2025-05-01 Small Intervention, Big Impact: Experimental Evidence on Behavioral Change Towards Rational Use of Water and Energy in Uzbekistan
Authors: Nargiza Alimukhamedova, Jushkinbek Ismailov, Laziza Abdullaeva
KEY MESSAGE
• Despite the urgency of water and energy issues in Uzbekistan, a lack of public awareness about environmental challenges and resource conservation remains a significant obstacle.
• Current green transition initiatives mostly adopt a top-down approach, focusing on producers (supply side) rather than addressing resource inefficiencies at the household level, representing the largest consumer group.
• School-based educational programs integrating behavioral interventions and interactive teaching methods significantly improve students' water and energy-saving behaviors, with a spillover effect on households.
• Educational interventions based on behavioral change methods are scalable. They can provide a practical pathway to complement Uzbekistan's national sustainability goals by addressing resource inefficiencies at the household and community level.
Recommended citation:
Alimukhamedova, N., Ismailov, J., Abdullaeva, L. (2025). Small Intervention, Big Impact: Experimental Evidence on Behavioral Change Towards Rational Use of Water and Energy in Uzbekistan. CPRO Policy Brief 2025-05-01. https://doi.org/10.70735/CZLD5460
