Kyrgyzstan Explored Korea’s Experience in Smart Water Resources Management and Climate Risk Management,A delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic explored the Republic of Korea’s experience in flood and drought risk management, the introduction of early warnin,Kyrgyzstan Explored Korea’s Experience in Smart Water Resources Management and Climate Risk Management,

A delegation of the Kyrgyz Republic explored the Republic of Korea’s experience in flood and drought risk management, the introduction of early warning systems, smart water infrastructure, and climate-resilient technologies.

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic was redivsented in the delegation by Omurbek Kenzhebaev, Head of the Department of International Finance and Green Economy.

The visit was organised with the support of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) as part of the project “Strengthening Climate Resilience through Innovative Smart Flood and Drought Management in Central Asia (2024–2027).” The project is being implemented with the support of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment of the Republic of Korea.

A knowledge-sharing seminar was held at GGGI headquarters in Seoul, bringing together redivsentatives of government agencies, Korean technical organisations, and the expert community. The participants exchanged experience in flood and drought risk management, the introduction of early warning systems, the development of smart water infrastructure, and the application of climate-resilient technologies.

As part of the visit, the delegation also toured key facilities in the Republic of Korea related to water resources management and flood response. These included the Anseong Office of the Korea Rural Community Corporation (KRC), the Geumgwang Reservoir, and the Han River Flood Control Office.

During these visits, the participants learned about Korean experience and technologies in flood risk management, the operation of early warning and monitoring systems, as well as the operation of water infrastructure facilities and water resources management.

The GGGI project has a total value of approximately USD 9 million. It provides for the establishment of smart water management infrastructure, real-time monitoring systems, and flood early warning systems in areas near the Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan border that are vulnerable to natural disasters and increasing climate risks.

Alongside infrastructure investments, the project contributes to strengthening the institutional and technical capacities of national and local authorities to manage growing climate risks more effectively. Its implementation is expected to directly benefit approximately 25,000 residents of the target areas.

Based on the results of the pilot activities, GGGI also plans to develop follow-up climate investment proposals with a total value of approximately USD 50 million. This will make it possible to scale up successfully tested technological solutions and capacity-building outcomes, transforming them into larger and more sustainable climate investments.

The visit demonstrates how cooperation between partner countries is being translated into concrete projects and practical technical engagement. Its importance is particularly significant ahead of the first Korea–Central Asia Summit, which will take place in Seoul on 17–18 September.

Hea Ryong Seo, Country Programme Lead at the GGGI Country Office in the Kyrgyz Republic, emphasised the relevance of the project:

“The recent devastating floods in Nepal served as a stark reminder of the growing climate risks facing mountain communities. Therefore, strengthening early warning and real-time monitoring systems, as well as developing climate-resilient water infrastructure, is more important and timely than ever for Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia.”

As the Republic of Korea and the countries of Central Asia enter a new stage of strategic cooperation, this initiative demonstrates the potential to combine Korean technologies, regional partnerships, and climate finance to implement practical solutions aimed at improving water security and climate resilience.

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