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Eastern Europe – key region for climate protection
For a successful European and global energy transition and climate policy in the direction of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, the building sector is undoubtedly of the greatest relevance. There is immense potential for energy savings and efficiency in this sector, the exploitation of which also promotes environmental protection and decarbonisation. This is particularly true for the building stock in Eastern Europe due to the historical developments in the region in the residential building sector.
In questions of climate protection and sustainability, the countries of the Eastern European region have committed themselves to the same goals as their Western European neighbours and the international community of states. Their conditions and challenges, however, sometimes differ considerably.
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Based in the heart of Berlin, the Initiative Wohnungswirtschaft Osteuropa (IWO) e.V. – Housing Initiative for Eastern Europe brings together private and public partners from Germany and many other countries. Our common goal is to support a market-based, sustainable, ecologically and socially compatible development of the housing and building sectors in Eastern Europe (also beyond the EU), the Caucasus and Central Asia.
The NGO was founded in 2001 on the initiative of the then Federal Ministry of Construction and has since pursued exclusively and directly charitable purposes. Our work and topics concern a social interest that is not immediately apparent: But without increased efforts for more climate protection, higher energy-efficient (residential) building renovation rates and improved living and housing standards, also in the Eastern European region, whose derelict building stock currently represents a large and increasing burden on the climate, the achievement of European and global climate protection and sustainability goals is not possible.
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Estonia’s path as a pioneer of serial renovation
by Franziska Beer (IWO e.V.)It can be found throughout Europe, yet it is mainly associated with Eastern Europe, the Baltic Countries and Central Asia. Prefabricated buildings, typically manufactured in series, are considered a relic of the Soviet era. Considered? Even...
Kazakhstan’s housing stock needs comprehensive energy modernization!
With rising utility rates and a deteriorating housing stock, Kazakhstan is increasingly faced with the need to shift from incremental repairs to systemic solutions. The building sector in Kazakhstan is growing steadily: it already consumes 47% of all energy, of which...
A meeting of homeowners was held in Kokshetau as part of the energy modernisation project
On 13 September 2025, another event was held in Kokshetau (Republic of Kazakhstan) with residents of a pilot building as part of the international FELICITY II initiative, which aims, among other goals, to implement comprehensive energy-efficient modernisation of...
IWO e.V. held a series of events in Kremenchuk within the framework of the SUR Project
The city of Kremenchuk, Ukraine, has joined the SUR project! 09.07 – 10.07.2025, the IWO team conducted a working visit to the city of Kremenchuk, Ukraine, in the framework of the Project “Strengthening of Urban Resilience in the Areas of Supply Infrastructure and...
Ukrainian Cities Explore Lithuanian Experience in Building Renovation and OSS Models
Lithuania – July 22–24, 2025. Representatives from the Ukrainian cities of Lviv, Mykolaiv, and Kryvyi Rih visited Lithuania to explore best practices in the modernization of multi-apartment buildings and the implementation of one-stop-shop (OSS) models for...
Invitation to the EuroFest2025
Dear friends, The Delegation of the European Union to Kazakhstan is delighted to invite you, your family, your colleagues and friends to EuroFest 2025, a vibrant celebration dedicated to Europe Day! Join us on 1 June 2025, from 12:00 to 18:00, at the Park...