Introduction
Landlocked, mountainous and rich in natural resources, the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic is mainly driven by agriculture (approx. 40 percent of employment), extractive industries, hydropower energy, and service and construction sectors. However, over time, this dependency on natural resources has resulted in land degradation and desertification, posing threats to the population, environment and ultimately, the sustainability of the economy. Kyrgyz Republic joined PAGE in 2016 and is now a Graduating Country.
Sustainable Development
PAGE work in the Kyrgyz Republic supports progress towards achieving SDGs 2 (Sustainable Agriculture) 4 (Quality Education), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Commodities), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), 13 (Climate Action) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), as well as implementation of the Paris Agreement, which the country ratified in November 2019.
PAGE Milestones
- 2022 – Green Expo 2022, Investment Forum and Green Economy Forum
- 2021 – National Climate Change Learning Strategy launchedYouth Climate Dialogue held in BishkekFive IGE courses developed for delivery by the Alliance of Universities for Green Economy and Sustainable Development (AVZUR)Green Expo 2021 and Green Economy Forum held
- 2020 – Coordination Commission on Green Economy and Climate Change formed25 green economy modelling training sessions held virtuallyReport on ‘Investment opportunities for the development of a green economy in Kyrgyzstan’ released Green Economy Development Programme enactedEco-competition on solid waste management in Bishkek launched by UNDP
- 2019 – Decree “On the Foreign Policy Concept for the Kyrgyz Republic” signed by the President of the Kyrgyz RepublicGreen Economy Week held under the theme “Strong Regions”National Green Economy Programme approvedPresident of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a law ratifying the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
- 2018 – Kyrgyz Parliament adopted the “Concept of Kyrgyzstan as a Green Economy Country”Green Economy Learning Needs Assessment developedSkills for Green Jobs Assessment finalised and launchedGreen Industry and Trade Assessment (GITA) conductedSouth-South exchange between the Kyrgyz Republic and Mongolia highlighted as best practice by the UN Office for South-South CooperationNational Development Strategy 2018-2040 and accompanying five-year programme Unity, Trust and Creation adopted
- 2017 – Inception mission held to develop a common understanding of green economy conceptsGreen Economy Stocktaking Report developedStudy mission to Mongolia provided Kyrgyz counterparts with a working concept for advancing green economyGreen Economy Forum held under the theme “From Theory to Practice – Possibilities for Business”National IGE expert group established
- 2016 – Kyrgyz Republic joins PAGE
Source: UN PAGE
