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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 [email protected]