The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic announces the publication of the draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report for the Kambarata-1 HPP Project and the launch of the second round of public consultations. This release marks a key milestone in the project’s commitment to transparency, environmental and social risk management , and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
The draft ESIA report has been prepared by the internationally recognized consulting firm SMEC, in close cooperation with national and international experts. The process included detailed research, fieldwork, and extensive stakeholder consultations, including communities in the project area and national level representatives.
The draft report provides a detailed evaluation of the potential environmental and social impacts associated with the project. This includes analysis of such factors as water quality and quantity, quality of air and land during construction, and biodiversity conservation. It also addresses cultural heritage preservation, impacts on livelihoods and economic activities, public health and safety concerns, labor management, as well as cumulative impacts.
The draft ESIA report outlines proposed mitigation measures, environmental and social management plans, and monitoring frameworks designed to minimize possible adverse effects and promote sustainable development. Stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms have been established to ensure meaningful participation and communication throughout the project cycle.
The publication of the draft ESIA report demonstrates the project’s adherence to international best practices and a dedication to an open dialogue with all interested parties. The draft ESIA is a living document, shared at this stage to invite feedback, questions, and suggestions from all interested parties. The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic encourages all stakeholders, including potentially affected communities, civil society organizations, and the general public, to review the report and provide input. All comments and questions will be carefully considered and may lead to revisions before the ESIA is finalized and project decisions are made. The full report is available for review on the official project website at www.kambarata1.org at the following link: https://kambarata1.org/en/environmental-social-aspects.
The public consultation period will remain open until October 1, 2025. For further information or to provide comments, please visit the contact section on the project website: https://kambarata1.org/en/contacts.
In late September – October 2025, the Ministry of Energy will conduct a second round of consultations at local, national and riparian levels to address concerns and incorporate stakeholder input into project planning.
The draft ESIA report has been prepared by the internationally recognized consulting firm SMEC, in close cooperation with national and international experts. The process included detailed research, fieldwork, and extensive stakeholder consultations, including communities in the project area and national level representatives.
The draft report provides a detailed evaluation of the potential environmental and social impacts associated with the project. This includes analysis of such factors as water quality and quantity, quality of air and land during construction, and biodiversity conservation. It also addresses cultural heritage preservation, impacts on livelihoods and economic activities, public health and safety concerns, labor management, as well as cumulative impacts.
The draft ESIA report outlines proposed mitigation measures, environmental and social management plans, and monitoring frameworks designed to minimize possible adverse effects and promote sustainable development. Stakeholder engagement and grievance mechanisms have been established to ensure meaningful participation and communication throughout the project cycle.
The publication of the draft ESIA report demonstrates the project’s adherence to international best practices and a dedication to an open dialogue with all interested parties. The draft ESIA is a living document, shared at this stage to invite feedback, questions, and suggestions from all interested parties. The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic encourages all stakeholders, including potentially affected communities, civil society organizations, and the general public, to review the report and provide input. All comments and questions will be carefully considered and may lead to revisions before the ESIA is finalized and project decisions are made. The full report is available for review on the official project website at www.kambarata1.org at the following link: https://kambarata1.org/en/environmental-social-aspects.
The public consultation period will remain open until October 1, 2025. For further information or to provide comments, please visit the contact section on the project website: https://kambarata1.org/en/contacts.
In late September – October 2025, the Ministry of Energy will conduct a second round of consultations at local, national and riparian levels to address concerns and incorporate stakeholder input into project planning.