AFD Reveals Environmental Projects In Uzbekistan's Karakalpakstan (Exclusive)
Date
12/31/2024 12:09:14 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 31. The French
Development Agency (AFD) is currently working on future projects in
Karakalpakstan, next to the Aral Sea, with a focus on addressing
the environmental challenges faced by Uzbekistan, AFD's Country
Director for Uzbekistan Olivier Grandvoinet told Trend .
"One of the main projects is planting trees. So far, 20,000
hectares of windbreak forest and halophyte plants have been planted
in nine districts of Karakalpakstan with the help of technical help
and a project implementation unit. AFD also wants to plant 5,000
hectares to encourage agroforestry and the growth of non-timber
forest products (NTFPs), like fruits and roots that can be eaten.
This will give the local people a steady way to make money and meet
their needs for wood and medicine," he said.
According to him, another significant project focuses on the
irrigation sector, where AFD is working to renovate irrigation
canals in the lower Amu Darya basin, aiming to improve both
infrastructure and water management. This project will address the
needs of farmers and tackle challenges related to climate change,
water scarcity, and land degradation. The renovation efforts could
also include the introduction of water-saving technologies such as
drip irrigation to support sustainable farming practices.
"Uzbekistan is growing fast and making significant progress in
many areas, which requires support from international finance
institutions such as AFD. I am convinced that AFD will continue to
grow rapidly its portfolio and activities in very diverse sectors
in response to the needs of the Uzbek authorities," Olivier
Grandvoinet added.
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