Almaty,Friday, 14 September

Dialogue on the role of the business sector in SPC and EE

Our vision

Business plays a vital role in the

mitigation of climate change and can

become a key player by reducing

their greenhouse gas emissions.

Just look through

Who is the main consumers?

• Industry

• Household consumers

• Agriculture

• Transport

Crucial role today, not only for giant companies, but of SMEs

• 57% GDP - EU

• 21% GDP - Kazakhstan

• 42 % GDP - Kyrgyz Republic

• 32% GDP - Tajikistan

• 52% GDP - Uzbekistan

AWARE project (III component)

Ensuring private sector involvement by raising awareness on sustainable consumption and production (SCP), and energy efficiency (EE) as a gateway for Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

NAMA project (II component)

• to establish a solid network and well-functioning cooperation between private businesses, local authorities and the public

Integrated Approach for the Development of Low Carbon Development Strategies in Central Asia

Activities for 2012-2014 through 2 projects

• Five national multi-stakeholder dialogues on the role of business sector (utility sector, manufacturing, processing and textile industries) in SPC and EE

• Preparation and organization of five demo-tours for media on SPC and EE practices

• Establishment of a regional Green Business Club, its meetings and the Sustainability Awards (through CA business associations)

• A regional seminar for teachers and their network on how SPC and EE, lessons and issues can be introduced in the Green Pack educational tool

• A regional seminar for media to promote green business movement and the Sustainability Award

• On-line forums on SPC and EE subjects

• Publication of promotional materials and case studies of best practices

What we have today

• The draft reports on SPC and EE for Kazakhstan and Tajikistan

• The first national discussion on “green SMEs”, Almaty, 20 September 2012

Thank you for you attention and support!CAREC

Veronika Yudinavyudina@carec.kz