PROJECTS
selected projects by Risha Solutions
Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Conservation in Tajikistan
Client: GIZ
This project aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices in Tajikistan for climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation. It consists of several components, including:
As a result of the project, stakeholders of GIZ have increased awareness and understanding of sustainable agricultural practices and their benefits, and are enabled to adopt these practices for climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation.
Publications:
This project aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices in Tajikistan for climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation. It consists of several components, including:
- Mapping agricultural practices in the country and developing a guide on these practices.
- Developing and testing training materials on sustainable agriculture.
- Facilitating research cooperation between three national students and three international students on the value of local species in climate change adaptation in Tajikistan from a social, economic, and ecological perspective.
- Developing communication material for the project on climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation.
- Supporting the update of the agricultural strategy of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Tajikistan.
- Providing technical communication tools to promote sustainable agriculture.
As a result of the project, stakeholders of GIZ have increased awareness and understanding of sustainable agricultural practices and their benefits, and are enabled to adopt these practices for climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation.
Publications:
- Sustainable Agricultural Practices: English, Russian
- Training Manual for Regenerative Agriculture
- Research Report: Barriers and opportunities for a climate-resilient seed system in Tajikistan
Research on Migration and Reintegration in Afghanistan
Client: IOM
Risha Solutions conducted comprehensive research for IOM on the push and pull factors for migration and the reintegration of return migrants, internally displaced persons, and former combatants, with a particular focus on vulnerable and marginalized groups, in Afghanistan. Specifically, the research explored issues around conflict, economic challenges and opportunities, as well as governance and community development. The research used a variety of research methodologies, including primary research through interviews with key stakeholders and secondary research through a review of relevant literature and data. In total, we developed seven research reports. The results of this research will be used to inform policy and programming aimed at addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups in Afghanistan in relation to migration and reintegration.
Risha Solutions conducted comprehensive research for IOM on the push and pull factors for migration and the reintegration of return migrants, internally displaced persons, and former combatants, with a particular focus on vulnerable and marginalized groups, in Afghanistan. Specifically, the research explored issues around conflict, economic challenges and opportunities, as well as governance and community development. The research used a variety of research methodologies, including primary research through interviews with key stakeholders and secondary research through a review of relevant literature and data. In total, we developed seven research reports. The results of this research will be used to inform policy and programming aimed at addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups in Afghanistan in relation to migration and reintegration.
Climate Change impacts on Women and Girls in South and Southeast Asia
Client: Action Against Hunger
This study explored the impacts of climate change on women's and girls' psychosocial, socio-economic, and nutrition security conditions in the Asia region. Our methodology included a desk-based literature review of scientific research on climate change impacts on women and girls, project publications of national and international organizations, national strategies, policies, and frameworks, and good practice examples from South and Southeast Asia. Additionally, we conducted semi-structured stakeholder interviews with government, international, regional, and national organizations, academic, and research institutions across the South and Southeast Asia region, with a focus on Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Semi-structured focus group discussions with community members in Bangladesh and Nepal served as case study examples.
The results of this study included a literature review report, a final report containing case studies and recommendations, as well as three project concept notes.
Publication:
Gender & Climate Change Induced Impacts on Women's/Girls' Psychosocial, Socio-Economic, and Nutrition Security Condition in Asia Region
This study explored the impacts of climate change on women's and girls' psychosocial, socio-economic, and nutrition security conditions in the Asia region. Our methodology included a desk-based literature review of scientific research on climate change impacts on women and girls, project publications of national and international organizations, national strategies, policies, and frameworks, and good practice examples from South and Southeast Asia. Additionally, we conducted semi-structured stakeholder interviews with government, international, regional, and national organizations, academic, and research institutions across the South and Southeast Asia region, with a focus on Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Semi-structured focus group discussions with community members in Bangladesh and Nepal served as case study examples.
The results of this study included a literature review report, a final report containing case studies and recommendations, as well as three project concept notes.
Publication:
Gender & Climate Change Induced Impacts on Women's/Girls' Psychosocial, Socio-Economic, and Nutrition Security Condition in Asia Region
Building skills of youth for waste management in Tajikistan
Client: Swiss Development Cooperation
Risha Solutions in partnership with the Tajikistan based public organization 'Ilmhona' supported in the conceptualization and implementation of the youth project aimed at raising awareness of the public on the negative negative consequences of the utilization of single use plastic and trigger a change in perception, attitudes, and behaviors towards plastic. The project was designed at the nexus of youth development – where technical and environmental related skills were delivered to the selected cohort of students, and climate change – issue of waste management, plastic pollution and how it degrades the environment in the Dushanbe city. As part of the project, Risha Solutions also supported a development of the tailored communications campaign across different media channels to raise the awareness on the impact of the plastic and foster behaviours related to the proper waste management of consumer pollution.
Risha Solutions in partnership with the Tajikistan based public organization 'Ilmhona' supported in the conceptualization and implementation of the youth project aimed at raising awareness of the public on the negative negative consequences of the utilization of single use plastic and trigger a change in perception, attitudes, and behaviors towards plastic. The project was designed at the nexus of youth development – where technical and environmental related skills were delivered to the selected cohort of students, and climate change – issue of waste management, plastic pollution and how it degrades the environment in the Dushanbe city. As part of the project, Risha Solutions also supported a development of the tailored communications campaign across different media channels to raise the awareness on the impact of the plastic and foster behaviours related to the proper waste management of consumer pollution.
Climate mobility in Khartoum Process countries
Client: Mixed Migration Center
Risha Solutions conducted a study for MMC to support the EU-Horn of Africa Migration Route Initiative (Khartoum Process) in better understanding the links between climate change and mobility in Khartoum Process countries. A literature review and 25 expert interviews with researchers, regional policy actors, and practitioners from UN agencies and non-governmental organizations were conducted to gain insights into current activities relating to climate and mobility in the region. The resulting briefing paper provides a clear state of play on climate mobility, including existing policy and programming activities, as well as gaps and challenges in addressing climate change and mobility. The paper aims to provide a grounding for future discussions and policy directions among Khartoum Process members.
Risha Solutions conducted a study for MMC to support the EU-Horn of Africa Migration Route Initiative (Khartoum Process) in better understanding the links between climate change and mobility in Khartoum Process countries. A literature review and 25 expert interviews with researchers, regional policy actors, and practitioners from UN agencies and non-governmental organizations were conducted to gain insights into current activities relating to climate and mobility in the region. The resulting briefing paper provides a clear state of play on climate mobility, including existing policy and programming activities, as well as gaps and challenges in addressing climate change and mobility. The paper aims to provide a grounding for future discussions and policy directions among Khartoum Process members.
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GCF Readiness Support in Turkmenistan
Client: The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia
The GCF Readiness support project aimed to support the building of institutional capacity and coordination mechanisms for climate action and finance in Turkmenistan. Risha Solutions provided technical guidance and support to various efforts aimed at achieving this objective.
Specifically, Risha Solutions supported the elaboration of the Country Readiness Needs Assessment Report and the Country Programme document. In addition, efforts were made to strengthen regional climate finance strategies and project pipelines. The project also involved additional supporting activities aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and sustainability of climate action and finance in Turkmenistan.
The results of the project included the establishment of coordination mechanisms, the completion of the Country Readiness Needs Assessment and Country Programme documents, as well as the development of a GCF project pipeline, including regional projects.
The GCF Readiness support project aimed to support the building of institutional capacity and coordination mechanisms for climate action and finance in Turkmenistan. Risha Solutions provided technical guidance and support to various efforts aimed at achieving this objective.
Specifically, Risha Solutions supported the elaboration of the Country Readiness Needs Assessment Report and the Country Programme document. In addition, efforts were made to strengthen regional climate finance strategies and project pipelines. The project also involved additional supporting activities aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and sustainability of climate action and finance in Turkmenistan.
The results of the project included the establishment of coordination mechanisms, the completion of the Country Readiness Needs Assessment and Country Programme documents, as well as the development of a GCF project pipeline, including regional projects.
Climate Smart Business Facility
Partner: Aga Khan Foundation Tajikistan (a project under the International Climate Initiative)
Risha Solutions strategically and technically supports the Aga Khan Foundation in the implementation of this innovative pilot project to establish a climate smart business facility in the frame of the International Climate Initiative.
Risha Solutions strategically and technically supports the Aga Khan Foundation in the implementation of this innovative pilot project to establish a climate smart business facility in the frame of the International Climate Initiative.
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