Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision, supported by the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund (RKDF) and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), has signed a trilateral agreement to develop a national program for establishing a recycled resources market. The agreement was formalized in Bishkek.
According to the ministry, the initiative aims to support the creation of a modern waste management system based on green economy principles and more efficient use of raw materials. The RKDF and EDB will provide financing and expert support for drafting the program.
The forthcoming plan will include pilot projects integrating recycled materials into economic activity, improvements to recycling infrastructure and supply chains, and incentives to encourage businesses to increase the use of secondary raw materials.
Minister of Natural Resources Meder Mashiev emphasized that building a recycled resources market is key to transitioning toward a circular economy. He added that international support would help integrate secondary materials into production and unlock new business opportunities.
RKDF Chairman Artem Novikov noted that the final program would serve as a tool to stimulate recycling, attract investment, and bolster the country’s climate resilience efforts.
The agreement underscores Kyrgyzstan’s growing cooperation with international financial institutions in the field of environmental development.
