BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 14. Uzbekistan has
stepped up preparations for its participation in the 31st United
Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), scheduled to take place
in Türkiye, with a focus on national climate priorities, project
presentations and international cooperation, following a meeting in
Tashkent on October 14.
This was reflected in the statement by the National Committee on
Ecology and Climate Change of Uzbekistan.
A working meeting was held under the chairmanship of Aziz
Abdukhakimov, adviser to Uzbekistan’s president on environmental
issues and chairman of the National Committee on Ecology and
Climate Change.
Participants discussed Uzbekistan’s key climate initiatives,
plans to present national projects and achievements, the
delegation’s event and business programs, engagement with
international partners, and media coverage of the country’s
participation.
Particular attention was given to developing a unified
communications strategy to present Uzbekistan’s climate
initiatives, national measures to adapt to climate change and
mitigate its effects, and the country’s contribution to global
climate goals.
Following the meeting, participants identified next steps and
priority areas for joint work.
COP31 will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to
20, 2026, bringing together world leaders, government
representatives, climate experts and other stakeholders to advance
international climate action. The conference is expected to focus
on turning climate commitments into practical measures, including
clean energy, green industrial development, climate-resilient
cities and sustainable agriculture.
