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According to a survey (World Bank, 2022), about 83–84% of urban and rural households using coal and biomass for heating use traditional heating stoves with low efficiency and high emissions. During the heating season, Kyrgyzstan consumes a huge amount of energy resources. For example, about 2 million tons of coal are consumed annually for the heating needs of municipal and domestic spheres alone. At the same time, in Kyrgyzstan, 2 million 333 thousand people lived below the poverty line in 2023, this is 33.2% of the total population, of which 62.2% are residents of rural settlements. This was reported by the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. At the same time, according to the same government body, the cost of living for 2023 was $85 per person, at the same time, the lowest official wage in the country is $30 and the cost of one ton of coal is $72. This economic situation worsens the situation of the country's poor residents, who are unable to buy high-quality coal and are forced to heat their houses with solid biomass, firewood and industrial waste, which leads to a worsening of the environmental situation.Water shortages raise political risks that could complicate relations between countries that share both water and hydroelectric power. They can be reflected in economic relations, regulation of the activities of checkpoints on state borders, corresponding state ideological propaganda and escalation up to conflicts.In my project, I propose to use innovative heating methods using biomass to improve the situation of the poor and also contribute to achieving the 2030 goals on global climate change and public access to energy resources.

The basic idea is to build a compost heap of sufficient size, in the middle of which is placed a long pipe or hose with constantly circulating water. The heat from the activity of bacteria heats the water in the pipe, and the heated water is then supplied to the heating system using a heat pump. As a result, we get a compost water heater, which is also called a “biomeiler”.

The temperature depends on the material used for the pile, the size of the pile and the ambient temperature. You can expect values in the range of 50-60 °C. In order for the heap to generate heat for at least a year, it is better to use tree branches, leaves, hay and fresh grass, and manure ground in a crusher. All this can be found in the nearest forest plantation, in your own and your neighbors’ yard for free. To use the heat from the compost you need to use a heat pump - this is definitely an environmental solution. This device for heating a building uses energy available in the environment - in the ground, air, water. It does not burn anything and therefore does not emit harmful substances. An indirect advantage of using compost for heating and providing hot water to households will be the receipt at the end of the biological processes of decay of environmentally friendly fertilizer, which households will use to grow agricultural products or sell and receive additional financial resources; this is also one of the steps towards the transition to permoculture agriculture.

Kyrgyzstan is one of the countries in the region most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The high dependence on glacial water for agriculture and energy, the importance of natural resources for rural livelihoods and the need for electricity for water supply, exposes women and children throughout the country to risks to health, education, nutrition, protection and future opportunities, all of which are exacerbated by climate change. Kyrgyzstan is home to 2 million children.Because of its geographical location, heating is a necessity during the cold and long winter seasons. However, a large proportion of households in the country do not have access to clean and efficient heating technologies. 45% of urban households and 89% of rural households use solid fuel stoves (coal and/or biomass as fuel sources) for heating, because according to Gazprom, to which the state has sold the entire gas sector of the country, only 38% of the population is supplied with natural gas, mainly residents of the two big cities of the country and their suburbs.Rural residents are the ones who will directly feel the positive changes from this project.  In Kyrgyzstan, 65% of the population of more than 4 million people live in rural areas and are engaged in agriculture. Due to the lack of gasification and problems with energy supply, they are forced to heat with solid fuels, so the main burden of heating the house and household chores is put on women and children. The time spent on home and family care by working women varies from 3 hours per working day to 5 hours and 30 minutes. At the same time, married women spend 1.5 times more time on housework than unmarried women.The use and popularization of biomailer as a type of heating would improve the situation of rural and poor people, including women, and would have a qualitative impact on their financial situation and living conditions.The use of biomass for heat generation is crucial for improving the economic performance of agriculture, local waste management, as well as improving energy efficiency in general and reducing environmental pollution. 

Key personnel are the following persons:

Akmatkerimov Bakyt Akmatkerimovich I am a team leader will be responsible for the implementation of the project including the organization of the survey and questionnaire of residents, organization of seminars and trainings I will be a trainer, I will also work out financial issues and all organizational issues. My participation will be 100% of working time.
Satieva Saltanat Beishebekovna director of limited liability company "Technoking" to provide consultations on installation and operation of heat pumps percentage of involvement 60% of working time.
Begalieva Ainura expert on media literacy, work with the media social networks percentage of involvement 90% of working time.
Maldybaev Nursat Salamatovich expert biologist will provide consultations on organization and installation of biomailer reactors percentage of involvement 90% of working time.
The main executor is Akmatkerimov Bakyt Akmatkerimovich since 2015 I have been working as a community mobilizer in various projects implemented by such donors as the National Democratic Institute of the United States, USAID in the Kyrgyz Republic, ACTED in the Kyrgyz Republic. During these years, I together with donors and myself personally trained residents of villages and towns to solve infrastructural, social and economic problems. I have extensive experience in conducting surveys and questionnaires of the population and mobilizing community members to solve problems.   

My proposed innovation has been tested to date only by me and I use this technology for heating the house and greenhouse. At present, this innovation in which I have invested financial resources and realized in my household has fully justified itself. At the moment the number of people who benefit from this technology is equal to 5, all members of my family. There are a lot of interested people who show interest. In the country there is no such technology yet, according to my beliefs, I am the only one who is engaged in this direction of ecological method of obtaining energy for heating. 

To date, there is no national strategy in the Kyrgyz Republic to increase the availability of biomass (support programs, etc.) and the use of biomass in production and heating.

Participation in the program will help to make the first steps in dissemination of the innovative method of energy production for environmentally friendly heating of households and dissemination of information about the availability of this method among a large number of population.
Also participation in the program will help to bring this method of heating for consideration at the state level as an alternative in the current environmental situation and providing comprehensive assistance from the state authorities. 
It will also allow us to find other thinkers in the rest of the world with whom we can exchange experience and knowledge.

The term means compost heater or organic stove. Although the literal translation from German means: bio - bio, organic; meiler - pile. Biomeiler (Biomiler) is a technology that is being used all over the world. After studying the experience of Jean Payne and armed with scientific knowledge, I propose it so that people can recycle organics in the most efficient way possible.

In fact, using the heat from a compost heap is nothing new. Animals have been doing it since ancient times! People have noticed dents in compost piles made by wild boars more than once. Other animals have also noticed where they can find warmth during the cold season. But humans didn't utilize the full potential of "lit" organics because they didn't have enough knowledge. Now that scientific and technological progress has opened unprecedented opportunities for mankind, we can not only use traditional sources of energy/heat, but also apply scientific knowledge to benefit ourselves and nature. 
Many experienced vegetable gardeners who grow early crops in greenhouses know about heating with compost. It has long been no secret that decomposing organic matter not only raises the temperature in the closed ground, but also feeds plants with carbon dioxide. But few people use a biogenerator for long-term heating. 
Heat is also released during the long-known process of preparing fodder for cattle - silage. However, microorganisms prevail there, which do not decompose but preserve the succulent fodder. And strong heating of the barn leads to loss of nutrients. That is, processes similar to those that occur in a compost heap are activated. My innovation is that we use natural biological processes for human needs with the help of new technologies. By the way, the first heat pumps appeared about 60 years ago, and today their production has become a separate industry. There are hundreds of heat pump manufacturers all over the world, which offer many different models of alternative heating systems with a wide range of all kinds of functions.
Today heat pumps are the main type of heating in Europe. According to various sources, almost 70% of all new buildings are equipped with heating and hot water systems based on heat pumps. And it is easy to explain, as this equipment has a long list of advantages.

In order to test key assumptions and measure the success of my innovation, I will use Qualitative Household Survey methods and other quantitative methods to generate information to understand the environment-human interactions in Kyrgyzstan. However, such data can only show one side of the picture and must be balanced with qualitative information more tailored to examine decision-making processes and perceptions at the individual and household level. The research team should conduct focus group discussions with community members living in regions considered vulnerable to various environmental phenomena potentially or actually affecting life. Therefore, during the data collection process, special attention will be paid to obtaining gender-balanced information. For example, efforts will be made to allow women to express their views during Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Therefore, the organizers of the FGDs in the selected villages are required to ensure equal gender representation among the participants. Gender sensitive questions will also be asked during the discussions to explore the specific needs of women living in regions affected or vulnerable to environmental change. 

Recommendations for the implementation of biomale reactors in Kyrgyzstan Taking into account all the above mentioned problems, the promotion of biomale plants is necessary as an inseparable part of the new legislation. It is important to monitor and evaluate the share of alternative energy supply not only at the national level, but also to create development strategies for each city, village and community.

A number of national information campaigns should be prepared to overcome this problem. These campaigns should include information on available renewable energy applications, available financing schemes (including third party financing) and successful use of renewable energy.
Foreign experience shows that public awareness raising measures can lead to an increase in the use of alternative energy sources in the residential sector, especially biomass. Information campaigns should include a variety of media, including daily newspapers, popular magazines, television programs, as well as radio discussions and information brochures. A large amount of information material available internationally can be adapted and/or translated for such campaigns.

My proposed innovation is easy to implement in comparison with other alternatives and has great potential for wide application among the population because it does not require large financial costs if you calculate the cost of one such bioreactor with a size of 2 meters by 4 meters and a height of 2 meters, which can heat a house with an area of 70 square meters need to lay about 1 ton of biomass (manure, leaves, grass, weeds) is all there in every house will need to buy plastic pipes with a diameter of 30 cm long 25 meters total cost of $ 14 and heat on the        

Pros of a compost bioreactor:
+ significantly reduces heating costs;
+ does not require any infrastructure (e.g. gas pipes, central water supply);
+ gives you a certain degree of independence - you provide heat yourself, and no one can "turn off the tap" of heating or raise the tariff;
+ is a fully renewable resource and absolutely does not harm the environment;
+ after the end of the biological reaction, it is an environmentally friendly fertilizer for the earth. 

Key personnel are the following persons:

Akmatkerimov Bakyt Akmatkerimovich I am a team leader will be responsible for the implementation of the project including the organization of the survey and questionnaire of residents, organization of seminars and trainings I will be a trainer, I will also work out financial issues and all organizational issues. My participation will be 100% of working time.
Satieva Saltanat Beishebekovna director of limited liability company "Technoking" to provide consultations on installation and operation of heat pumps percentage of involvement 60% of working time.
Begalieva Ainura expert on media literacy, work with the media social networks percentage

I have been working on this problem and technology for almost 3 years now and last year I implemented the idea in my farmhouse and it showed great results.

In order to implement the project, I plan to attract various organizations that have expressed their willingness to help in the implementation of this project on the terms of crowdsourcing, which is expressed in the provision of information about the technology of heat pump installation. Also to attract experts in the field of biotechnology on a volunteer basis from various environmental organizations. Also I adhere to inclusive working methods equal access for all regardless of gender, origin, race. I especially focus on people with disabilities.

The direct subjects who will experience positive changes from this project are rural residents. In Kyrgyzstan, 65% of the population, more than 4 million people, live in rural areas and are engaged in agriculture. Due to the lack of gasification and problems with energy supply, they are forced to heat with solid fuel, and therefore the main burden of heating the house and household chores is placed on women and children. The time spent caring for home and family among working women ranges from 3 hours per working day to 5 hours 30 minutes. At the same time, married women spend 1.5 times more time on housework than unmarried women.The use and popularization of biomailer as a type of heating would improve the situation of rural and poor residents, including women, which would have a qualitative impact on their financial situation and living conditions.An indirect advantage of using compost for heating and providing hot water to households will be the receipt at the end of the biological processes of decay of environmentally friendly fertilizer, which households will use to grow agricultural products or sell and receive additional financial resources; this is also one of the steps towards the transition to permoculture agriculture.The use of biomass for heat generation is critical to improving agricultural economic performance, local waste management, and generally improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental pollution.The innovation I propose is easily implementable compared to other alternatives and has great potential for widespread use among the population because it does not require large financial costs if you calculate the costs of one such bioreactor measuring 2 meters by 4 meters and 2 meters high, which can heat a house with an area of 70 square meters it is necessary to lay about 1 ton of biomass (manure, leaves, grass, weeds) every house has it all, you will need to purchase plastic pipes with a diameter of 30 cm and a length of 25 meters, the total cost is 14 dollars and a heat pump with a capacity of up to 3 kilowatts costing from 800 dollars plus installation work and the components will cost a total of $900, and on the one hand it will seem expensive for a villager, but given that the heating period lasts almost 6 months, an average of 1 ton of coal is consumed per month, which costs $72; for six months, about $500 is needed for heating If you add up the pros and cons, the benefits of the innovation I propose are obvious.

According to my calculations, the project should last more than one year. During this period, it is planned to install 150 biomailers in 150 settlements in the northern regions of the country where the climate is colder. On average, 5 people live in one household in one year, my innovation will reach 750 people who have directly experienced the advantages of this technology, in addition, I plan to conduct educational work among residents, I invite them to these households where they will see with their own eyes the results of this technology using this method I plan reach more than 50,000 people in one year.On average, one household burns up to 6 tons of coal during the heating season; when burning one ton of coal, 2.7 tons of carbon dioxide are released; therefore, one household emits 16.2 tons of carbon dioxide. In one year of the project I plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2,430 tons.

  The use of a biomailer will improve the living situation of women in 150 households; they will have more time for personal development; the use of an environmentally friendly type of heating will have a positive effect on their health. Also, the use of a biomailer will have a positive impact on the financial situation of households, since having spent $900 on one year of heating, they will spend about $24 on heating their homes in subsequent years.