LocationsKyrgyzstan Presents Its First Report on Climate Action Transparency
October 7, 2025
Participants of the event
Bishkek, 7 October 2025 — Kyrgyzstan has taken an important step on the climate agenda: the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Technical Supervision presented its first Biennial Transparency Report. This is essentially an open report on what the country has already done to combat climate change, its current greenhouse gas emissions, how it is preparing for growing climate risks, and what support it is attracting from its partners.
The report paints a clear picture. In 2023, total emissions amounted to 19.38 million tons of CO₂ equivalent. Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan's natural environment—forests, soils, and other ecosystems—absorbed 10.31 million tons of CO₂ equivalent. The difference between these figures, the so-called net emissions, is 9.07 million tons of CO₂ equivalent. Simply put, the country has a significant "climate safety net": our ecosystems already help curb some emissions, and this is a resource that must be protected and expanded.
Transparent reporting is not only an international obligation—it is a direct pathway to resources. The more accurate and comparable the data on emissions, adaptation measures, and results, the higher the bankability of climate projects and the greater the confidence of international financial institutions, climate funds, and private investors. In essence, transparency is a currency of trust that converts into investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable water management, climate-smart agriculture, and disaster risk reduction.
The Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Technical Supervision Meder Mashiev emphasized that transparent reporting is the foundation of trust and practical solutions:
"The first biennial report is not about formalities, but about the quality of governance. We see where we are making faster progress, where additional measures and resources are needed, and we can plan more accurately—from modernizing heating networks to protecting against floods and mudflows. Our goal is for climate policy to deliver tangible results for people and the economy."
Meder Mashiev, Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Technical Supervision
The introduction of such a document is a requirement of the Paris Agreement and, at the same time, a tool that benefits citizens. When the government reports regularly and openly, it is easier to plan for building modernization, develop renewable energy, support farmers during drought years, and prepare the healthcare system for heat waves. Data transparency is also the foundation for attracting funding: partners better see progress, understand priorities, and are more willing to invest in projects that deliver tangible benefits.
UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic Patrick Haverman noted the role of collaboration:
“This report is the result of a ‘whole of society’ approach: ministries and agencies, academic institutions, businesses, and civil society. UNDP supported the process methodologically and organizationally, but government leadership and partner engagement were crucial. The more accurate the data and the clearer the priorities, the faster ideas are transformed into achievable projects—from solar and wind farms to early warning systems for emergencies.”
Patrick Haverman, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in the Kyrgyz Republic
Government agencies, academics, businesses, and civil society collaborated on the report. UNDP provided coordination and expert support, UNEP provided global support, and the GEF provided funding for the preparatory work. This "whole-of-society" approach allows for the consideration of the interests of various groups—women and youth, people with disabilities, rural and urban communities—and makes climate solutions viable and equitable.
The next step is to continue updating data and move from plans to the widespread implementation of the measures outlined in NDC 3.0: increasing project readiness, linking climate action to sectoral programmes and budgets, developing "green" labeling of expenditures, and a clear system for monitoring results. The more accurately and transparently a country reports on its climate, the faster ideas are transformed into working projects—from energy-efficient solutions in cities to sustainable agriculture and warning systems.
Ultimately, climate policy is about quality of life. Reliable energy supplies, cleaner air, safe cities and roads, sustainable agriculture, and healthcare preparedness for extreme heat—all these are direct effects of what lies behind the dry word "transparency." The first biennial report is not just a document for the archives. It's a promise to make change measurable and visible to everyone.
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