Osh, Kyrgyz Republic – The European Union (EU) recognised secondary school №14 named after Kanybek Altybaev as the Most Energy Efficient School of the Osh city. The Award Ceremony, organised as part of the Second European Union – Kyrgyzstan Sustainable Energy Days, gathered the students, teachers, parents, representatives of the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Department of Education of the Osh city, as well as the EU diplomats and EU project experts.
The event was organised by the EU-funded project “Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia (SECCA)” in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic.
The Ceremony was followed by an introductory lesson and quiz for students on the interlinkage between climate change and energy. This activity raised awareness among the schoolchildren about the rational use of energy resources, renewable energy solutions, energy efficiency and energy-saving practices, as well as fostered the children’s cognitive interests and creative thinking, and instilled environmental protection habits, love for nature, and the planet.
Addressing the participants of the Award Ceremony, H.E. Marilyn Josefson, Ambassador of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic, said: “The earlier young people begin taking care of the environment and the future of their country, the deeper their understanding of the problems and solutions will be. The EU is proud to support initiatives that encourage sustainable practices and energy efficiency in schools. Recognizing the most energy-efficient school in Osh demonstrates our commitment to empowering the next generation to be leaders in sustainability and innovation. This award is a testament to the students’ and educators’ dedication to building a greener future for Kyrgyzstan and beyond.”
Ms Dilbar Matanova, School Principal, noted: “It is a great honour for us to receive this European Union award. It gives us a strong motivation to continue our work and efforts to build a brighter future for our children and our country. We are proud that our students are learning about sustainable development and responsible use of natural resources, and growing into environmentally conscious individuals who care deeply about the planet. Many thanks to the Ministry of Education and the European Union for organising such a joyous celebration for our children and teachers.”
The assessment of energy efficiency indicators and selection of the school has been conducted by the SECCA project in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science and was based on data provided by the Ministry. The Award Ceremony was also organised jointly by the Ministry and the SECCA project.
Background:
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 European countries. It is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. It acts globally to promote sustainable development of societies, environment and economies, so that everyone can benefit.
The European Union – Kyrgyzstan Sustainable Energy Days is part of the broader European Union – Central Asia Sustainable Energy Days campaign. Its purpose is to enhance the awareness of national stakeholders and the public in the region of Central Asia on the significance, benefits and accessibility of sustainable energy and the interlinkage between energy and climate change. It also represents a global edition of EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), the largest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe, initiated in 2007 by the European Commission. The campaign is organised yearly in the countries of Central Asia by the EU-funded project “Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia (SECCA)”.
The EU-funded project “Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia (SECCA)” (from March 2022 to March 2026) aims to promote a sustainable energy mix in the Central Asia region in line with EU best practices. To fulfil its mission, SECCA strives to provide for strengthened and more inclusive policy, regulatory and institutional framework for the transition to a sustainable energy system, within a regional context, and focuses on contributing to the fulfilment of international human rights commitments in CA countries, including equal access to energy, and supporting gender inclusive policies and legislation for energy efficiency (EE) and renewable energy (RE). The project activities include capacity development for EE and RE deployment, awareness raising on EE and RE, and improving investment climate for EE and RE projects.
For additional information, please contact Mrs Yelena Serebrennikova, Senior Strategic Communication Expert, SECCA, email: media@secca.eu, WhatsApp: +77019814020, Mrs Nurgul Smagulova-Dulic, Digital Communication and Media Relations Expert, SECCA, email: nurgul.smagulova@secca.eu, WhatsApp: +77012066760, or the EU Delegation to the Kyrgyz Republic, email: delegation-kyrgyzstan-pic@eeas.europa.eu.
