Reviving Resilience in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Basin

Reviving Resilience in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Basin

Nestled between majestic mountains and shimmering waters, Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Basin is more than a scenic wonder, it is a living landscape rich in biodiversity, cultural heritage, and community spirit. Today, this region is at the heart of a powerful movement to restore and protect nature through Phase 4 of the Community Development and Knowledge Management for the Satoyama Initiative Programme (COMDEKS) - a global initiative that supports community-led conservation and empowerment through the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).