production
Energy -lack of energy resources Social infrastructure
-renewable energy Decreased living standards
-ineffective programs
-lack of specialists
Agriculture -organize forest and fruit trees nurseries Trees felling
- lack of mineral resources, pesticides and machinery Salination
-clean up of irrigation and canals Decrease of food quality
-absence of national seeds fund. Diseases
-ineffective use of land resources . Land degradation
-certified seeds fund. Decreased crops.
Increased pest epidemic
Other: -migration of young specialists No development progress.
Migration -lack of due workplaces for specialists.
Public health -lack of medical equipment
-distribution of infectious and cancer disease
-poor food products monitoring .
Group 2 Key problems Consequences
Water 1. lack of water 1.а.leads to desertification
2. water pollution б. decreased crops
3. irrational water use в. migration
4. CDS and irrigation network clean up 2.а. infection disease
5. lack of machinery. Б. reduced flora and fauna.
6.funds to restore the GTS dam. В.increased mortality
3.а.erosion and water logging
Б.decreased crops
В.land salination.
Г. Rise of ground water level.
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11. Б. lowered ground water level
В. Improved sanitary of water resources
5.а.siltation of canals, CDS and irrigation
network
6.а. absence of economic development
potential .
Energy 1. lack of electricity 1.а.reduced GNP
2. migration Б. destruction of forest resources
3. non-operational industrial enterprises В. Reduced life expectancy
4. non-operational pumping stations 2.а.reduced workforce
Б.destruction of families
В. Lowered level of culture
3.а.unemployment
Б.increased poverty level
В.price rise to most needed products
4.а.loss of agricultural products
Б.soil erosion
Agriculture 1.lack of machinery 1.untimely sowing and agrochemical
2.lack of quality seeds activities
3. lack of mineral fertilizers 2.untimely harvesting and products
4.absence of crop rotation and oil / lubricants transportation
5.increased plant pests and diseases . 3.untimely vegetables processing.
6. lack of vaccines for cattle
7.lack of water resources
8.reconstruction of bridges and roads
9 absence of industrial processing
Other: 1.loss of workforce No development progress .
Migration 2.decreased crops
Public health
Group 2 Key problems Consequences
Water 1. lack of drinking water Diseases
2. soil contamination (infection diseases)
3. low quality of drinking water
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12. 4. rise of ground water table Water logging, reduced crops, leads to poor
5. irrational use of water population
6. poor water supply (taps, gates) Degradation of land and soil.
Lack of irrigation water, conflicts
Energy 1.lack of electricity Low production capacity
2 poor technical condition of power transmission lines and substations Non-operation of enterprises
3.lack of water for HPESs Non-operational equipment
4.absence of non-traditional sources of energy. Reduced economic indices
5.untimely payment for utilities by private businesses Poor education, culture and public health
Agriculture 1. drought Low crop yields
2. land degradation
3. low quality of seeds Increase of abandoned lands
4. absence of machinery Salination
5. high price for land cultivation Decreased crops
6. lack of mineral fertilizers and pesticides Increasing poverty
7. low agrotechnology knowledge (rice is negative to some cultures) Increased abandoned land areas
8. high land tax
9. incorrect land distribution Conflicts
Other: 1. migration of labor resources -lack of workforce
Migration -degradation of the nation
Public health 2. migration of youth -disease, break up of families
3. migration of specialists -increased criminal situation
4. low salaries
Group 1 Objectives until 2040 Achieving goals
Water -drip irrigation Technology and equipment for drip irrigation
Create initiative groups to monitor Use state budget for procurement
water pollution -water use culture and education of population Draft state development programs
River banks improvement near -laboratories Initiative groups for funds rising
jamoats Rozik and Gulistaon
Monitoring over the use of -water reservoirs for irrigation
cultivated land, drinking water -rehab of sewer networks and their clean up
treatment, literature to schools
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13. Energy - rehabilitate power transmission lines Use state budget
Deal with deficit by using alternative - build mini-hydro and power houses
sources Investments and microcrediting
Trainings on energy efficiency and -rehabilitate old HPESs
energy saving
Agriculture -water reservoirs for agricultural needs Use high quality seeds
Provide certified seeds for farmers я -long-term loans with low interests for agricultural Fertilizers
production Irrigation
-timely drainage system management Crop rotation
-information centers on agrotechnology and crops Trainings and seminars for farmers
growing
-increased crops
-new lands cultivation
-technical and scientific achievements in agriculture
-create state seeds distribution networks
Other -improved qualification of specialists (doctors) Study abroad and introduction of ICT
-provide doctors with equipment
-revive traditional medicine by using medicinal herbs Centers of non-traditional medicine via
- international network to exchange experience Internet
Group 2 Objectives until 2040 Achieving goals
Water 1.prevent droughts 1.а.Aforestation and restoration
2. provide 50% supply of water to population Б.Water reservoirs in mountain areas
3.irrigate dry lands 40% 2.а.reconstruct water pipe network
4.reconstruct hydrotechnical facilities 50% б.new sources of water supply
3.а.mechanized irrigation
б.new irrigation technologies (rain and drip
irrigation)
4. bore deep water wells
Energy 1.construct new HPESs and mini-hydro 1. construct new mini-hydro and HPESs
90% electricity supply to public 2. use non-traditional energy sources
2.clean energy production 3. new HPESs, biogas, heliofields etc
3.photovoltaics
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14. Agriculture 1.food security -60% 1. increased harvest crop
2.latest scientific achievements in agriculture
1.free market development
2.New agricultural machinery -60% 2. latest technologies in mountain regions
3. agricultural equipment pool
1. seeds processing laboratories
3.Quality seeds - 70% 2. seeds database
1. water reservoirs construction,
4.water supply to irrigated lands -75% reconstruction of irrigation system.
2.new water pumping stations and water wells
5.fertilizers supply - 90% 1. provide warehouses
Migration 1.employment - 85% 1. construct new and rehabilitate old
enterprises
2. reduce poverty level 2. increase salaries
1. small and family businesses (apiary,
poultry, fishery)
Public health 1.increase hospitals, clinics etc–85% 1. construct new facilities at the state budget
2. medical personnel training -100% expenses
2. train qualified specialists, education abroad
1. national and foreign investments
3. new equipment– 60% 1. standard norms and expertise
4. quality medicines 3. reduce corruption
Group 3 Objectives until 2040 Achieving goals
Water 1. clean water supply - 70% -water pipe systems construction and
2. 100% irrigation water supply reconstruction, use mountain springs
3. 100% reconstruction of drainage systems -clean and rehabilitate irrigation system
- budget and foreign investments and grants
4. 100% water metering -metering
5. improved water use culture -training seminars
6. sell clean water abroad - advertisement and marketing
7. 100% utilization of industrial wastes - wastes utilization and recycling with new
technologies
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15. Agriculture 1. 100% quality seeds supply with account to climate -create seeds fund
change
2. mineral fertilizers and pesticides with account to -construct new plants
regional difference
3.100% soil erosion protection -amelioration, selection
4. improved cattle breed types
5. return 100% of abandoned lands in the process -create shops and build plants
6. 80% supply of food products
7. agricultural products processing
8. improve technical servicing and reliability of -leased agricultural machinery
agricultural machinery
Energy 1. 100% supply with electricity -construct HPESs
2. 100% reduction of energy loss -use non-traditional types of energy
3. develop potential to rational use of energy -improve technical servicing
-trainings, education, publications
Migration 1.reduce migration 80% -new jobs, labor exchange, increased salaries
2. reduce 90% migration of youth and specialists
3. train young talents at the state budget expenses -provide loans, better living standards for
4. employ 100% of mountainous workforce by opening specialists
small processing shops
5. train specialists abroad and in Tajikistan. -allocate funds
Key impacts, Gr 1 land degradation, loss of income
Consequences Poor soil, desertification, wind and water erosion
Reduced productivity
Reduced living standards, migration. Degradation of flora and fauna
Plant diseases. Threat to food security
Threats from polluted water and soil salination.
Available potential Trees planting, ivy, poplar. Better information on weather conditions
Effective use of lands. State support to recover losses from natural disasters
Necessary potential hail-protection services at the state level. Information centers to grow agricultural products.
Activities on soil erosion protection (water, wind). Market-access technologies.
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16. Improved control on cattle overgrazing
Introduce drought-resistant cultures (dulon, pistachio, wild rose, almond)
Key impacts – Gr 2 land degradation, natural disasters, floods, earthquakes, mudflows, avalanches, hail
Consequences 1. Destruction of river banks and hydrotechnical facilities
Последствии 2. Destruction of water reservoirs
3.Destruction of power lines
4.irrigated lands flooding
5.damage to agriculture
6.destruction of houses and infrastructure
7.aggravated sanitary situation (infections)
8.dropped living standards
9.reduced number of cattle
Available potential 1.mudflow protection dams
2.fast-response group for people rescuing
3.preparation for evacuation
4.organize public evacuation trainings
5.provide pharmaceuticals and medicines
6.clean-up mudflow gutters
7.provide equipment during natural disasters .
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