Development of Geoparks in the Ak-Suu and Tyup Districts
27th of April, 2023
in the city of Karakol, Issyk-Kul region, as part of the implementation of the
project “Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3)”, it
is planned to develop a strategy and Master Plan for sustainable
tourism development, as well as two local plans for sustainable tourism
development for Ak-Suu and Tyup districts of Issyk-Kul oblast (development of
geoparks concept), including strategic environmental and social assessment”.
Deputy Minister of
Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic - A. Dosaliev, First Deputy
Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic in
Issyk-Kul region - U. Daliev, Chief Specialist of the Department of Tourism
under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic - D.
Daiyrbekov, Acting Head of the PIU of the World Bank of the Ministry of
Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic - U. Zainalov and Head of
the international consulting company THR Asseores en Tourismo, Noteleria
Recreaction - Dr. Javier Gonzalez held a discussion on the economic importance
of the project for the region, its advantages in the sustainable development of
tourism, as well as held a question and answer session with citizens of other
districts.
Mr. Patrick McKeever,
an international expert on geoparks, provided detailed information on the
management concept and model of international experience in developing a
potential geopark in Ak-Suu and Tyup districts, as well as local social and
environmental experts on the impact of tourism on the socio-ecological
environment of Issyk-Kul region.
