THE UPDATED NDC OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN.

The Updated NDC of the Republic of Tajikistan is a vision for climate change. Affected by extreme events and dependent on natural resources, the country is highly vulnerable to climate variability and climate change impacts. Taking into account that climate change will exacerbate existing problems and pose additional risks to the achievement of national development priorities, the Republic of Tajikistan is aimed to address the economic and social impacts of climate change in a sustainable way and initiate transformational change in different economic sectors. The enhancement of adaptive capacity of the community and the different economic sectors by the building of climate resilience across the country is one of the essential pillars of the Republic of Tajikistan. The main objective of NDC of the country is to support the sustainable and efficient development taking into consideration climate change, environmental and socio-economic challenges. The Updated NDC includes the changes in an unconditional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal for 2030 and a conditional GHG emissions reduction goal. The unconditional contribution (NDC) of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Tajikistan is not to exceed 60-70% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as of 1990, which is the reference year, by 2030. The conditional contribution (NDC), subject to a significant international funding and technology transfer, is not to exceed 50-60% GHG emissions as of 1990 by 2030.
NDCs’ revision process involves five key sectors identified as priorities for Tajikistan: agriculture, energy, forestry & biodiversity, industry & construction, transport & infrastructure. The objectives in the energy sector shall be as follows: (a) promoting water-energy-land interaction with renewable energy sources; (b) climate protection of the energy system infrastructure; (c) ensuring the functioning of the energy infrastructure under any climatic conditions; (d) improving energy efficiency in industry and utilities; and (e) extensive use of renewable energy sources. The objectives in water and agriculture sectors shall be as follows: (a) reducing the risks of water-related disasters; (b) improving water resources management through the full implementation of basin and integrated water resources management; (c) adoption and implementation of the National Water Strategy of Tajikistan for the period up to 2030; (c) promoting efficient irrigation technologies and rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage systems; (d) optimizing the use of fertilizers, promoting crop diversity and integrated pest management; (e) improved livestock breeding; and (f) sustainable pasture management. The objectives in forestry sector shall be as follows: (a) afforestation, reforestation and forestry protection measure for the prevention of erosion; and (b) promoting forest protection and sustainable management of existing forests and ecosystem services; restoration in degraded pastures, agroforestry and silvopastoral practices.