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Climate change is becoming a serious threat to agriculture in Tajikistan, exacerbating the process of soil degradation. According to experts, nearly 70% of the country’s arable land is at risk of destruction , and about 10% of the population lives in areas where soil quality is deteriorating. asiaplustj.info »
Experts say degradation of lands occurs in Kyrgyzstan due to growing livestock numbers, uncontrolled cattle grazing and climate change. Some plots, specialists say, are exposed to degradation in 70%-80%. asiaplustj.info »
Among the countries of the Central Asian region, Tajikistan is considered the most vulnerable to desertification. The country is suffering not only from rising temperatures and droughts but also from the consequences of natural disasters. asiaplustj.info »
Land degradation is a major challenge to sustainable development and poverty reduction in the Central Asian region. The soils of Central Asia currently yield far less meat, dairy and produce than they did a few decades ago. asiaplustj.info »