UNDAF result Groups: Environment

PROGRESS AND WAY
FORWARD
UNDAF UZBEKISTAN 2016-
2020
Joint UN-Government
UNDAF Results Group on
Environment

DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT
 Institutional reorganization of key agencies dealing with environment: State Committee for Forestry,
State Committee for Ecology and Environment Protection, Uzhydromet under the Ministry of
Emergencies, JSC “Uzbekhydroenergo”, National Energy Saving Company
 Improvement of legal and regulatory framework:
• Decree on measures to fundamentally improve the system for protection of rights and legal interests of farms, dehkan farms
and households, and effective use of agricultural lands, UP-5199 dated 09.10.2017;
• Resolution of CoM “On measures to ensure efficient use of energy resources”, November 2017
 Fulfilment of obligations under international treaties: signing the Paris Agreement to combat climate
change within the framework of UNFCCC, April 2017
 Cooperation with international organizations: Road Map on Further Cooperation between Uzbekistan
and United Nations system for 2017-2020 signed to support implementation of Action Strategy for
Uzbekistan's Development for 2017-2021 and achievement of SDGs
Progress in UNDAF implementation for 2016-
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KEY FOCUS AREAS
1. Dissemination of the best practices on resource
saving/efficient agriculture
2. Increasing efficiency of water resources in irrigated
lands
3. Integrated management of pasture and forest lands
4. Increasing energy efficiency
5. Reducing risks of natural disasters
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Dissemination of best practices on resource saving/efficient
agriculture:
6,000 rural households and farmers in target districts were
trained and acquired knowledge on use of resource
saving/efficient agricultural techniques and technologies:
 drip irrigation in greenhouses to grow vegetables
 Land laser leveling to grow agricultural crops (wheat and cotton)
 Zero tillage of agricultural lands to protect fertile layer of soil
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Increasing efficiency of water resources in irrigated lands:
 Draft Water Code - principal regulatory document for water resources management - was prepared
and submitted for review to government
 Policy Brief on WUAs operation in Uzbekistan was prepared and published; it contains practical
recommendations on how to increase water resources management efficiency at farms and households
 1,145 (41 women) water specialists were trained on water resources management: hydrometry and
metrology, large water facilities and reservoirs, irrigation and melioration, pumping facilities and energy
saving
Needs assessment of programmes and education tools was performed in water resources
management sector to develop new training modules and unified program to build capacity of water
specialists
 Education needs were examined and gaps in competences of specialists of basin administrations,
WUAs and farmers were identified, with specific focus on gender mainstreaming and equality
 Survey of economic, social and environmental impacts from ineffective use of water resources was
conducted in 6 pilot districts.
 A manual effective planning and management of water resources by rural communities developed
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Integrated management of pasture and forest lands:
 Draft Law “On Pastures” was finalized and submitted for review by Legislative Chamber of Oliy
Majlis
 Integrated land management was implemented on 4,300 ha of pastures, 3,000 ha of forest lands
and 650 ha of rainfed lands in 2 target districts
 In accordance with reporting requirements under international treaties, a sample based survey of
land-use/land-cover situation in the country was conducted, sampling design for a countrywide
forest monitoring system was formulated
 New joint initiative was launched jointly with the state Committee on Ecology and Environment
Protection on strengthening sustainable ecosystems/ forest management capacity in key mountain
areas important for globally significant biodiversity at 2 protected natural reserves - Ugam-Chatkal
State Natural Park and Gissar State Reserve.
 Initial draft of national Programme and Action Plan on Snow Leopard conservation was developed
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Increasing energy efficiency
In April 2017, in support of implementation of the State Programme on
construction of affordable rural housing for 2017-2021, new joint project of the
Ministry of Construction and UNDP was launched with grant funding of 6.3M
USD by GEF. Project objectives include:
 Increasing energy efficiency and resource efficiency of housing construction
 Reducing associated greenhouse gas emissions
 Attracting climate financing to support fulfilment of national commitments on
achievement of Paris Agreement goals
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Reducing risks of natural disasters
 Support was provided to develop educational materials for the delivery of
integrated lessons on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and safe behavior practices in
schools:
 The materials were tested in 3 schools located in zones being at risk of natural disasters in
Kashkadarya and Samarkand provinces and in Tashkent city
 Guidelines for School Preparedness for Emergencies were improved and a
monitoring system was designed, assisting the education authorities to assess the
preparedness levels in schools
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ACTUAL SPENDING
(IN USD)
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Agency Planned Actual expenditures Difference
UNDP 6,971,248 3,744,734 -3,226,514
UNICEF 350,000 144,469 -205,531
UNESCO 210,000 175,000 -35,000
FAO 430,000 430,000 0
UNECE 118,000 54,042 -63,958
IAEA 167,253 75,273 -91,980
GEF Small Grants
Programme
200,000 263,431 +63,431
TOTAL 8,446,501 4,886,949 -3,559,552

LESSONS LEARNED
 Implementation of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) plans was expected to
be undertaken in line with the new Water Code. However, the draft is still under the
Government’s review and pending approval. Hence, while IWRM is being implemented on
ad-hoc basis, its systematic implementation is not yet in place. In light of the aggravation of
water shortage issues due to climate change, coordinated advocacy on the need for the
adoption of the Water Code might be a good approach.
 Resource gaps in supporting new reform initiatives. The Government has initiated a
number of key reforms in the area of natural resource management in 2017: development of
the forestry, waste management and sanitation, and hydro energy, enhancing the energy
efficiency in buildings sector. However, the UN was not able to extend its support in all these
areas due to limitations in available resources. Building synergies with other development
partners could serve strategic, whereby the knowledge and in-country implementation
capacity of the UN system could be combined with the financial resources of donor partners
to extend quality support to ongoing reforms in Uzbekistan.
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KEY FOCUS OF JOINT WORK PLANS
2018-2020LINKED TO SDGS, BASED ON MAPS RECOMMENDATIONS, UN-GOVERNMENT ROADMAP AND
AND DEVELOPMENT ACTION STRATEGY
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Way Forward in UNDAF implementation for 2018-202
Expected outputs Link to SDGs UN-Government Roadmap Action Strategy for 2017-2021
Output 6.1: By 2020, capacity of farmers,
dekhans, households and rural
communities in 5 pilot districts in
Karakalpakstan strengthened to become
resilient to droughts/water stress
SDGs Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12,
13, 15
20. Working jointly with
UNDP and FAO to
formulate measures on
ensuring climate
resilience of big and
small farms and rural
communities
3.3. Modernization and intensive development of
agriculture:
- adoption of systemic measures to mitigate the
negative impact of climate change and drying of
the Aral Sea to the development of agriculture
and the livelihoods of people
Output 6.2.: By 2020, sustainable
ecosystems/forest management capacity
and national forest monitoring systems
strengthened in key mountain areas
important for globally significant
biodiversity; and in other areas
SDG No. 15
Protect, restore and promote
sustainable use of terrestrial
ecosystems, sustainably manage
forests, combat desertification,
and halt and reverse land
degradation and halt biodiversity
loss
22. Learning from and
introducing UN’s
expertise in
conservation and
sustainable use of
natural resources in
Uzbekistan’s
biodiversity-rich high
mountain ecosystems

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Output 6.3.: By 2020, capacities of water
professionals and end-users for efficient
use and management of water resources
improved through a comprehensive
capacity building programme
SDG No. 5 Clean Water and
Sanitation
94. Reducing pressures on
natural resources from
competing land use in
non-irrigated arid
mountain, semi-desert
and desert landscapes of
Uzbekistan
agriculture:
- further improvement of irrigated lands, development of
the network of reclamation and irrigation facilities,
widespread introduction in agricultural production of
intensive methods, especially modern water- and
resource-saving agricultural technologies, using high-
performance agricultural machinery

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Output 6.4: By 2020, pasture users,
experts and local communities (gender
sensitive) are capacitated for efficient and
sustainable pasture use and management
of productive agricultural landscapes
SDGs Nos. 1, 2, 13, 15, 17 19. Attracting UN experts
to design a concept and
program on enhancing
the country’s
management system
and mechanisms in
agriculture.
20. Working jointly with
UN Development Programme
(UNDP) and
Food and
Agriculture
Organziation of the UNO (FAO)
to formulate measures
on ensuring climate resilience
of farms and dehkan
farms and
rural communities
agriculture:
- deepening of structural reforms and achieving rapid
development of agricultural production, ensuring food
security, expansion of production of ecofriendly products,
achieving significant increase of export potential of the
agricultural sector

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Output 6.6: Justifications and evidence of
greenhouse gas emissions generated
from solid waste domestic landfills
SDG No. 13 Take urgent
action to combat climate
change and its impacts
No 4.3. Implementation of targeted programs to build
affordable housing, development and modernization of road
transport, engineering, communications and social
infrastructure, ensuring the improvement of living
conditions of the population:
- ensuring environmental safety, construction and
modernization of recycling of household waste,
strengthening their logistical base, providing households
with modern waste management facilities

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Output 6.7: By 2020, new policy
framework (policies, standards,
financing options/products,
gender mainstreamed)
strengthened to enable low-
carbon housing, including use of
solar energy-based and ozone-
friendly/low-zero global warming
potential units, and transfer of
energy-efficient alternative
technologies to private and
social sectors
SDGs Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8,
9, 13
17. Engage with UN
agencies to support the
country in disaster risk
reduction for sustainable
development
18. Attracting UN’s
technical assistance in
providing Uzbekistan’s
rural people with better,
more accessible and
green housing
conditions.
96. Assistance in implementation
of accelerated phase out
of HCFCs (group of
ozone-depleting substances)
3.2. Improving the competitiveness of national economy through deepening of
structural reforms, modernization and diversification of its leading industries:
- reducing energy consumption and resource intensity of the economy,
widespread introduction of energy-saving technologies, increasing the share
of renewable energy sources, increasing the economy's productivity
3.3. Modernization and intensive development of agriculture:
- adoption of systemic measures to mitigate the negative impact of climate
change and drying of the Aral Sea to the development of agriculture and the
livelihoods of people.
4.3. Implementation of targeted programs to build affordable housing,
development and modernization of road transport, engineering, communications
and social infrastructure, ensuring the improvement of living conditions of the
population:
- further improvement of living conditions of the population, especially of young
families, residents of dilapidated houses and other citizens in need of better
housing by providing mortgage loans on preferential terms and construction of
affordable housing in urban and rural areas

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Output 6.8.1: National Sendai
Framework Action Plan for Disaster Risk
Reduction (gender sensitive) for 2015-
2030 that is also in line with the WHO
Health Emergency Reform and
international health regulation are in
place
SDG No. 13 Take urgent
action to combat climate
change and its impacts
SDG No. 11 Make cities and
human settlements
inclusive, safe, resilient and
ecologically sustainable
17. Engage with UN
development
5.1. Priority areas in the field of security, religious
tolerance and inter-ethnic harmony:
- improving the system of prevention and elimination of
consequences of emergency situations.
Output 6.8.2.: By 2020, line ministries
are equipped with tools and skills to
promote culture of safety among
children, communities, and education
establishments before and during
emergencies
SDG No. 4 Ensure inclusive
and equitable quality
education and promote
lifelong learning
opportunities for all
17. Engage with UN
development
5.1. Priority areas in the field of security, religious
tolerance and inter-ethnic harmony:
- improving the system of prevention and elimination of
consequences of emergency situations.

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Output 6.9 By the end of 2020, relevant
stakeholders are equipped with
knowledge and skills to safeguard and
preserve Uzbekistan’s tangible and
intangible cultural heritage, and
creative industries
SDG No. 11 Make cities and
human settlements
inclusive, safe, resilient and
ecologically sustainable
74. Support in promotion
and developing of
creative industries in Uzbekistan
76. Implementing joint
projects to protect and
safeguard the cultural
and natural heritage
4.3. Implementation of targeted programs to build
affordable housing, development and modernization of
road transport, engineering, communications and social
infrastructure, ensuring the improvement of living
conditions of the population:
- development and improvement of activities of theaters,
cultural and educational institutions and museums,
strengthening their material and technical base.

PROPOSALS BY MINISTRIES AND AGENCIES FOR
INCLUSION INTO PLAN FOR 2018-2020
Proposals Comments
Include targets and indicators on implementation
of demonstration and pilot projects aimed at
improvement of natural resources management,
increase of resilience of population to disasters and
climate change
Accepted
Will be additionally included based on the projects
that include demo and pilot components as their
development and implementation
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PARTNERS
Government:
Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Emergencies and
Uzhydromet, Ministry of Construction, Ministry of Public Education, Ministry of Culture,
State Committee for Ecology and Environment Protection, State Committee for
Forestry, State Committee on Land Resources, Geodesy, Cartography and State Cadaster,
Qishloq Qurilish Bank, “Sanoatgeokontexnazorat”, Council on Monuments
International organizations and donors:
European Union, World Bank, Swiss Embassy, JICA, USAID, EBRD, GIZ, Global
Environment Facility, Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund
UN Agencies:
UNICEF, FAO, UNEP, UNESCO, UNECE, GEF Small Grants Programme, UNDP
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BUDGETARY FRAMEWORK, INCL.
FUNDING GAP
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UNDP $3,178,735
UNECE $55,000
UNICEF $111,000
UNESCO $515,000
FAO $280,000
IAEA 0
UNOPS (GEF SGP) $400,000
Total Budget: $4,539,735, including:
1. Funded budget: $3,656,735
2. Unfunded budget: $883,000 (SGP, UNDP,
UNICEF and UNESCO)

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