Development of Ecosystem-based Adaptation Measures for Climate Resilience in Nur-Sultan
17 to 19 November 2020

The fountain is a frequent meeting place for locals in the bustling Zhetysu Park. It features a daily evening program with coloured lights accompanied by classical and modern music during the warm months. (Photo by: Nur-Sultan Akimat)

Cities are designed according to current or past conditions. Urbanization can lead to reduced infiltration, increased runoff and water demand, and urban heat island effect while climate change can also magnify existing risks and vulnerabilities of urban areas.

Redeveloping urban areas through ecosystem-based adaptation measures can make cities more resilient to the hazards of extreme weather and better cope with water surplus or shortage, heat stress, and land subsidence. Implementing such measures can also result in co-benefits for public health, biodiversity and social well-being

In order to address adaptation measures within the framework of Kazakhstan's commitments under the Paris Agreement, ADB is supporting the development of the Climate Resilient City Tool – Nur-Sultan, a web-based mapping tool for climate resilient urban planning. The tool facilitates dialogue between policymakers, government authorities, planners, designers, and practitioners in in the field of spatial planning / design, water management, landscaping, housing, urban green, urban development / redevelopment in exploring options of urban planning. It will also support decision-making on applicable ecosystem-based adaptation measures and their resilience impact at a pilot area designated by the Akimat. Using the tool will help foster a culture of collaborative city planning replacing the practice of working in silos and utilizing single sector-driven development and planning.

Organized by the ADB Kazakhstan Resident Mission, this workshop is part of the activities under ADB’s Regional Technical Assistance (RETA 9308): Promoting Low-Carbon Development in Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Cities funded by the Clean Technology Fund. The collaboration between the Nur-Sultan Akimat and ADB aims to develop several pilot projects in the city using low-carbon technologies with significant potential for long-term greenhouse gas emissions savings.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Session I: Opening Remarks Aidyn Begimbekov (Deputy Head of the Division of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Management of Nur-Sultan)

Nariman Mannapbekov (Country Director, Kazakhstan Resident Mission, ADB)
Session II: Introduction on Adaptation to Climate Change and Urban Resilience by Ecosystem-based Adaptation How to Strengthen Urban Resilience by Ecosystem-based Adaptation
This presentation discusses how ecosystem-based adaptation can help build urban resilience.
Frans van de Ven
Session II: Introduction on Adaptation to Climate Change and Urban Resilience by Ecosystem-based Adaptation How to Strengthen Urban Resilience by Ecosystem-based Adaptation (Russian)
This presentation discusses how ecosystem-based adaptation can help build urban resilience.
Frans van de Ven
Session III: Nature-based Solutions for EbA Nature-based Solutions
Know more about the concept of nature-based solutions and how this can contribute to urban resilience.
Helena Hulsman
Session III: Nature-based Solutions for EbA Nature-based Solutions (Russian)
Know more about the concept of nature-based solutions and how this can contribute to urban resilience.
Helena Hulsman
Session IV: Applicability of EbA Solutions in the Context of Nur-Sultan: Drivers and Barriers Discussion in 2 groups
Session V: How to Overcome the Barriers to Implementing EbA Solutions Forum discussion
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Session I: Adaptation at house, street or district level Exercise
Session II: Introduction to the Climate Resilient City (CRC) Toolbox and background, including demo and Q&A Climate Resilient City Tool
This presentation gives an overview of the planning process for urban adaptation and the elements of the Climate Resilience City (CRC) tool.
Reinder Brolsma, Frans van de Ven
Session II: Introduction to the Climate Resilient City (CRC) Toolbox and background, including demo and Q&A Climate Resilient City Tool (Russian)
This presentation gives an overview of the planning process for urban adaptation and the elements of the Climate Resilience City (CRC) tool.
Reinder Brolsma, Frans van de Ven
Session III: Application of the Toolbox in practice; structuring and facilitating an adaptation planning workshop, setting adaptation targets including Q&A Frans van de Ven
Discussion in 2 groups
Session IV: Hands-on training of the use of the Nur-Sultan CRC Toolbox: Create a climate resilient design Participants
Discussion in 2 groups
Session V: Setting the adaptation targets Reinder Brolsma
Session VI: Application of the CRC Toolbox in Nur-Sultan Forum discussion
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Workshop Ecosystem-based Adaptation Nur Sultan Workshop: Ecosystem-based Adaptation
This presentation provided an overview of an urban resilience and adaptation tool for planning ecosystem-based adaptation measures for Nur-Sultan. It…
 Reinder Brolsma, Frans van de Ven, Helena Hulsman
Workshop Ecosystem-based Adaptation Nur Sultan Workshop: Ecosystem-based Adaptation (Russian)
This presentation provided an overview of an urban resilience and adaptation tool for planning ecosystem-based adaptation measures for Nur-Sultan. It…
 Reinder Brolsma, Frans van de Ven, Helena Hulsman
Session II: Split up in two groups - Setting adaptation targets and discussion on challenges for the project area Reinder Brolsma

Frans van de Ven
Session III: Split up in two groups and develop climate resilience plan Participants
Session IV: Present designs of the group and find no-regret options and strong points in each of the plans Participants
Session V: Lessons learned and follow-up activities Dialogue with Participants

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Na Won Kim
  • Kenzhekhan Abuov

ADB Organizer/s

  • Central and West Asia Department

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Topics

  • Climate Change
  • Environment
  • Urban Development
  • Water