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CORE ELEMENTS AND SPECIFIC FEATURES OF WFP’S DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION MODEL

National Ownership and Partnerships

We work through government systems and align our support with national priorities and long‑term resilience plans.��Integrated Thematic Pillars

We combine logistics readiness, digital stock tools, early action, risk analytics and hazard monitoring in one approach.��Knowledge Exchange and Technical Support�We foster regional learning and collaboration across Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and other Central Asian countries, with technical support from the WFP and Swiss Regional Hub for Central Asia (Dushanbe), to strengthen programme quality and effectiveness.

�Evidence‑Based Decisions

We rely on robust evidence and analytical insights to inform planning, investments, and government decision‑making.

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WHY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION MATTERS

High Hazard Exposure

CA countries and especially Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan face frequent seismic, hydro-meteorological, and geological hazards due to their mountainous geography.

Vulnerable Populations

70–80% of the population of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan lives in high-risk zones with poverty and climate-sensitive livelihoods increasing disaster impacts.

Socio-economic Challenges

Limited infrastructure and emergency response capacity increase exposure and sensitivity to disaster shocks in rural areas.

Strategic Importance of DRR and CCA

Investing in DRR and CCA yields high returns by reducing disaster response costs and supporting socio-economic stability.

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EMBEDDING DISASTER RISK INTO PLANNING AND DECISION‑MAKING

Fragmented Risk Integration�Disaster risk knowledge and its systematic integration into governance and planning remain limited, ad hoc, or fragmented across Central Asia.

Risk as a Core Governance Parameter�In high‑risk mountainous countries such as Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, disaster risk must form the foundation of decision‑making to ensure effective and sustainable development investments.

Evidence‑Based Local Planning�WFP, together with the MES and with UNDRR assistance and SDC support, piloted an INFORM disaster risk assessment model on local level, across all 13 municipalities in Suzak district (Jalalabad oblast), one of the most hazard‑prone areas in the Kyrgyz Republic.

From Pilot to Systemic Application�This approach is now being scaled up to institutionalize disaster risk assessment within national disaster monitoring, preparedness, and governance systems in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

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INTEGRATED DISASTER AND CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT

�We plan with risks in mind�All activities are based on multi‑hazard and community vulnerability analysis (Disaster and Climate Risk Analysis).��We invest in preparedness�We strengthen WFP mechanisms and national systems to react faster and deliver targeted support when needed.��We support national systems�We strengthen practical skills and integrate effective disaster and climate risk management mechanisms at national and local levels.��We strengthen communities�We combine disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and safety nets to reduce long‑term risks.��We work across sectors�We link disaster and climate risk management with food security, social and civil protection to support sustainable development in a holistic way.

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STRATEGIC AREAS OF ACTION

Effective Mitigation and Humanitarian Logistics

Effective Hazard Monitoring and Risk Assessment

Effective Meteorological Monitoring and Forecasting

Effective Professional Skills

Effective Information and Analytical Products

SOCIAL PROTECTION

CIVIL PROTECTION

FOOD SECURITY

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REGIONAL ALIGNMENT:

SYSTEMS: ��Food logistics and supply chain systems

Strengthening and harmonizing humanitarian food logistics, warehouse standards and emergency supply chain systems across all three countries.

Hazard monitoring, climate and disaster risk analytics

Expanding shared methods for hazard mapping, risk scoring and early warning to support clearer, comparable DRR and CCA decision‑making.

Preparedness and anticipatory action systems

Improving national preparedness, trigger-based early action and contingency planning in a coordinated regional manner.

PRACTICE:

Cross‑border disaster response readiness

Reviewing and strengthening practical response procedures for hazards that affect transborder areas.

Harmonizing operational mechanisms

Identifying gaps in coordination, communications, logistics and national protocols to support future alignment of disaster response practices.

Improving real‑time cooperation

Enhancing joint information flow, rapid assessment processes and synchronized activation of response measures.