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Kyrgyzstan is building the foundation for climate policy In Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬, the draft law “On Climate Activity” has been adopted in the first reading — a document that establishes a systemic framework for economic decarbonization and climate adaptation. 🔻 Key highlights: 1. Transition to a comprehensive climate policy For the first time, the law creates an integrated framework — from goals and principles to implementation, monitoring, and financing mechanisms. 2. Carbon regulation and emissions trading The draft introduces: - national GHG inventory, - state emissions registry, - quota system, - potential launch of an emissions trading scheme (carbon market). In essence, this is a step toward carbon pricing. 3. MRV system (monitoring, reporting, verification) A full-scale system is being established: - emissions accounting, - mandatory reporting, - data verification, Businesses will be required to measure and disclose emissions. 4. Adaptation is as important as decarbonization Focus areas include: - water resources, - agriculture, - infrastructure, - regional resilience, Critical for a mountainous country with high climate vulnerability. 5. Climate finance and investment The law enables: - access to international climate funds, - development of a climate project pipeline, - introduction of a green taxonomy, A clear signal for investors and developers. ... Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 aligns its policy with the Paris Agreement creates conditions for ESG and green investments lays the groundwork for future carbon pricing. ... Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 is transitioning from declarative policies to an institutionalized climate system — with elements of regulation, market mechanisms, and financing. #Kyrgyzstan