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This manual provides an overview of climate-driven stressors relevant to transport infrastructure in Central Asia and explores adaptation strategies. Over the next decades, the effects of climate change will likely exert considerable pressure on the transport infrastructure of Central Asia. In response, policymakers and the engineering community needs to implement resilient yet sustainable designs and construction solutions. This resource provides technical and practical information to support such work. 

Key findings from the publication include: 

• There will likely be increased average annual temperature of about 2.0°C by 2050, with reference to  pre-industrial levels. For 2085, ranges could be from 2.0°C to 5.5°C in the Kyrgyz Republic and from 2.2°C to 5.7°C in Tajikistan.
• Greater storm intensity and frequency, alongside increased drought and prolonged dry spells are expected.
• A higher frequency of heavy rain events is to be expected. Precipitation, specifically for the November–April period, is expected to increase, with projected rises of up to 50% in the Kyrgyz Republic and up to 30% in Uzbekistan by 2085. Other months are likely to experience no change.