On February 16, 2026, the launch of a new project titled "Reducing Investment Risks in Low-Carbon Solutions for Public Buildings in the Kyrgyz Republic" took place in Bishkek. The implementation of this project is supported by the Green Climate Fund.
According to the organizers, the initiative was launched by the Agency for the Development and Investment of Communities (ARIS) in collaboration with the Climate Financing Center under the Cabinet of Ministers. The main goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency in public buildings through the implementation of low-carbon technologies and the creation of sustainable financial mechanisms.
Nurlan Abdychev, project preparation manager at the Climate Financing Center, emphasized that the central task of this project is to develop a scalable model that will help overcome barriers to investment in energy efficiency and decarbonization, as well as ensure transparency of financial structures and measurable contributions to fulfilling national climate commitments.
This initiative is particularly relevant in the context of increasing climate threats. According to experts' forecasts, by 2090, the average annual temperature in Kyrgyzstan could rise by 5.3°C, leading to increased pressure on infrastructure and a rise in demand for resources.
Public buildings account for about 10% of total energy consumption in the country, with a significant portion used for heating with solid fuels. Numerous such buildings were constructed between 1950 and 1980, resulting in significant heat losses and low comfort levels.
Among the main obstacles are also noted limitations in access to long-term financing, insufficient coordination among various agencies, and the need to develop institutional and technical capacities.
The project, with a total budget of 25 million dollars, will be prepared by a team of consultants from E Co (UK) and UNISON Group (Kyrgyzstan) for further approval by the Green Climate Fund. The initiative covers all regions of the country, and the expected climate effect is up to 698,500 tons of avoided CO2 emissions. The project plans to implement energy-efficient solutions in 40 public buildings across the republic.
Asel Mambetalieva, Deputy Director of ARIS, noted that the successful completion of the project will be the implementation of real measures to improve energy efficiency and modernization of buildings.
“We are talking about creating a system for future projects, not just one-time investments. ARIS has the status of an accredited entity for direct access to GCF financing. This project should serve as a catalyst for the launch of other similar initiatives,” she added.
