The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and with support from Japan, has commissioned five energy‑efficient pilot sites in the Syrdarya and Tashkent regions. These facilities, now handed over to local administrations, feature propane‑based heat pumps, modern air‑conditioning systems, and other energy‑saving technologies to replace outdated infrastructure and reduce emissions.
According to project data, the upgrades are expected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by about 482 tons annually and save approximately $20,000 in energy costs each year. UNDP highlighted the initiative as a scalable model for reducing emissions in public infrastructure, while Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Economy and Finance emphasized its potential for nationwide replication.
Early results show significant efficiency gains. A family polyclinic serving 12,000 residents has halved its energy consumption, preschools with 580 children have reduced cooling energy use by at least 15% and cut hot water consumption more than threefold, and School No. 29 is projected to lower energy use by 56%, improving its efficiency rating from “D” to “A.”
Launched in March 2025 with $1 million in funding, the project supports pilot initiatives, capacity building, and cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Six pilot projects have already been implemented in Mirabad and Syrdarya, including schools, kindergartens, hospitals, insulation upgrades, efficient windows, heat pumps, and e‑bus transport solutions.
The programme also trained at least 40 stakeholders on just transition principles, with findings being compiled for potential national scaling. As part of UNDP’s Climate Promise – From Pledge to Impact programme, which supports over 120 countries in implementing their Paris Agreement commitments, the initiative demonstrates how innovation and partnership can accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon future.
