Integrative Land-Biodiversity-Climate Action: Leveraging Synergies through Ecosystem Restoration in Central Asia

Mirzabaev, A., & Akramkhanov, A. (2025). Integrative Land-Biodiversity-Climate Action: Leveraging Synergies through Ecosystem Restoration in Central Asia / Интегрированные действия по земле-биоразнообразию-климату: использование синергии посредством восстановления экосистем в Центральной Азии. Исследование в рамках инициативы ЭДЗ. Case Study. Bonn: ELD Initiative. 118 p.

This is the English counterpart of the Central Asia case study. It provides comprehensive analysis of degradation patterns, investment needs, and governance frameworks across the five Central Asian countries. It shows that coordinated land restoration could reduce implementation costs by up to USD 6.2 billion. Policy recommendations focus on MRV harmonization, regional learning exchanges, and private sector mobilization.