[{"bbox": [96, 179, 1135, 393], "category": "Text", "text": "Climate change is changing weather patterns, leading to high risk of more frequent and intense droughts and floods in Kyrgyzstan. Hence, the national adaptation plans require effective and timely climate data and information to serve water services. These include assessment of climate vulnerabilities and identification of adaptation options, development of products that help improve the understanding of climate and its impacts, and enhancement of capacity for planning and implementation of adaptation in the water sector. Adaptation of water resources to climate change will benefit from the IWRM approach promoted by the budget support. Issues related to the natural level of national or transboundary river basins and lakes, or upstream to downstream water flows, will be addressed in conjunction with longer-term adaptation needs to be identified in the National Adaptation Plan process."}, {"bbox": [96, 418, 1060, 472], "category": "Text", "text": "**Outcomes of the SEA screening** (relevant for budget support and strategic-level interventions):\nThe Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) screening concluded that no further action was required."}, {"bbox": [96, 497, 637, 525], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**Gender equality and empowerment of women and girls**"}, {"bbox": [96, 524, 1135, 658], "category": "Text", "text": "As per the OECD Gender DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this action is labeled as G1. This implies that the action is developed with a Right Based Approach determined to “leave no one behind”. Most people with limited access to water are women, who carry the burden of economic and household tasks requiring water use. A sustainable integrated water resource management approach will include considerations on how access for women to water can be ensured, while using their role in societies to catalyse positive change."}, {"bbox": [96, 689, 244, 715], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**Human Rights**"}, {"bbox": [96, 715, 1134, 796], "category": "Text", "text": "All activities under this Programme are designed and will be implemented in accordance with principles of good governance and human rights, gender equality and the inclusion of socially or economically deprived groups wherever these issues are of particular relevance to the institutions to be assisted."}, {"bbox": [96, 820, 1135, 980], "category": "Text", "text": "Water is a fundamental human right. The human rights-based approach and its key principles (applying all human rights for all; meaningful and inclusive participation and access to decision-making; non-discrimination and equality; accountability and rule of law for all; and transparency and access to information supported by disaggregated data) will be integrated throughout the action. Particular focus will be given to inclusive policies targeting women and persons living in vulnerable situations, including those left behind due to labour migration and persons with disabilities, as well as involvement of local communities."}, {"bbox": [96, 1011, 195, 1038], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**Disability**"}, {"bbox": [96, 1038, 1119, 1119], "category": "Text", "text": "As per OECD Disability DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this action is labelled as D1. This implies that the proposed programme will include efforts to address the most marginalised and leave no one behind, notably persons with disabilities."}, {"bbox": [96, 1150, 343, 1176], "category": "Section-header", "text": "**Reduction of inequalities**"}, {"bbox": [96, 1176, 1135, 1363], "category": "Text", "text": "According to the latest UNDP Human Development Report, 0.4 percent of the population of Kyrgyzstan (25 thousand people) is multidimensionally poor, while 5.2 percent is classified as vulnerable to multidimensional poverty (330 thousand people). The income gap between urban and rural areas is reported as being significant in Kyrgyzstan, and there are disparities in access to basic rights, such as education, access to water and sanitation and health care. Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) can have a significant impact on the socio-economically disadvantaged individuals, households, or groups, particularly the poorest 40 percent of the population, in several ways:"}, {"bbox": [134, 1362, 1134, 1440], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Improved Access to Clean Water: IWRM includes projects to provide better access to clean and safe drinking water. This is particularly beneficial to disadvantaged communities, as they are more likely to lack access to clean water sources."}, {"bbox": [134, 1441, 1134, 1519], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Health Improvements: Better access to clean water and sanitation facilities, which IWRM can promote, directly contributes to improved public health. This is especially crucial for disadvantaged communities with limited access to healthcare."}, {"bbox": [134, 1520, 1134, 1628], "category": "List-item", "text": "- Enhanced Food Security: IWRM can support sustainable agricultural practices, including efficient irrigation systems. Disadvantaged communities often rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. Improved access to water and better agricultural practices can increase crop yields and food security, reducing their vulnerability to hunger and poverty."}, {"bbox": [1027, 1681, 1144, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 18 of 34"}]