CCFLA Central Asia Hub: Scaling up project preparation and finance for net zero carbon buildings in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
This report builds on learnings from the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (CCFLA) Central Asia Hub, whose members have prioritized buildings’ decarbonization as a focal area for the region, particularly for Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The Hub is convening CCFLA members and key regional stakeholders to develop action-oriented knowledge products and foster collaboration. Most regionally active CCFLA members engage in project preparation activities. This paper presents an overview of the landscape of project preparation support for the sector in Central Asia, identifies challenges, and provides recommendations to accelerate action.