Make high-quality energy efficiency advisory services available countrywide
Access to quality energy efficiency services for households and building owners in Kyrgyzstan is limited outside Bishkek. This IKI Small Grants project enhances the availability of qualified energy efficiency experts in Bishkek city, Jalal-Abad, Osh, and Batken. It helps improve the high energy intensity of Kyrgyz economy and building sector. Furthermore, it supports the implementation of Kyrgyzstan’s energy and climate policies. The project targets independent energy efficiency consultants as well as upcoming professionals from related disciplines like engineering, energy, architecture, and construction. A particular focus is set on young people and women. The project enhances technical and entrepreneurial skills of local consultants to obtain government accreditation. It supports the consultants in networking and knowledge exchange, promotes the energy efficiency sector among young graduates, and facilitates policy dialogue between experts, technology providers, and the government.
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
IKI Small Grants supports UNISON in their organisational development through:
- Training in data visualisation techniques
- Training in advanced excel for big data processing
- Training in project monitoring and evaluation
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
UNISON is a strategic civil society organisation that is based Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. UNISON’s mission was established in 2002 and born out of the necessity to protect and conserve Kyrgyzstan’s ecosystem services, wildlife, and natural habitats admits the country’s economic transitioning to a market economy. UNISON advises governments, finance institutions, donors, and civil society organisations on sustainability in Central Asia.
UNISON has already implemented over 50 projects on energy, climate change, sustainable tourism, and green economy. The projects have been funded by European and US partners among others. UNISON has been an implementing partner for the 4 year project “Promoting energy and resource efficiency in the tourism sector of Kyrgyzstan (PERETO)” funded by the EU SWITCH-Asia programme. UNISON currently implements the project “Promoting the inclusion of internal migrants in green renovation in Kyrgyzstan” funded by International Organisation for Migration.