CAMP Alatoo promotes sustainable water management by developing approaches and tools for sustainable and efficient use of water in the face of climate change. Special attention is paid to development of local water management plans that help address water conflicts, improve crop yields and enhance livelihoods. All activities are based on the principles of partnership, trust and cooperation, involving local communities, authorities and relevant institutions.
Climate change adaptation refers to all kind of actions that help reduce the vulnerability to current or expected climate change impacts through development of water resources manageement plans and climate related disaster risk management plans.
Approach:
Water Stewardship focuses on optimising use of water and on implementing technologies to ensure its efficient and sustainable use.
Tools:
Baseline study: assessing and analysing water resources through a detailed study of climatic and hydrological characteristics to identify the current status of rivers, identify their opportunities and constraints, and assess the impact of climate change.
“Climate proofing tool”: the research taking a systems approach to climate change adaptation. The main step is to identify system vulnerabilities and prioritise actions.
Climate risk assessment and development of adaptation measures: analysing the possible impacts of climate change on water resources and developing adaptation measures at the local and water basin level.
Development of water management plans: ensuring efficient allocation and use of water resources. Developing plans involves collecting and analysing data, assessing needs and developing strategies.
Development of disaster risk management plans: developing plans at aiyl aimak and water basin levels.
Document the implementation of soil and water conservation technologies: collecting and systematizing of information on soil and water conservation technologies using World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT) questionnaires.
Hazard mapping: ranking and mapping of natural hazards to assess their impact on the territories.
Land use analysis and mapping: Mapping the impact of climate change on land use and management practices.
Improvement of water infrastructure: improving river flows and reducing losses.
Education and awareness raising: organising educational events, training and seminars for local communities, water user associations (WUA) and decision-makers.
Public participation and dialogue: holding public consultations, discussions and round tables to gather opinions and suggestions on water management issues. Establishing an inter-level and interdisciplinary dialogue platform led by the Water Basin Coordinating Council.
Development of educational modules: developing materials on sustainable water management and climate disaster risk management to support learning and knowledge building for effective integrated management.
