Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic – Representatives of Central Asian (CA) governments, businesses, as well as regional and international organisations attended the Central Asian Regional Forum “Green Economy 2024”.

Organised by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic with the support of international partners, including the European Union (EU), UNDP, OSCE, and GIZ, the Forum provided a unique opportunity for the delegates to discuss strategies and practices of transition to a green economy. The key topics on the agenda included green energy, sustainable tourism, waste management and green buildings. Opportunities for green financing to promote sustainable economic growth in the region were also explored.

The EU-funded SECCA project, alongside the local environmental consulting firm “Unison Group” organised the panel session of the Forum devoted to best practices in green construction. The participants of the session reviewed the experiences of the EU and its Member States, as well as of Kyrgyzstan and the neighbouring CA countries Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in promoting sustainable construction and buildings.