almaty, friday, 14 september dialogue on the role of the business sector in spc and ee

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