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The idea of proposing 'mountains' as a theme for an international year was first put forward by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic at an international conference entitled 'Mountain Research: Challenges for the 21st Century' that was convened in Bishkek in 1996. The National Programme for the preparation and organization of the International Year of Mountains in Kyrgyz Republic was adopted by Government decree in January 2000. This programme defines the Kyrgyz national policy and strategy for sustainable mountain development for the following three years and serves as the basis for a long-term strategy. The programme also stimulated coordination of research and academic units on mountain-related issues.
The National Organizing Committee for the International Year of Mountains and the Bishkek Global Mountain Summit was chaired by President Akaev. A Working Group for the preparation of the Bishkek Summit was also set up.
Composition of national committee
The chairman was the Akaev Askar President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Focal Point contact was Dr. Ryspek Usubamatov of the International University of Kyrgyzstan.
Government
Kasiev Naken, State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic
Jamanbaev Marat, Head of the Department of the Kyrgyz Presidential Administration
Akmataliev Temirbek, Head of Osh Oblast State Administration
Alykulov Tynybek, Minister for Protection of the Environment
Bakiev Kurmanbek, Head of Chui Oblast State Administration
Eshmambetov Radbek, Head of the Kyrgyz Prime-Minister's Office
Jumaliev Kubanychbek, Head of Jalal-Abad Oblast State Administration
Imanaliev Muratbek, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Isaev Urkali, Head of the Kyrgyz State Committee on Foreign Investment
Ismailiva Sagyn, Head of the Kyrgyz State Agency on Women, Family and Youth Affairs
Kakeev Askar, Advisor to the Kyrgyz President
Karypkulov Amanbek, President of the Kyrgyz State TV and Radio Corporation
Meimanaliev Tilekbek, Minister of Health Care
Kasymov Toichubek, Head of Issyk-Kul Oblast State Administration
Kenenbaeva Kamila, Head of the State Fund on Supporting Small and Middle
Business
Mambetaliev Marat, President of 'Kyrgyztelecom' Joint Stock Company
Karachalov Kenesh, Head of Talass Oblast State Administration
Mateev Ularbek, Head of State Agency on Energy
Tanaev Nikolai, Head of the State Inspection on Architecture and Building
Omuraliev Esengul, Vice Prime-Minister, Minister of Foreign Trade and Industry
Musuraliev Turatbek, Head of the State Agency for Forestry
Rysaliev Imankadyr, Minister of Labour and Social Welfare
Ashyrkulov Misir, Head of the Kyrgyz Presidential Administration
Salymbelov Askar, Head of Naryn Oblast State Administration
Mederov Sultan, Minister of Finance
Usekeev Asanbek, Head of the State Agency for Tourism and Sport
Bekbolotov Tursunbek, Minister of Education, Science and Culture
Kostiuk Alexander, Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources
Urmanaev Sultan, Minister of Emergency Situations and Civil Defence
Aibalaev Mamat, Head of Batken Oblast State Administration
Asankanov Ablabek, Head of Social Policy Department of the Kyrgyz Presidential Administration
NGO
The National Centre for the Development of Mountain Regions of the Kyrgyz Republic
BEOM
Research
Jeenbaev Janybek, President of the Kyrgyz National Academy of Science
Kyrgyz Agriculture Academy
Civil society
Ecological Public Movement 'Aleine'
A Web site was created to provide information on current activities in the sphere of sustainable mountain development: www.iim.iuk.kg.
Highlights of activities and achievements during the International Year of Mountains
International
An International Symposium 'Conflicts and Peace in Mountain Regions' was funded by GTZ and held in Bishkek (October). The aim of the symposium was to analyse the nature and origin of conflicts in mountain areas.
An International Conference on Watershed Management in Central Asia was held in Bishkek (October).
The Bishkek Global Mountain Summit, held in Bishkek (28-October - 1 November) was the closing event for the International Year of Mountains. The Summit was organized by the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic with assistance from the UNEP. It was at the Bishkek Summit, with more than 500 delegates from over 60 countries, that the International Partnership for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions (known as the 'Mountain Partnership') was reinforced. Summit participants issued a declaration, the Bishkek Mountain Platform, affirming the Partnership's principles, recommendations and commitments and building on the outcomes of the major events that occurred in the period leading up to, and during, the International Year of Mountains. The Bishkek Mountain Platform formulates recommendations for concrete action towards sustainable mountain development, providing guidance to Governments and others on how to improve the livelihoods of mountain people, protect mountain ecosystems and use mountain resources more wisely.
Interregional:
An Open Meeting of the Mountain Forum, the Asian Pacific Mountain Network (APMN) and the Central Asia Mountain Information Network (CAMIN) was held in Bishkek (October).
Educational:
A national essay-writing competition on mountain-related themes was held for schoolchildren and higher school students.
Public awareness campaigns
A number of side events, exhibitions and poster displays on mountain themes were organized to complement the Bishkek Global Mountain Summit. A CD-Rom with information on the Kyrgyz Republic was also distributed to visitors.
A series of postage stamps were issued with the theme 'Land Use' to mark the International Year of Mountains.
The International Year of Mountains in the Kyrgyz Republic received considerable media exposure.
Publications
Mountains of Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyzstan 2001), English version published 2002
Who's Who in Mountain Science in Central Asia ? (Kyrgyzstan, 2000)
Mountains of Central Asia, vols. 1-3 (Kyrgyzstan 2002) in English and Russian.
Beyond the International Year of Mountains
In early 2003 an International Information-Education Centre of Mountain States was created at the International University of Kyrgyzstan. With the aim of promoting education and communication amongst mountain populations and ultimately applying new technologies to promote sustainable mountain development in the Central and South Asia regions.
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