Dear friends, partners and colleagues,
Let me share with you some important
news and recent developments that have
taken place within our organization during
the past three months. The year 2016 marks
a historic milestone for our organization: we
have decided to separate our activities into
the Unison Civil Foundation and the Unison
Consulting Branch, both of which are aligned
within a larger umbrella organization named
'Unison Group'. This decision was preceded
by a multi-day strategic planning and
development workshop held in December
2015, during which we extended our company's brand and profile.
Unison Group Quarterly Newsletter (Q II 2016)Unison Group
Dear friends,
We have prepared the Unison Group Quarterly Newsletter for Q II of 2016.
This term was rich for pleasant events, and the most noticeable one was receiving the Energy Globe Award for successful implementation of Kyrgyz Sustainable Energy Financing Facility (KyrSEFF). It would not be possible without the work of our close-knit team and the support from our partners.
Furthermore, Unison Group representatives were invited as experts to provide assistance in the drafting and promotion of legislation in the sector of energy efficiency both in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
The newsletter also includes:
∙ Unison Group participation in other notable events at the national and international levels;
∙ experience exchange and informational meetings;
∙ network activities within the Climate Action Network of Kyrgyzstan (CANK) and Consumer Rights Protection Centers Network.
Publisher: UNDP Mongolia Communications Office
Editor: David South
First launched in 1997, Blue Sky Bulletin was the monthly newsletter for the United Nations mission in Mongolia.
The mission simultaneously had to deal with the 1997 Asian Crisis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_Asian_Financial_Crisis) and the worst peacetime economic collapse in post-WWII history (http://www.jstor.org/pss/153756).
davidsouthconsulting.com
davidsouthconsulting.org
Проект Резолюции Зеленого форума от 30.11.2016Unison Group
Проект Резолюции, предложенной на рассмотрение участникам Зеленого экономического форума. Она включает в себя дополнения и комментарии, собранные во время Форума.
Резолюция участников по итогам конференции «Энергосбережение и энергоэффектив...Unison Group
Резолюция участников по итогам конференции
«Энергосбережение и энергоэффективность для потребителей»
15 марта 2016 года
гостиница «Европа», г.Бишкек
Участники конференции «Энергосбережение и энергоэффективность для
потребителей», - представители Правительства Кыргызской Республики и других
государственных структур, энергокомпаний, организаций гражданского общества, сети
общественных центров защиты прав потребителей энергии, международных
финансовых институтов, а также СМИ:
1.3 С. Алтанцэцэг Продвижение зеленой экономики в МонголииUnison Group
Зеленый экономический форум, Бишкек, 30 ноября 2016 г.
Сессия 1.
Г-жа Алтанцэцэг Содномцерен, национальный координатор PAGE, Монголия
В презентации рассмотрена текущая ситуация Монголии, ее политика зеленого развития; реализация PAGE: зеленое развитие и строительный сектор, устойчивые государственные закупки, зеленые кредиты и инвестиции; успех PAGE в Монголии и дальнейшие шаги.
Spatial data infrastructure in KyrgyzstanUnison Group
The document discusses the limitations of Kyrgyzstan's spatial data infrastructure and the implications for climate adaptation efforts. It finds that there is currently no national SDI, and data exists in silos with poor coordination and data sharing between institutions. This poses challenges for climate adaptation projects that require spatial data on topics like boundaries, satellite imagery, and climate/weather. The document recommends establishing a working group to develop an NSDI through improved data access, standards, and awareness of SDI benefits. This could help adaptation efforts and unlock economic opportunities through increased transparency, efficiency and investment.
Электронный бюллетень «Юнисон Групп» за первый квартал 2016 года.Unison Group
Рады представить Вашему вниманию электронный бюллетень «Юнисон Групп» за первый квартал 2016 года. Документ описывает все ключевые события и достижения Альянса по всем проводимым программным направлениям:
• информационные кампании,
• добросовестное управление,
• энергоэффективность и возобновляемая энергия,
• изменение климата и управление природными ресурсами,
• Программа финансирования устойчивой энергии (KyrSEFF),
Unison Group Quarterly Newsletter (Q II 2016)Unison Group
Dear friends,
We have prepared the Unison Group Quarterly Newsletter for Q II of 2016.
This term was rich for pleasant events, and the most noticeable one was receiving the Energy Globe Award for successful implementation of Kyrgyz Sustainable Energy Financing Facility (KyrSEFF). It would not be possible without the work of our close-knit team and the support from our partners.
Furthermore, Unison Group representatives were invited as experts to provide assistance in the drafting and promotion of legislation in the sector of energy efficiency both in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
The newsletter also includes:
∙ Unison Group participation in other notable events at the national and international levels;
∙ experience exchange and informational meetings;
∙ network activities within the Climate Action Network of Kyrgyzstan (CANK) and Consumer Rights Protection Centers Network.
Publisher: UNDP Mongolia Communications Office
Editor: David South
First launched in 1997, Blue Sky Bulletin was the monthly newsletter for the United Nations mission in Mongolia.
The mission simultaneously had to deal with the 1997 Asian Crisis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_Asian_Financial_Crisis) and the worst peacetime economic collapse in post-WWII history (http://www.jstor.org/pss/153756).
davidsouthconsulting.com
davidsouthconsulting.org
Проект Резолюции Зеленого форума от 30.11.2016Unison Group
Проект Резолюции, предложенной на рассмотрение участникам Зеленого экономического форума. Она включает в себя дополнения и комментарии, собранные во время Форума.
Резолюция участников по итогам конференции «Энергосбережение и энергоэффектив...Unison Group
Резолюция участников по итогам конференции
«Энергосбережение и энергоэффективность для потребителей»
15 марта 2016 года
гостиница «Европа», г.Бишкек
Участники конференции «Энергосбережение и энергоэффективность для
потребителей», - представители Правительства Кыргызской Республики и других
государственных структур, энергокомпаний, организаций гражданского общества, сети
общественных центров защиты прав потребителей энергии, международных
финансовых институтов, а также СМИ:
1.3 С. Алтанцэцэг Продвижение зеленой экономики в МонголииUnison Group
Зеленый экономический форум, Бишкек, 30 ноября 2016 г.
Сессия 1.
Г-жа Алтанцэцэг Содномцерен, национальный координатор PAGE, Монголия
В презентации рассмотрена текущая ситуация Монголии, ее политика зеленого развития; реализация PAGE: зеленое развитие и строительный сектор, устойчивые государственные закупки, зеленые кредиты и инвестиции; успех PAGE в Монголии и дальнейшие шаги.
Spatial data infrastructure in KyrgyzstanUnison Group
The document discusses the limitations of Kyrgyzstan's spatial data infrastructure and the implications for climate adaptation efforts. It finds that there is currently no national SDI, and data exists in silos with poor coordination and data sharing between institutions. This poses challenges for climate adaptation projects that require spatial data on topics like boundaries, satellite imagery, and climate/weather. The document recommends establishing a working group to develop an NSDI through improved data access, standards, and awareness of SDI benefits. This could help adaptation efforts and unlock economic opportunities through increased transparency, efficiency and investment.
Электронный бюллетень «Юнисон Групп» за первый квартал 2016 года.Unison Group
Рады представить Вашему вниманию электронный бюллетень «Юнисон Групп» за первый квартал 2016 года. Документ описывает все ключевые события и достижения Альянса по всем проводимым программным направлениям:
• информационные кампании,
• добросовестное управление,
• энергоэффективность и возобновляемая энергия,
• изменение климата и управление природными ресурсами,
• Программа финансирования устойчивой энергии (KyrSEFF),
Creating a baseline for Corporate CSR Spend on Global Education InitiativesSustainable Brands
This report, written by a team at EPG Economic and Strategy Consulting and overseen by an Advisory Board composed of key figures at UNESCO, OECD and Ipsos MORI, looks at how much the 2013 Fortune Global 500 list (the 500 largest companies in the world by revenue) spent on education related CSR activities. It seeks to establish a more robust baseline for global corporate giving to education, and a sharper analysis of spending with reference to the countries and education areas that benefit. It also demonstrates a number of findings showing that small changes in the way CSR budgets are spent could have a huge effect on world education and benefit millions of children.
The three sentence summary is:
Textron is a diversified manufacturing company with over $12 billion in annual revenue and 32,000 employees worldwide. The corporate responsibility report outlines Textron's commitment to economic, environmental, and social responsibility through charitable giving totaling over $5.5 million in 2013 focused on workforce development, education, and community health. Textron engages with stakeholders including employees, customers, suppliers, communities and regulators to improve its performance and understanding of key issues.
The Annual Sustainability Report: We challenge ourselves to make a difference!Cognizant
Keep Challenging! At Cognizant, we believe that is the way to drive progress.
We help leading global businesses challenge old ways of working in a world being transformed by new technologies, demographic and market shifts and global competition. And we challenge ourselves—to devote our talent, expertise and passion to making a difference in education, human potential and the environment.
We have celebrated many successes in education, human potential and the environment and will keep challenging ourselves to aim higher — and do more — for our communities, society and planet.
Read our fourth annual sustainability report, "Challenging ourselves to make a difference" , which documents the policies, practices & performances implemented in the year ended December 31, 2013.
This document contains summaries of various marketing and branding projects completed by MGT Design, including annual reports, brochures, magazines, and other promotional materials for universities, hospitals, and companies. Contact information is provided for Anne Giacalone, Principal of MGT Design. The document serves as a portfolio for MGT Design's work.
MYne is a social movement that partners with businesses to focus on health, environment, and inspiring future generations through corporate social responsibility programs. It offers turnkey CSR solutions for companies seeking meaningful engagement without large internal resources. MYne designs tailored campaigns and activities to increase ownership of social issues while motivating employees. This provides businesses a cost-effective way to give back and improve their brand and staff motivation through positive social impact.
The document provides an overview of UCISA's activities from June 2022 to May 2023. It discusses UCISA running 68 online events reaching over 7,500 members. 6 face-to-face conferences were held across the UK. UCISA also increased its representation work with suppliers and produced more resources for members. The outgoing chair reflects positively on UCISA's growth over the past 15 years and its strong financial position.
KPMG is an international professional services firm that is committed to corporate social responsibility. The document discusses KPMG's existing CSR activities in Belarus, which include employee participation in forest planting initiatives, visiting children in hospice care, and supporting a project to protect water resources. It notes that while these activities are positive, more can be done given KPMG's large size. The document then proposes a new CSR strategy focused on the three pillars of environment, engagement, and education. Specific initiatives are outlined under each pillar, such as reducing energy usage, holding blood drives, and providing student scholarships. The strategy aims to positively impact social, environmental, and financial outcomes.
The Social Security Office of Thailand amended the Social Security Act to increase benefits and extend coverage for insured persons. The amendments increase injury, sickness, maternity, unemployment and death benefits. It also extends medical coverage to include health promotion and initial assistance payments. The changes expand invalidity benefits to those with under 50% loss of income rather than just over 50%. Cash benefits for those invalid before 1955 will now be provided for life rather than just 15 years. The amendments aim to better protect insured persons from rising medical costs and provide more comprehensive coverage.
Accenture's CSR initiatives focus on skills development through their Skills to Succeed program which aims to equip 500,000 people with job skills by 2015. They have already reached 162,000 people. Their environmental initiatives aim to reduce their carbon footprint through various energy saving measures. They have invested $100 million from 2011-2013 on skills training and have committed $1.93 million for programs in India in 2011. Their CSR activities also include community investment, disaster relief, and supporting non-profits. They track the financial impact of their initiatives and have realized cost savings of millions of dollars through various green initiatives.
The document justifies KPMG as a company for analysis and proposes a CSR strategy. It discusses how CSR is embedded in KPMG's corporate culture through global initiatives in areas like youth, education, health and environment. While active in 154 locations, the document asks how KPMG can make a local impact. It summarizes KPMG's current CSR activities in Belarus before proposing a broader strategy focused on the 3Es: Environment, Engagement and Education. The strategy outlines initiatives and objectives within these areas to reduce environmental impact, engage employees and communities, and develop potential through education.
PULSE is GSK's flagship skills-based volunteering initiative that places employees with non-profit partners for 3-6 months. In 2015, 78 employees from 24 countries volunteered with 37 partners in 31 countries, donating nearly £3 million of skilled services. The report summarizes the impact in 2015 under key areas like women and child health, NGO capacity building, and healthcare systems strengthening. It also highlights stories of individual volunteers and their contributions to partners like CHAI Nigeria and communities.
The document is the 2016 Budget Speech presented by Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance. It outlines the key priorities and proposals of the 2016 budget, which are guided by South Africa's National Development Plan. The budget aims to accelerate fiscal consolidation through expenditure cuts and tax increases, while also increasing funding for education, social grants, and responding to the drought. It emphasizes inclusive growth through support for small business, youth jobs, and partnerships between government, business, and civil society.
Outcome Statement & Recommendations- Responsible Business Forum 2014Rosie Helson
The document summarizes the proceedings and recommendations from the 3rd Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development held in Singapore in November 2014. Over 500 leaders from government, business, and civil society attended to discuss how to generate greater and more widely shared prosperity through sustainable development. Key recommendations included:
- Encourage knowledge sharing across industries and value chains on best practices for sustainability.
- Harmonize sustainability data standards and measurements to increase transparency.
- Establish sustainable procurement policies and educate future generations on these issues.
- Incentivize the adoption of innovative sustainable solutions through policies like carbon taxes.
Wagner Asia Group is a US-owned company that has operated in Mongolia since 1996. It operates in several industries including mining, construction, and transportation. The document discusses Wagner's corporate values and ethics policies, its contributions to the local economy through employment and sourcing from local suppliers, and its extensive corporate social responsibility programs. These include environmental sustainability initiatives, health and safety training for employees, charitable donations, and community projects in areas like education, healthcare, and the environment.
This document provides information about community partnership opportunities with the University of Victoria Student Society (UVSS) for the 2016-2017 year. It includes messages from UVSS leadership introducing their events and campaigns for the year. There are descriptions of the Campus Kick-Off event in September and two campaign initiatives - ReThink Mental Health and Let's Get Consensual. Sponsorship levels and benefits are outlined for both the Campus Kick-Off and each campaign. The goal is to form partnerships with organizations that align with the UVSS values of good governance, fun, excellence, service and social justice.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) promotes business accountability to stakeholders beyond shareholders. Key CSR areas include environmental protection and employee/community well-being. Drivers of CSR include shrinking government roles, increased stakeholder disclosure demands, growing investor/customer interest in ethics, and competitive labor markets. Benefits of CSR include improved company performance, community benefits, and environmental benefits. Challenges to implementing CSR include the need for reliable indicators and strategy dissemination.
UPS was founded in 1907 in Seattle, Washington with $100 in capital. It is now the world's largest package delivery company and a leading logistics provider. UPS values its employees through training programs, benefits, and equal treatment. It values shareholders by providing accurate information and focusing on returns. UPS values the environment through reducing emissions, waste, and supporting climate change mitigation. It values customers by focusing on respect, choice, and protecting information.
Voscur provides support and representation for voluntary and community organizations in Bristol. Over the past year, they have helped organizations become more sustainable through training programs and support services. Voscur also advocates for the sector and influences local decision-makers through roundtables, conferences, and responding to public consultations. A university study found that for every £1 invested in Voscur, it creates £11.82 in social value through the work of supported organizations. Going forward, Voscur plans to continue adapting services to meet members' needs and find new ways to represent the sector through community radio and networks.
3.2-1 Л. Мелисанде "Зеленый" экономический переход в энергетическом секторе К...Unison Group
Сессия 3. Работа в группах. Сектор "Энергетика"
Г-жа Мелисанде Лью, младший эксперт по энергетике, CIM, Юнисон Групп
В презентации дан обзор структуры и проблем энергетического сектора Кыргызстана, представлено зеленое видение, а также идеи для зеленого роста.
3.1-1 С. Дарика Муниципальные инфраструктурыUnison Group
Сессия 3. Работа в группах. Сектор "Инфраструктура"
Г-жа Дарика Сулайманова, Програмный директор, Юнисон Групп
В презентации рассмотрены муниципальные программы и планы по энергоэффективности городов, которые разбиты на несколько секторов (общественные здания, уличное освещение, водоснабжение, ТБО). Приведены расчеты инвестиций, а также цели по энергосбережению к 2030 году.
Creating a baseline for Corporate CSR Spend on Global Education InitiativesSustainable Brands
This report, written by a team at EPG Economic and Strategy Consulting and overseen by an Advisory Board composed of key figures at UNESCO, OECD and Ipsos MORI, looks at how much the 2013 Fortune Global 500 list (the 500 largest companies in the world by revenue) spent on education related CSR activities. It seeks to establish a more robust baseline for global corporate giving to education, and a sharper analysis of spending with reference to the countries and education areas that benefit. It also demonstrates a number of findings showing that small changes in the way CSR budgets are spent could have a huge effect on world education and benefit millions of children.
The three sentence summary is:
Textron is a diversified manufacturing company with over $12 billion in annual revenue and 32,000 employees worldwide. The corporate responsibility report outlines Textron's commitment to economic, environmental, and social responsibility through charitable giving totaling over $5.5 million in 2013 focused on workforce development, education, and community health. Textron engages with stakeholders including employees, customers, suppliers, communities and regulators to improve its performance and understanding of key issues.
The Annual Sustainability Report: We challenge ourselves to make a difference!Cognizant
Keep Challenging! At Cognizant, we believe that is the way to drive progress.
We help leading global businesses challenge old ways of working in a world being transformed by new technologies, demographic and market shifts and global competition. And we challenge ourselves—to devote our talent, expertise and passion to making a difference in education, human potential and the environment.
We have celebrated many successes in education, human potential and the environment and will keep challenging ourselves to aim higher — and do more — for our communities, society and planet.
Read our fourth annual sustainability report, "Challenging ourselves to make a difference" , which documents the policies, practices & performances implemented in the year ended December 31, 2013.
This document contains summaries of various marketing and branding projects completed by MGT Design, including annual reports, brochures, magazines, and other promotional materials for universities, hospitals, and companies. Contact information is provided for Anne Giacalone, Principal of MGT Design. The document serves as a portfolio for MGT Design's work.
MYne is a social movement that partners with businesses to focus on health, environment, and inspiring future generations through corporate social responsibility programs. It offers turnkey CSR solutions for companies seeking meaningful engagement without large internal resources. MYne designs tailored campaigns and activities to increase ownership of social issues while motivating employees. This provides businesses a cost-effective way to give back and improve their brand and staff motivation through positive social impact.
The document provides an overview of UCISA's activities from June 2022 to May 2023. It discusses UCISA running 68 online events reaching over 7,500 members. 6 face-to-face conferences were held across the UK. UCISA also increased its representation work with suppliers and produced more resources for members. The outgoing chair reflects positively on UCISA's growth over the past 15 years and its strong financial position.
KPMG is an international professional services firm that is committed to corporate social responsibility. The document discusses KPMG's existing CSR activities in Belarus, which include employee participation in forest planting initiatives, visiting children in hospice care, and supporting a project to protect water resources. It notes that while these activities are positive, more can be done given KPMG's large size. The document then proposes a new CSR strategy focused on the three pillars of environment, engagement, and education. Specific initiatives are outlined under each pillar, such as reducing energy usage, holding blood drives, and providing student scholarships. The strategy aims to positively impact social, environmental, and financial outcomes.
The Social Security Office of Thailand amended the Social Security Act to increase benefits and extend coverage for insured persons. The amendments increase injury, sickness, maternity, unemployment and death benefits. It also extends medical coverage to include health promotion and initial assistance payments. The changes expand invalidity benefits to those with under 50% loss of income rather than just over 50%. Cash benefits for those invalid before 1955 will now be provided for life rather than just 15 years. The amendments aim to better protect insured persons from rising medical costs and provide more comprehensive coverage.
Accenture's CSR initiatives focus on skills development through their Skills to Succeed program which aims to equip 500,000 people with job skills by 2015. They have already reached 162,000 people. Their environmental initiatives aim to reduce their carbon footprint through various energy saving measures. They have invested $100 million from 2011-2013 on skills training and have committed $1.93 million for programs in India in 2011. Their CSR activities also include community investment, disaster relief, and supporting non-profits. They track the financial impact of their initiatives and have realized cost savings of millions of dollars through various green initiatives.
The document justifies KPMG as a company for analysis and proposes a CSR strategy. It discusses how CSR is embedded in KPMG's corporate culture through global initiatives in areas like youth, education, health and environment. While active in 154 locations, the document asks how KPMG can make a local impact. It summarizes KPMG's current CSR activities in Belarus before proposing a broader strategy focused on the 3Es: Environment, Engagement and Education. The strategy outlines initiatives and objectives within these areas to reduce environmental impact, engage employees and communities, and develop potential through education.
PULSE is GSK's flagship skills-based volunteering initiative that places employees with non-profit partners for 3-6 months. In 2015, 78 employees from 24 countries volunteered with 37 partners in 31 countries, donating nearly £3 million of skilled services. The report summarizes the impact in 2015 under key areas like women and child health, NGO capacity building, and healthcare systems strengthening. It also highlights stories of individual volunteers and their contributions to partners like CHAI Nigeria and communities.
The document is the 2016 Budget Speech presented by Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Finance. It outlines the key priorities and proposals of the 2016 budget, which are guided by South Africa's National Development Plan. The budget aims to accelerate fiscal consolidation through expenditure cuts and tax increases, while also increasing funding for education, social grants, and responding to the drought. It emphasizes inclusive growth through support for small business, youth jobs, and partnerships between government, business, and civil society.
Outcome Statement & Recommendations- Responsible Business Forum 2014Rosie Helson
The document summarizes the proceedings and recommendations from the 3rd Responsible Business Forum on Sustainable Development held in Singapore in November 2014. Over 500 leaders from government, business, and civil society attended to discuss how to generate greater and more widely shared prosperity through sustainable development. Key recommendations included:
- Encourage knowledge sharing across industries and value chains on best practices for sustainability.
- Harmonize sustainability data standards and measurements to increase transparency.
- Establish sustainable procurement policies and educate future generations on these issues.
- Incentivize the adoption of innovative sustainable solutions through policies like carbon taxes.
Wagner Asia Group is a US-owned company that has operated in Mongolia since 1996. It operates in several industries including mining, construction, and transportation. The document discusses Wagner's corporate values and ethics policies, its contributions to the local economy through employment and sourcing from local suppliers, and its extensive corporate social responsibility programs. These include environmental sustainability initiatives, health and safety training for employees, charitable donations, and community projects in areas like education, healthcare, and the environment.
This document provides information about community partnership opportunities with the University of Victoria Student Society (UVSS) for the 2016-2017 year. It includes messages from UVSS leadership introducing their events and campaigns for the year. There are descriptions of the Campus Kick-Off event in September and two campaign initiatives - ReThink Mental Health and Let's Get Consensual. Sponsorship levels and benefits are outlined for both the Campus Kick-Off and each campaign. The goal is to form partnerships with organizations that align with the UVSS values of good governance, fun, excellence, service and social justice.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) promotes business accountability to stakeholders beyond shareholders. Key CSR areas include environmental protection and employee/community well-being. Drivers of CSR include shrinking government roles, increased stakeholder disclosure demands, growing investor/customer interest in ethics, and competitive labor markets. Benefits of CSR include improved company performance, community benefits, and environmental benefits. Challenges to implementing CSR include the need for reliable indicators and strategy dissemination.
UPS was founded in 1907 in Seattle, Washington with $100 in capital. It is now the world's largest package delivery company and a leading logistics provider. UPS values its employees through training programs, benefits, and equal treatment. It values shareholders by providing accurate information and focusing on returns. UPS values the environment through reducing emissions, waste, and supporting climate change mitigation. It values customers by focusing on respect, choice, and protecting information.
Voscur provides support and representation for voluntary and community organizations in Bristol. Over the past year, they have helped organizations become more sustainable through training programs and support services. Voscur also advocates for the sector and influences local decision-makers through roundtables, conferences, and responding to public consultations. A university study found that for every £1 invested in Voscur, it creates £11.82 in social value through the work of supported organizations. Going forward, Voscur plans to continue adapting services to meet members' needs and find new ways to represent the sector through community radio and networks.
3.2-1 Л. Мелисанде "Зеленый" экономический переход в энергетическом секторе К...Unison Group
Сессия 3. Работа в группах. Сектор "Энергетика"
Г-жа Мелисанде Лью, младший эксперт по энергетике, CIM, Юнисон Групп
В презентации дан обзор структуры и проблем энергетического сектора Кыргызстана, представлено зеленое видение, а также идеи для зеленого роста.
3.1-1 С. Дарика Муниципальные инфраструктурыUnison Group
Сессия 3. Работа в группах. Сектор "Инфраструктура"
Г-жа Дарика Сулайманова, Програмный директор, Юнисон Групп
В презентации рассмотрены муниципальные программы и планы по энергоэффективности городов, которые разбиты на несколько секторов (общественные здания, уличное освещение, водоснабжение, ТБО). Приведены расчеты инвестиций, а также цели по энергосбережению к 2030 году.
2.1 Ms. C. Haller Enabling Framework Conditions to Invest in Low-Emission and...Unison Group
Session 2.
Ms. Claudia Haller, Regional Programme for Sustainable and Climate Sensitive Land Use for the Economic Development in Central Asia, Country Coordinator, Tajikistan
The presentation provides an overview of a global climate finance architecture, information on Green Climate Fund, its objective, resources, structure, and access modalities.
3.3 S. Henriod Data for a Transition to a Green EconomyUnison Group
Session 3. Group work. Land Use Sector.
Mr. Stéphane Henriod, National Statistical Committee
The presentation provides a concrete example of the role data can play when investor is considering opportunities to start a green business. The current situation with data infrastructure is described. The term of Natural Capital Accounting is introduced.
3.3 С. Хенриод Данные для перехода к зеленой экономикеUnison Group
Сессия 3. Работа по группам. Сектор "Землепользование"
Г-н Стефан Хенриод, Национальный статистический комитет
В презентации на конкретном примере с покупкой земельного участка рассмотрены точки зрения различных сторон, а также приведена текущая ситуация с наличием данных, необходимых для принятия решений, доступом к ним, их качественным и количественным состоянием. Вводится понятие УПК - Учет природного капитала, который является более точным показателем, чем валовый внутренний продукт.
3.2 C. Бердикеев Управление лесным секторомUnison Group
Сессия 3. Работа по группам. Сектор "Землепользование"
Г-н Сулайман Бердикеев, UNIQUE Forestry and Land Use GmbH
Презентация содержит информацию о заинтересованных сторонах сектора землепользования, показатели лесного сектора, проблемы и пути их решения; дано обоснование цели пилотирования лесной реформы, ее ожидаемые результаты и необходимая поддержка; рассмотрен пример Балыкчинской лесной службы и лесхозов Базар-Коргонского района.
3.1 Р. Сабырбеков Зеленая экономика и сельское хозяйствоUnison Group
Сессия 3. Работа по группам. Сектор "Землепользование"
Г-н Рахат Сабырбеков, АУЦА, НУЕН
В презентации представлена информация о мерах, необходимых для снижения негативного воздействия сельского хозяйства, о текущем состоянии пастбищ в Кыргызской Республике; рассмотрены возможности и барьеры для развития сельского хозяйства, в том числе в форме органического.
2.2. Ж. Галиева Стратегия перехода к экологически-ориентированной экономике Е...Unison Group
Сессия 2.
Г-жа Жылдыз Галиева, старший банкир, ЕБРР
В презентации представлены основные аспекты Стратегии перехода к экологически-ориентированной экономике, приведены примеры программ, реализуемых в Кыргызской Республике (FINTECC, KyrSEFF).
2.1 К. Халлер Стимулирующие базовые условия для инвестирования в низкоуглерод...Unison Group
Зеленый экономический форум, Бишкек, 30 ноября 2016 г.
Сессия 2.
Г-жа Клаудиа Халлер, Региональная программа по устойчивому и чувствительному к климату землепользованию для экономического развития в Центральной Азии, страновой координатор, Таджикистан
Презентация рассматривает глобальную архитектуру климатического финансирования, работу Зеленого Климатического Фонда и механизмы доступа к его ресурсам.
1.3 S. Altantsetseg Promotion of Green Economy in Mongolia Unison Group
Green Economy Forum, Bishkek, November 30, 2016
Session 1.
Ms. Altantsetseg Sodnomtseren, PAGE Coordinator, Mongolia
The presentation includes a review of the current Mongolia's situation, Green development policy and PAGE support for Mongolia, green building and sustainable procurement, needed investments and next steps.
1.1 Иманалиев Д. Преимущества и возможности зеленой экономики. Инициатива PAGE.Unison Group
Зеленый экономический форум, Бишкек, 30 ноября 2016 г.
Сессия 1.
Г-н Данияр Иманалиев, заместитель министра экономики.
В презентации рассмотрено понятие "зеленой экономики", приведено обоснование необходимости озеленения экономики Кыргызстана, рассмотрена деятельность государства в этом направлении, инициатива PAGE и ее приоритеты.
Электронный бюллетень Юнисон Групп за третий квартал 2016 годаUnison Group
Дорогие друзья, партнеры!
Представляем Вашему вниманию информационный бюллетень Юнисон Групп за третий квартал 2016 года.
Этот отрезок времени оказался насыщенным на различные события. Эксперты Юнисон Групп принимали активное участие в общественно-значимых мероприятиях в жизни Кыргызстана: бизнес-встречи, выставки, конференции и семинары.
При экспертной поддержке Юнисон Групп были разработаны и приняты программы по повышению энергетической эффективности муниципальной инфраструктуры городов Сулюкта Баткенской области и Токтогул Жалал-Абадской области.
Мы очень рады, что наши усилия и старания приносят практические результаты, и положительно влияют на жизнь простых кыргызстанцев.
Download the Latest OSHA 10 Answers PDF : oyetrade.comNarendra Jayas
Latest OSHA 10 Test Question and Answers PDF for Construction and General Industry Exam.
Download the full set of 390 MCQ type question and answers - https://www.oyetrade.com/OSHA-10-Answers-2021.php
To Help OSHA 10 trainees to pass their pre-test and post-test we have prepared set of 390 question and answers called OSHA 10 Answers in downloadable PDF format. The OSHA 10 Answers question bank is prepared by our in-house highly experienced safety professionals and trainers. The OSHA 10 Answers document consists of 390 MCQ type question and answers updated for year 2024 exams.
The modification of an existing product or the formulation of a new product to fill a newly identified market niche or customer need are both examples of product development. This study generally developed and conducted the formulation of aramang baked products enriched with malunggay conducted by the researchers. Specifically, it answered the acceptability level in terms of taste, texture, flavor, odor, and color also the overall acceptability of enriched aramang baked products. The study used the frequency distribution for evaluators to determine the acceptability of enriched aramang baked products enriched with malunggay. As per sensory evaluation conducted by the researchers, it was proven that aramang baked products enriched with malunggay was acceptable in terms of Odor, Taste, Flavor, Color, and Texture. Based on the results of sensory evaluation of enriched aramang baked products proven that three (3) treatments were all highly acceptable in terms of variable Odor, Taste, Flavor, Color and Textures conducted by the researchers.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...
Unison Group Newsletter, Q I
1. awareness-raising campaigns
energy
Climate
Financing
good governance
Conferences
Ushubo-be warm, kyrgyzstan-2
infoik@googlegroups.com
energynews_kg@googlegroups.com
energyefficiency_kg@googlegroups.com
www.unison.kg
www.energy.unison.kg
www.kyrseff.kg
https://www.facebook.com/unison145/
https://www.facebook.com/zppe.net.kg
https://www.facebook.com/budvteplekyrgyzstan
https://www.facebook.com/KyrSEFF/
http://www.slideshare.net/UnisonGroup
https://www.linkedin.com/company/unison-group?trk=company_logo
energy-saving
energy consumers portal
Unison Group Newsletter
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
2. January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
Unison Group Newsletter
Quarter I 2016
Table of content
Message from Unison’s President.......................................................................................................................................2
Information of consumers (awareness campaigns) .................................................................................................3
New web portal for energy consumers....................................................................................................................... 3
The Unison Group summarizes the national awareness campaign "Be Warm, Kyrgyzstan! –
II”...........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Good Governance program.......................................................................................................................................................4
New publication: Power Sector Management in Kyrgyzstan........................................................................4
Climate Change and Natural Resources Management program......................................................................5
CAN International strategy planning ............................................................................................................................ 5
The Unison Group staff participated in the event devoted to the International Day of
Forests.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program..................................................................................................6
Completion of energy assessment of 6 municipal buildings within World Bank’s Urban
Development Project .............................................................................................................................................................6
Energy audit of the PA RCP’s Day Center..................................................................................................................6
Kyrgyz Sustainable Energy Financing Facility.............................................................................................................. 7
KyrSEFF achievements........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Unison Group stands and addresses..................................................................................................................................8
On implementation of opportunities for involvement of climate funds................................................8
On Service Quality Centers (SQC) ....................................................................................................................................8
Participation in activities and public keynote events.............................................................................................9
Kyrgyzstan develops a program for heat supply in small and medium towns of Kyrgyzstan .9
Kyrgyzstan met a trade mission of businessmen from the clean technology sector
CleanTech in Latvia...................................................................................................................................................................9
ADB’s Regional Workshop under the project "Climate change economy in the Central and
Western Asia".............................................................................................................................................................................10
Sharing of experience................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Unison Group shares experience in developing energy efficiency legislation with Tajik
counterparts ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Information workshop for Kyrgyzzhilkommunsoyuz......................................................................................... 11
Kyrgyzstan Climate Network................................................................................................................................................. 12
Kyrgyzstan Climate Network members took part in training on climatic financing..................... 12
Meeting of Kyrgyzstan Climate Network members with a representative from the Tajikistan
Climate Change NGO Network........................................................................................................................................ 12
Network of Civic Centres for Electricity Consumer Advocacy (CC-ECA).................................................... 13
The Electricity Consumer Advocacy service stays always alert! ............................................................... 13
balanced development
un songroup
3. January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
MessagefromUnison'sPresident
Dear friends, partners and colleagues,
Let me share with you some important
news and recent developments that have
taken place within our organization during
the past three months. The year 2016 marks
a historic milestone for our organization: we
have decided to separate our activities into
the Unison Civil Foundation and the Unison
Consulting Branch, both of which are aligned
within a larger umbrella organization named
'Unison Group'. This decision was preceded
by a multi-day strategic planning and
development workshop held in December
2015, during which we extended our company's brand and profile.
During the workshop, our team and all staff members developed an entirely new label. This label
does not only represent a new visual presentation of our work, but also indicates a new dynamics and a
novel development approach to our new company. The Unison Group logo embodies all our activities
and reflects our “green” visions for Kyrgyzstan. The company's slogan “Harmonic Development”
corresponds to our company's name "in unison" and perfectly epitomizes our corporate policy. We
advocate constructive dialogue and facilitate innovative approaches to support environmental balance
and harmonious relations among society, business and the government.
Today, Unison Group is a well-known reputable institution that has gained national and
international recognition. Our partners include major financial institutions, international organizations,
leading research centres as well as consulting and nongovernment organizations from many corners of
the world, who have become reliable and strategic partners for us throughout the years. Owing to our
many years of experience and expert knowledge, we are able to provide our clients and partners with
professional and extensive services.
But perhaps our biggest achievement so far has been that our organization has slowly but
continuously earned the trust of the Kyrgyz population. Through our energy consumer protection
centres, Kyrgyz people are able to receive free legal assistance and advice on how to resolve
controversial issues and ensure uninterrupted and high-quality electricity supply. Within our nationwide
awareness campaign "Be warm, Kyrgyzstan!", Unison Group delivered nearly 1000 lectures to more
than 500 villages, providing rural inhabitants practical advice and solutions to improve their quality of life
(such as legal issues, seismic stability, waterproofing, and energy saving). Unison Group also actively
cooperates with government bodies. They support us in arranging and conducting information
workshops and seminars with the Kyrgyz population. During the awareness campaign "Be warm,
Kyrgyzstan!" we found that this way of cooperating with the government has proven highly effective and
beneficial to both sides.
As Unison Group grows and evolves, we plan to extend our range of activities and focal points.
We are confident that given our tireless efforts and our professional and dynamic team, our small
victories will soon contribute to larger achievements within Kyrgyzstan. We thank our partners and
colleagues for their continuous and professional support and hope to cooperate with you in the future.
Yours sincerely,
NurzatAbdyrasulova,
President of the Unison Group
2
4. Newwebportalforenergyconsumers
Unison Group launched a new information and
knowledge portal ( ) for heat andwww.energy.unison.kg
powerconsumers.
TheportalisthefirstofitskindandprovidesKyrgyzenergy
consumers access to comprehensive and condensed
information on energy consumption, energy saving and
fuelsupplyinKyrgyzstan.
The portal presents breaking news, valuable advices on
the choice of technologies and energy saving techniques
and materials, supplier contacts, and service centres,
database of experts (assemblers and foremen), coal
market prices, supplier maps, and information about
alternative energy sources available for implementation in
Kyrgyzstan.
3
Informationofconsumers(awarenesscampaigns)
Visitandexploreopportunitiesofthewebportal–www.energy.unison.kg
The Unison Group summarizes the national
awarenesscampaign«BeWarm,Kyrgyzstan!–II»
On March 15, 2016, Unison Group held the conference
"Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency for Consumers" in
Bishkek.
Thelarge-scaleprojectwasimplementedwithassistance
from the USAID Good Governance & Public
Administration Strengthening (GGPAS) program from
December 2015 to January 2016 and covered 575
localities in the country. A total of 125,000 information
materials consisting of calendars and booklets were
handedout.
Owing to the campaign, over 80,000 Kyrgyz people were able to reduce their energy consumption and cut
familyexpendituresonfuel.Accordingtoestimates,theimpactoftheawarenesscampaigncontributedtoatotal
energyreductionof421,297kWheachyear.
Basedontheconferenceresults,acomprehensive wasadoptedwhichaimstouniteallstakeholdersResolution
inaddressingenergyefficiencyandenergysavingissues.
Presentationsfromtheconference:http://www.slideshare.net/UnisonGroup#sthash.la3hwK11.dpuf
Photoreport: https://flic.kr/s/aHskwtvL6q4/
Formoredetails,seehttp://unison.kg/ru/ee-i-vie/240-ushubo_2_con_20160315
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
5. New publication: Power Sector Management in
Kyrgyzstan
The Unison Group presents its new review of the power
sector management process in Kyrgyzstan. The report is
basedonasurveyconductedbytheWorkingTeamofcivil
society experts of Kyrgyzstan, using the methodology
proposed by the Electricity Governance Initiative
program, which was developed jointly by the World
Resources Institute (Washington, USA) and the Prayas
EnergyGroup(Pune,India).
Results of the first survey in 2009 emphasized the
establishment of the Fuel and Energy Sources
Transparency Initiative (FESTI); the development of
Electricity Consumer Advocacy (ECA) centres for the
population, along with a number of events and
developments to facilitate transparency in the power
sector.
4
GoodGovernanceprogram
“The previous analysis of the Kyrgyz Republic power management system was published more than five years
ago and a great deal of events from small changes to major political coups occurred during this period in the
sector. Discarding unnecessary things, one may notice the crucial change – fruitfulness and effectiveness of
public involvement – particularly, in performance of procedures complying with existing laws that ensures
sustainability of made decisions. Surely, it takes certain time for the changes to become obvious and tangible;
however, considering the chronology of multiple events occurred, several thematic "spirals" are clearly notable,
which eventually unwind as changes grow in importance and scale. These changes are gradual and not
universal, but their presence is already sensible. Even now, a series of decisions made in compliance with all
decision-makingproceduresincludingpublicinvolvementisobservable.”
The report provides overview of major changes in the Kyrgyz power sector management for the period 2009 to
2015,andmajorachievementsfromcivilsociety.Thereportisintendedforthebroaderpublic,decision-makers,
businessrepresentatives,governmentandnongovernmentorganizations.
ThereportwaspreparedwithfinancialsupportfromtheOpenSocietyFoundation(USA).
Atpresent,thepublicationisavailableonlyinprintandelectronicallyaccessiblevia:
http://unison.kg/ru/publikatsii
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
6. CANInternationalstrategyplanning
On February 11-12, 2016, a meeting of the Climate Action
Network(CANInternational)washeldinBerlin(Germany).
Observer organizations and some 150 representatives of
NGOs from various parts of the world attended the event.
Nurgul Esenamanova, the Unison Group's Climate
Change Program Manager, and Zarina Abumuslimova,
the Kyrgyzstan Climate Network Coordinator,
represented Kyrgyzstan during the international network
event.
CAN International is a global coalition of more than 950
5
ClimateChangeandNaturalResourcesManagementprogram
nongovernmental organizations (NGO) all over the world, working to reduce the effects and impacts of human-
inducedclimatechange.
The Network takes very active part in negotiation processes under the UN Framework Convention on Climate
Change. They communicate with decision-makers taking active lines and promoting pressing issues during
importantdiscussions.
Formoredetailsofthemeeting,seehttp://unison.kg/ru/izmenenie-klimata/237-caneeca_20160215
FormoredetailsaboutCAN,see .http://www.climatenetwork.org/
TheUnisonGroupstaffparticipatedintheeventdevotedtotheInternationalDayofForests
On March 26, 2016 the Unison Group staff participated in the Kyrgyzstan Climate Network (KCN) event on the
occasion of the International Day of Forests, aligned with the event "One Citizen - One Sapling" of the State
DirectorateforpreparationandholdingoftheYearofCultureandHistory.
Nurgul Esenamanova and Aygerim Bektemirova helped to plant trees in the school Byubyusara Beyshenaliyeva
in Tash-Tobo village, Kyrgyzstan. KCN experts decided to plant chestnuts, birches, cedars and maples as these
areconsideredthemostsuitabletreesforthisareathatmeetbothclimaticandsanitaryconditions.
Fordetailsabouttheevent,pleasesearchforFacebookhashtags:
,#КлиматическаяСетьКыргызстана #МеждународныйДеньЛесов
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
7. Completion of energy assessment of 6 municipal
buildings within World Bank's Urban Development
Project
Unison Group experts served as consultants to the World
Bank Kyrgyzstan Urban Development Project (UDP). The
UDP project aims to improve urban infrastructure, in
particular, in public buildings and water supply sectors.
Within the scope of this project, energy efficiency
assessment was previously conducted in the cities
Sulyukta, Balykchi, Toktogul and Karasuu. During this
assessment, energy consumption by municipal
6
EnergyEfficiencyandRenewableEnergyprogram
facilities was calculated and recommendations were formulated on how to reduce energy consumption while
upholdingservicequalitiesprovidedbythecityadministrationtourbanresidents.
In November2015, a team of local consultants alongside Rainer Behnke, an international consultant, performed
an energy audit of 4 schools and 2 kindergartens in the towns of Balykchi and Toktogul, and completed the Pre-
FeasibilityStudyinMarch2016. Thedevelopmentofenergyefficiencyprogramprojectsforcitiescontinuesand
willbecompletedbyJune30,2016.
EnergyauditofthePARCP'sDayCenter
OnApril30,SalavatSoronbayev,UnisonGroupengineer,
carried out an energy audit for the Day Center building of
PA “Resource Center for the Elderly” (RCP) within the
framework of free consulting support on energy saving
issues. The Day Center is located in the Balykchy town,
Kyrgyz Republic. It is a unique model based on the
concept of self-help groups, which provides single
elderly people with food, leisure and an active
community.
In order to refurbish the building, PA RCP announced
fund raising to install energy efficient windows, doors,
light bulbs and to install solar collectors for hot water
supplytovisitors.
For details about PA “RCP” fund raising, see https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-us-repair-the-
elderly-center-in-balykchy-city--2#/
UnisonGroupengineersperformedanevaluationofcollecteddataandwillsoonissueanenergycertificatetoPA
“RCP”.
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
8. KyrSEFFasablueprintforCLIMADAPT
On February 3, 2016, the European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development together with the Pilot Program for Climate
Resilience (PPCR) and the Green Climate Fund held an official
opening of the new financial program for climate adaptation
CLIMADAPT in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The CLIMADAPT
program covers a financial portfolio of US$ 10 million, which is
intended for financing climate projects in private and business
sectors through local commercial banks. It was noted at the
meeting that Tajikistan was among the countries, which were
most sensitive to climate change, consequences of which
adversely affected water and energy resources.
7
KyrgyzSustainableEnergyFinancingFacility
An advisory workshop for civic sector representatives was held under the CLIMADAPT program, where Nurzat
Abdyrasulova, the National Manager of the Kyrgyz Sustainable Energy Financing Facility (KyrSEFF), talked about
the achieved results. According to her statement, the first phase of the program, totalling US$ 20 million, was
successfully brought to an end, contributing to more than 30,000 tons of CO2 emission reductions and over
100,000 MWh of electricity savings each year. Soon, the second KyrSEFF phase will be launched, and it is thus
expectedthatthesefigureswillcontinuetogrow.
http://www.kyrseff.kg/ru/novosti-biz/novosti-programmy/item/365-pokazatelnyj-opyt-kyrseff-dlya-
klimadapt
KyrSEFFachievements
The consortium of Unison Group with GFA (Germany)
and D'Appolonia (Italy) shows high energy efficiency
rates in completing the first phase of the Kyrgyz
Sustainable Energy Financing Facility (KyrSEFF) started
inApril,2013.
Currently, with implementation of energy saving projects
under the KyrSEFF program, the energy-efficient
development in Kyrgyzstan has gained a new
momentum. Industrial enterprises have the opportunity
to save energy through modernization of their
productionequipment.
House owners insulate their dwellings and cut down
energy consumption costs, which is very urgent
consideringgrowingelectricityprices.
Negotiations are under way for launching the second phase of the KyrSEFF program, which this time is to cover
theneware–resourcesaving.
Statistics: ,http://kyrseff.kg/ru/statistika-home http://kyrseff.kg/ru/statistika-kyrseff
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
9. On implementation of opportunities for involvement
ofclimatefunds
On March 18, 2016, the Unison Group sent an official
appeal to the Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic on
climate policy implementation and attraction of funds in
thisareaatthestatelevel.
“Following long-term active international negotiations on
climate financing and, in particular, after the Paris
agreement was adopted in December, 2015, climate
change will turn from an amorphous topical issue into an
increasingly concrete investment attraction
instrument.
8
UnisonGroupstandsandaddresses
Recent decisions on arrangement of the adaptation financing process for all UN member countries open up a
newstageofglobalclimaticactions,basedonmutuallyprofitablebilateralandmultilateralcooperation.However,
a big part at the moment is assigned to proactivity of countries themselves to make use of all existing
opportunitiesfrommultipleclimaticfunds.”
The letter offers implementation opportunities, involvement of climatic funds, and structuring of the Kyrgyz
Republic'sparticipationinthePilotProgramforClimateResilience(PPCR-2).
OnServiceQualityCenters(SQC)
Based on the stakeholder resolution developed during
theNationalConferenceon"Energy Saving and Energy
Efficiency for Consumers" held on March 15, 2016 in
Bishkek, Unison Group sent a separate letter to the
Kyrgyz Minister of Economy the importance of
maintaining a direct dialogue with the population, for
instance via the Service Quality Centers (SQC) within the
power distribution companies. Unison Group
recommendstoconsidertheexistingexperienceofSQC
and to review the structure and reporting relationships of
the centers in order to improve their performance, and
thefunctionaldutiesassignedtotheminaccordancewiththemainfunctionforcontrolofservicingquality.
The letter was also sent to Razhap Bayaliyev, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Severelektro JSC, who
tookactivepartindiscussionofthesubjectattheconference(seephoto).
Forthefulltextoftheaddress,see:
http://energy.unison.kg/sites/default/files/pdf/obrashchenie_o_cko.pdf
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
10. Kyrgyzstan develops a program for heat supply in
smallandmediumtownsofKyrgyzstan
On February 11, 2016, Unison Group took part in a round
table devoted to heat supply issues of small and medium
towns,arrangedbytheKyrgyzMinistryofEconomy.
Currently, public utilities in the majority of towns of the
country are in a poor condition. Many apartment houses
are disconnected from district heating, which adversely
affects structures of residential buildings. Existing boiler
rooms and heat pipelines became inoperable and need
completerenovation.
In order to gain insight into current conditions of heat
supply, it is necessary to scrutinize the issue with
9
Participationinactivitiesandpublickeynoteevents
assistance from donor and expert organizations having working experience in the power sector. During the
meeting,NurzatAbdyrasulova,thePresidentoftheUnisonGroup,toldaboutactivitiesperformedinthesphereof
heatconsumerprotection.
Formoredetailsaboutthemeeting,seehttp://unison.kg/ru/ee-i-vie/235-minekenom_20160211
KyrgyzstanmetatrademissionofbusinessmenfromthecleantechnologysectorCleanTechinLatvia
On March 30, 2016, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Economy with businesspersons from the Latvian
CleanTech company and representatives from the Kyrgyz civil society and business sector. The topic of the
meetingwasdevelopmentofcleantechnologies.
At the meeting, Latvian businesspersons presented their experience in introducing energy-efficient
technologies in all sectors and areas from implementation of energy service contracts to conversion of
wastewaterpotentialintoenergyforheatingandlighting.
Darika Sulaymanova, Unison Group Program Director, held a presentation on Kyrgyz experience in developing
buildingenergyefficiency,andtalkedaboutthepreviousexperienceofenergy-efficientconstruction,pilotingof
energyservicecontractsinthe"Altyn-Balalyk"kindergartenoftheNarynregion,andprojectsimplementedinthe
businesssectorwithtechnicalandgrantsupportfromtheKyrgyzSustainableEnergyFinancingFacility(Kyrseff).
FormoredetailsabouttheCleanTech, Latvia,seehttp://cleantechlatvia.com/ru/
Unison Group Newsletter
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
11. ADB's Regional Workshop under the project "Climate
changeeconomyintheCentralandWesternAsia"
On March 2-3, 2016 Nurzat Abdyrasulova, the President
of the Unison Group, participated in the ADB's Regional
Workshopundertheproject"Climatechangeeconomyin
the Central and Western Asia", which was held at the
conferencehalloftheParkHotelinBishkek.
The workshop purposes included identification of priority
investments in strengthening climate resilience and low-
carbon development; support to "preparedness" of
countries to attract additional financing from public and
private sectors to meet priority adaptation requirements;
assessment of national needs for climate change
10
Participationinactivitiesandpublickeynoteevents
adaptation programs; search and engagement of financing sources of various investment programs; and
assistance in strengthening of institutional capacity of governmental bodies and all stakeholders for
developmentandimplementationofinvestmentprogramsandprojects.
Fordetailsabouttheworkshop,see:
http://ekois.net/regionalnyj-seminar-abr-po-proektu-ekonomika-izmeneniya-klimata-v-tsentralnoj-i-
zapadnoj-azii/?src=letter
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
12. Unison Group shares experience in developing
energyefficiencylegislationwithTajikcounterparts
FromFebruary15-19,2016,aTajikdelegationtookpartin
an exchangevisit to Kyrgyzstan with support from Unison
Group. The delegation consisted of representatives from
the State Committee for Construction, architects and
designers of this country, who were interested to learn
more about practical experience of drafting and
promotingenergyefficiencylegislation.
The delegation met representatives from the Kyrgyz
11
Sharingofexperience
Ministry of Economy and the State Committee for Construction, and visited local companies – leaders in the
sphereofenergysavingandenergyefficiency.
Unison Group performed unique activities and its manager Nurzat Abdyrasulova and Darika Sulaymanova
shared their experience in drafting and promoting of energy efficiency legislation with their colleagues from
Tajikistan,anddiscussedaboutresultsoftheirworkundertheKyrSEFFprogram.
FordetailsabouttheTajikdelegationvisit,see:http://unison.kg/ru/ee-i-vie/239-news_20160218
InformationworkshopforKyrgyzzhilkommunsoyuz
On February 10, 2016, Bakyt Askarbekov and Zhanybek
Kulumbetov, representatives from the Unison Group
held an information workshop with personnel from the
SE"Kyrgyzhilkomunsoyuz".
Following the Energy Efficiency Program, the Kyrgyz
Ministry of Economy instructed all fuel and energy
complex entities to take measures aimed at the
development of energy saving in Kyrgyzstan.
Propagation of energy conservation culture among
populationisoneofkeypointsintheProgram.Withthisin
view,SE"Kyrgyzhilkomunsoyuz"requestedassistanceincapacitybuildingforitsemployees.
Personnel of heat supply enterprises in the Kara-Balta town and the Belovodskoye village of the Chuy Region
participated in the information workshop. The meeting was held as a discussion and participants talked about
howtoresolvearisingcontroversiesbetweensuppliersandconsumerswithinthelegalframework.
Formoredetailsabouttheworkshop,seehttp://unison.kg/ru/ee-i-vie/236-jilcomun_20160212
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
13. Kyrgyzstan Climate Network members took part in
trainingonclimaticfinancing
On March 4, 2016, Unison Group representatives
together with Kyrgyzstan Climate Network members
participated in training conducted by a team of
international experts under the Asian Development Bank
(ADB) project "Climate change economy in the Central
and Western Asia". The ADB project covers three
countries: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
Preliminary survey results prepared under this project
were presented at the workshop, which was held on the
12
KyrgyzstanClimateNetwork
2ndofMarchandattendedbyrepresentativesofthreecountries.
Peter Mackay, Alexander Muller and Philip Buckle expounded climatic financing issues. The Paris Conference
held in December of last year gave the impetus to activation of processes related to determination of actions
requiredforclimatechangeadaptationandmitigation,andtotheirfinancialaspect.
Fordetailsabouttheevent,seehttp://infoik.net.kg/index.php/item/447-ksk-meeting-ngo-tj-cc
Meeting of Kyrgyzstan Climate Network members
with a representative from the Tajikistan Climate
ChangeNGONetwork
On March 4, 2016, members of the Kyrgyzstan Climate
Network met with Yuriy Skochilov, the Director of the
Youth Ecological Center and the representative of the
TajikistanClimateChangeNGONetwork.
Yuriy Skochilov shared his experience and knowledge of
implementing the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience
(PPCR) in Tajikistan, involvement of civil society in the
monitoringanddecision-makingprocessconcerningtheclimaticpolicyandinvestments,etc.
The Tajikistan Climate Change NGO Network is an informal network for free information exchange, dialogue and
discussions in the civil society, which emphasizes the issues of environmental and climatic policies, climate
changeadaptation,energysavingandenergyefficiency,anddevelopmentofrenewables.
Fordetailsaboutthemeeting,seehttp://infoik.net.kg/index.php/item/447-ksk-meeting-ngo-tj-cc
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup
14. The Electricity Consumer Advocacy service stays
alwaysalert!
The Unison Group's network of Civic Centres for
Electricity Consumer Advocacy continues rendering
advisoryservicestoconsumers.
It is worthy of note that in the winter period of 2015-2016
the number of calls and visits to ECA Centers increased
dramatically – for the most part owing to wide-scale
awarenesscampaignin 500localitiesundertheprogram
"StayinWarmth,Kyrgyzstan-2".
13
NetworkofCivicCentresforElectricityConsumerAdvocacy (CC-ECA)
·Specificexamplesinclude:
· Husnidin Nazarmatov received a bill issued on 12/11/2015 and was required to pay it on the same day as
instructed in the bill. Farkhod Atabayev, another participant of the meeting, received a similar bill. The bill was
issued on 12/16/2015 and had to be paid on the same day. (Kerben, Aksy District). The issue was dealt with by
CSCandRES(powerdistributioncompany)willsoonrevisetheirprogram
· Zhenish from the Kara Kul town was falsely billed 1000 Som but had to pay only 300 Som after
recalculation.
· NurgulfromAtBashilearnedfromtheCalendar2016andreportedthatameterwasinstalledatherhome
but not registered. She received an invoice for 5,000 Som two times. After clarification, she had to pay 600 Som
andtheerrorofaformerinspectorwasadmitted.
· Community of the Avletim village, Zhalal-Abad Region, required their power distribution company to
installanewtransformer.Nowfinally,270householdsareprovidedwith–high-qualitypowersupply.
To date, ECA Network experts have reviewed and uncovered over 9,000 violations of energy consumer rights;
nearly 10,000 advices have been provided and about 9 millions Som of unreasonably imposed fines were
returnedtopopulation.
Seetheenergyconsumerportalforthelistofsuccessfulanddecidedcases:
http://energy.unison.kg/ru/content/razreshennye-keysy
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
15. 14
The Unison Group is an alliance of organizations, which operate since 2002 in the field of sustainable
environment and energy at the levels of legislation, analytic research and practical activity at the nation-
wideandregionalscales.
Unison Group promotes sustainable development of Kyrgyzstan through a transfer of knowledge and
innovations in the sphere of nature protection, creation of green economy, improvement of human capital
assetsaswellasenhancementofconstructivedialogueamongthestate,societyandbusiness.
Bishkek c., Abdymomunov str. 145
Phone: +996 (312) 901 216
E-mail: info@zppe.net.kg
Osh c., Masalieva str. 97 / 3
Phone: +996 (3222) 28 348
E-mail: osh@zppe.net.kg
Naryn c., Razzakova str. 21 / 27
Phone: +996 (3522) 50 989
E-mail: naryn@zppe.net.kg
Our locations:
Our social networks:
Our websites:
www.unison.kg (Main website of the Unison Group)
www.energy.unison.kg (Portal for energy consumers of Kyrgyzstan)
www.kyrseff.kg (Kyrgyz Sustainable Energy Financing Facility)
https://www.facebook.com/unison145/ (Main page of the Unison Group)
https://www.facebook.com/zppe.net.kg/ (Energy consumer protection)
https://www.facebook.com/budvteplekyrgyzstan/ (Awareness campaigns “Stay in
Warmth, Kyrgyzstan!”)
https://www.facebook.com/KyrSEFF/ (KyrSEFF Program)
http://www.slideshare.net/UnisonGroup
https://www.linkedin.com/company/unison-group?trk=company_logo
infoik@googlegroups.com (Climate news)
energynews_kg@googlegroups.com (Power sector management news)
energyefficiency_kg@googlegroups.com (Energy efficiency and RES news)
energyefficiency_kg@googlegroups.com (новости по энергоэффективности и ВИЭ)
Unison Group Newsletter
January – March 2016 (Quarter I)
balanced development
un songroup