OVERVIEW OF CLEAN AIR ACTIONS IN KYRGYZSTAN 2018-2024

The review was prepared at the initiative of the members of the working group on air quality within the Development Partners Coordination Council (DPCC) in Kyrgyzstan to compile information on the actions of key partners to combat air pollution in Kyrgyzstan from 2018 to 2024. The review was based on the responses of key partners in the working group, findings of key air quality surveys in Bishkek conducted by development partners, and publicly available information. It is also based on the presentations and discussions at the national multi-stakeholder dialogue “Clean Air Progress Review in Kyrgyzstan: Collaborating with Partners and Initiatives for Greater Impact” held in Bishkek on 26 February 2025 and organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan in cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme and Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan. 

In particular, the following organizations active in the field of air quality in Kyrgyzstan provided information for this review: 

ADB - Asian Development Bank 

WHO - World Health Organization 

UNECE - United Nations Economic Commission for Europe 

CCAC - Climate and Clean Air Coalition 

IOM - International Organization for Migration Institute of Science Tokyo 

OHCHR - Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Public Association “MoveGreen” 

UNEP - United Nations Environment Program 

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund GIZ - German Corporation for International Cooperation Airband Technologies 

WB - World Bank 

FMI - Finnish Meteorological Institute 

MFA - Ministry for foreign Affairs of Finland 

KOICA - Korea International Cooperation Agency Please note that this document is an overview and not a full report or evaluation of the partners' activities. 

The review is designed to draw the attention of stakeholders involved in air quality issues in Kyrgyzstan to the main aspects of the air quality situation in the country and to consolidate partners' recommendations on air pollution control for decision makers. The report was created with the support of UNEP.