Assessment of Central Asian Mountain Ecosystems
Central Asia Mountain Ecosystems
Geographical coverage
| Geographical scale of the assessment | Set of sites |
|---|---|
| Country or countries covered | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan |
| Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name |
Geographical scale of the assessment
Set of sites
Country or countries covered
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
Any other necessary information or explanation for identifying the location of the assessment, including site or region name
Conceptual framework, methodology and scope
Assessment objectives
To ensure conservation of mountain ecosystems and sustainable development of the Central Asian sub-region on the basis of continuous effective regional policy efforts designed to improve interaction of the society with ecosystems. This will be carried out via:
Analyzing the current status and magnitude of human-caused transformation of the Central Asia mountainous ecosystems at the local, national, and sub-global levels.
Identifying causes and effects.
Assessing the capacity of mountainous ecosystems to provide goods and services.
Developing and approving a toolbox for an ecological assessment and examination of actions designed to reduce negative influences on ecosystems.
Developing scenarios of possible ecosystem changes depending on adopted decisions.
Developing recommendations for decision-making and planning related to conservation and restoration of Central Asia mountainous ecosystems.
Mandate for the assessment
Conceptual framework and/or methodology used for the assessment
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA)
URL or copy of conceptual framework developed or adapted
System(s) assessed
- Inland water
- Forest and woodland
- Mountain
- Dryland
Species groups assessed
Ecosystem services/functions assessed
Provisioning
- Food
- Water
- Timber/fibres
- Genetic resources
- Raw materials
Regulating
- Air quality
- Climate regulation
Supporting Services/Functions
- Nutrient cycling
Cultural Services
Scope of assessment includes
Drivers of change in systems and services
No
Impacts of change in services on human well-being
No
Options for responding/interventions to the trends observed
No
Explicit consideration of the role of biodiversity in the systems and services covered by the assessment
No
Timing of the assessment
Year assessment started
Year assessment finished
If ongoing, year assessment is anticipated to finish
Periodicity of assessment
Assessment outputs
Website(s)
Report(s)
Communication materials (e.g. brochure, presentations, posters, audio-visual media)
Journal publications
Training materials
Other documents/outputs
Tools and processes
Tools and approaches used in the assessment
- Modelling
- Indicators
- Scenarios
- Economic valuation
- Response Options
Process used for stakeholder engagement in the assessment process and which component
Key stakeholder groups engaged
The number of people directly involved in the assessment process
Incorporation of scientific and other types of knowledge
Supporting documentation for specific approaches, methodology or criteria developed and/or used to integrate knowledge systems into the assessment
Assessment reports peer reviewed
No
Data
Accessibility of data used in assessment
Policy impact
Impacts the assessment has had on policy and/or decision making, as evidenced through policy references and actions
Independent or other review on policy impact of the assessment
No
