USAID Expedition to the Oasis Project on the Aral Sea represents a significant milestone in ecosystem restoration
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will lead an expedition to the USAID Oasis project on the former shores of the Aral Sea in the Kyzylorda region of Kazakhstan from April 12 to 16, as reported by the agency’s press service.
Established through a collaborative effort between USAID and Kazakh partners, the Oasis project encompasses a 500-hectare demonstration site. Its primary objective is to conduct tests on black saxaul shrubs, marking the first step in restoring the local ecosystem.
The Oasis is part of a larger USAID initiative called the USAID Environmental Restoration of the Aral Sea Activity (ERAS-I). USAID launched this initiative in 2021 in partnership with the Executive Directorate of the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (ED IFAS).
“The testing and research at the Oasis will benefit not only Kazakhstan communities in this region, but will also inform ecosystem restoration efforts throughout the Aral Sea region. Working together with national and international partners, we are proud to be part of this mission to find collaborative solutions to build climate resilience in Central Asia,” said Rosenblum.(Source:astanatimes)
