How Green Technologies Help Businesses and Farmers in Tajikistan

Tajikistan is taking steps towards a greener economy with the opening of two new demonstration sites for green technologies in the Devastich and Kanibadam districts of the Sughd region. These sites, part of the second phase of the “Green Economy Financing Facility” (GEFF II) Program, aim to provide practical, hands-on learning for local farmers and entrepreneurs.

The initiative is a collaborative effort, primarily funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), with additional support from Austria and Korea. The GEFF II Program works through partner financial institutions like Arvand Bank, Humo Bank, Investment and Credit Bank of Tajikistan (ICB), and Imon International Bank, to finance the implementation of modern energy, water, and resource-saving technologies. This program is crucial for fostering sustainable entrepreneurship, improving land resource management, and helping the agricultural sector combat climate change impacts.

In Devastich, the demonstration site is established at a farm specializing in intensive orchards, a sub-borrower of Imon International Bank. Here, visitors can see a drip irrigation system designed to conserve water and boost efficiency, a solar energy system providing renewable power, and a geomembrane reservoir for water storage. These integrated solutions are intended to enhance the farm's climate resilience, optimize water use, and increase overall productivity.

The second site, located in Kanibadam, serves a public catering enterprise, "Oshkhonai Turdiboy," which relies on a stable energy supply for its daily operations. A hybrid solar photovoltaic system has been installed, offering the business renewable energy and significantly cutting electricity costs. The benefits highlighted include reduced expenses, greater energy independence, consistent power supply, and a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. Both sites are designed to be platforms for learning, allowing visitors to witness and assess the economic viability and practical results of these innovative green technologies.