This report summarizes the findings of the first Joint Programming Mission (JM) to Tajikistan under the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR), which took place from 12th to 22nd October 2009. The aim of the JM was to take stock of the range of climate change related activities in Tajikistan, and reach agreement with the Government of Tajikistan (GoT) on the process and the broad scope of potential activities of the PPCR.

The Joint Mission confirmed that Tajikistan is highly vulnerable to climate variability and change, with a very low capacity to cope. Whilst it was clear that the policy analysis, investments and capacity-building components of the PPCR would not be able to address all challenges.