Maria Kutnyakova
Articles
Heat Pumps in Kyrgyzstan: Ecology, Economy, and the Future of Energy – Interview with Farhad Yarullin
According to a World Bank report, the heating sector in Europe and Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, requires a transition to sustainable technologies. In the region, low-quality coal with a high sulfur content is the primary heating source, deteriorating air quality. This reliance stems from the lack of gasification, electricity consumption limitations, and low costs. Electricity, the second most popular heating source, accounts for 24% of consumed energy. However, Kyrgyzstan faces an energy crisis, with some electricity being imported. Natural gas, covering only 38% of the territory, is the most expensive heating option.
Lost in Transition? Presenting a New Series of Video Interviews on Post-Soviet Transformations
Through the voices of 10 new contemporary witnesses, we delve into personal insights that help us better understand the historical roots and present struggles of their countries. Their stories also shed light on key moments from the late 1990s and 2000s, including the “Color Revolutions,” which marked pivotal chapters in the region’s ongoing political and societal transformations.
Helping Implement 5 Eco-Projects in Ukraine
Together with our partners Ecoaction and Bread for the World, we organized a project competition aimed at preserving biodiversity and adapting to climate change. Out of many applications, we selected the 5 best projects, which will be implemented by 2025.
Environmental Education Through Theater: Supporting Eco-Theater in Ukraine
From December 6 to 8, Ukraine hosted a unique eco forum-theater, which our organization, Austausch, was honored to support. The event was organized by the Civil Society Center “Drukarnia,” founded by us in Sloviansk in 2019. Despite challenges, “Drukarnia” relocated to Ivano-Frankivsk in 2022 and continues to implement important initiatives.
The presentation of the “Places of Transition” exhibition and the panel discussion
Thank you to everyone who joined us at “Withered landscapes? Eastern European perspectives on the transformation of public space after 1989”!
Austausch at the 2024 OSCE Parallel Civil Society Conference in Malta
Austausch takes pride in co-organizing this pivotal event with our renowned and longstanding partner NGO, the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL) Ukraine. Civil society representatives from across the OSCE region gathered to discuss cooperative security challenges in Europe and Eurasia, delivering actionable recommendations ahead of the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta.
Postcards for Ukraine: Supporting Grassroots Initiatives That Matter
For this campaign, Ukrainian artist Olha Temerko has created an exclusive postcard design to inspire solidarity. All proceeds from these postcards will directly fund our essential work in Ukraine.
The presentation of the information campaign “Displaced by war. Залишене життя”
A total of 7 stories have been filmed, featuring people from Mariupol, Kharkiv, and Kyiv. Three of them have already been presented, and the remaining four will be released soon.
Austausch e.V. co-hosted the sixth German-Polish Round Table on Eastern Europe
Austausch e.V. was honored to once again co-organize this vital series of German-Polish roundtable discussions, tackling social and political challenges within the EU and neighboring regions, especially in light of Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine.
Awareness Campaign: Displaced by War – Залишене життя
Through our project, Barrier-free Safety for People with Disabilities, INKuLtur
