United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Post-COP28 Meeting
Central Asia at Climate Change Negotiations: COP28 Outcomes and Plans for COP29

UNFCCC Post-COP28. Central Asia Outcomes

The upcoming UNFCCC Post-COP28 Meeting in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) in February this year will pay special attention to the burning issue for Central Asia – to establish a regional group of negotiators from Central Asia at UNFCCC meetings. Thus, this will enhance the presence of the Central Asian region in the global climate arena.

The other important issues for discussion will be:

  • Results and achievements of Central Asian countries from participation at UNFCCC COP-28.
  • Coordinate work in the Central Asian region in implementing the roadmap to the UNFCCC COP-29.
  • Intensify regional cooperation on climate change issues in Central Asia.
  • Discuss the role of climate action transparency in Central Asia through СAREC as a regional hub.
Working language: Russian, English.
The organizers will provide simultaneous translation for online and offline participants.
Background:

In December 2023, in Dubai (UAE), Central Asia participated in the UNFCCC COP28 and the Central Asian Pavilion, united under the slogan “5 countries - 1 region - 1 voice”.

The Central Asian countries demonstrated solidarity in combatting climate change, talked about the national priorities of each country and its position in the negotiation process and identified the common interests of the region at the UNFCCC COP28.

The Pavilion “5 countries – 1 region – 1 voice” provided Central Asian countries with a unique opportunity to show their investment potential, role in the global climate process, prospects and existing needs for financing, technology and expertise.

Central Asia Pavilion “5 countries – 1 region – 1 voice” was organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in cooperation with the Governments of Central Asian countries under financial support of the GIZ, OSCE, the World Bank, USAID, the European Union, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Meeting Agenda

The program indicates the time of Tashkent, Uzbekistan (GMT+5).
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Working language: Russian, English.

The organizers will provide simultaneous translation for online and offline participants.

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  • February 10, 2024
    Time Name
    9:00 Registration of participants
    9.30 Opening of the meeting and welcome speeches:
    − Mr. Aziz Abdukhakimov, Minister of ecology, environmental protection and climate change of the Republic of Uzbekistan
    − Dr. Grethel Aguilar, Director General, IUCN
    − Mr. Anas Fayyad Qarman, Resident Representative, UNDP Uzbekistan
    − Dr. Tilo Klinner, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Uzbekistan
    − Mr. Zafar Makhmudov, Executive Director, CAREC
    10.00 Session 1. High-level session on climate policy formation in Central Asia
    Moderator: Suna Park, Advisor to the Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan

    Introductory presentation:
    − «Results of the UNFCCC COP28 – opportunities for Central Asian countries», Mr. Oliver Canosa, Delta Increase, CAREC International Consultant

    High-level Panel Session:
    − Mr. Nurken Sharbiev, Vice-minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
    − Mr. Melis Turgunbaev, Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision of the Kyrgyz Republic;
    − Mr. Abdulkodir Mavlodod, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan;
    − Mr. Makhtumkuli Akmuradov, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan;
    − Mr. Aziz Abdukhakimov, Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

    Suggested questions for discussion:
    − Please share your impressions of your country’s participation in the UNFCCC COP28. What events were planned? What results have been achieved?
    − Based on the results of COP28, what are the country’s further plans and priority actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change?
    − Within the framework of COP28, a meeting of ministers of Central Asian countries was held, at which it was decided to create a group of negotiators of Central Asian countries in the UNFCCC meetings. Do you think this will not contradict the national interests and policies of your country? Please share your opinion.
    − How do you see the further actions of our region to combat climate change, in particular, to implement the Regional Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change in Central Asia?
    − Please tell us about the country’s position and further steps in preparation for the UNFCCC COP-29. Your expectations from participation in COP-29.
    − How do you see the mobilization of financial resources for climate initiatives to prepare the country for the UNFCCC COP-29?
    − Do you plan to expand cooperation with other countries and regions to exchange experiences and technologies?
    11:00 Coffee break
    11.40 Session 2. The role of international partners in creating a sustainable capacity of Central Asia region
    Moderator: Zafar Makhmudov, Executive Director, CAREC

    Introductory presentation:
    − «Further steps towards UNFCCC COP29», Mr. Alexey Kokorin, CAREC International Consultant
    − “Action plan to COP29”, Mr. Oliver Canosa, Delta Increase, CAREC International Consultant

    International panel session participants:
    − Dr. Caroline Milow, Programme Manager, Green Central Asia, GIZ;
    − Ms. Lisa Marina Gampp, Regional Advisor Water and Climate Change for Central Asia, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC);
    − Ms. Malika Saparova, Smart Farming for future generation Project coordinator, FAO in Uzbekistan
    − Mr. Bakhadur Paluaniyazov, Environment and Climate Action Cluster Leader, UNDP Uzbekistan;
    − Ms. Patrizia Albrecht, Climate Change Adviser, Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities;
    − Mr. Zafarbek Quvvatbekov, Coordinator for operations, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC);
    − Mr. Oleg Bulanyi, Senior programme manager, Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT).

    Suggested questions for discussion:
    − proposed plan of action to prepare the successful participation of Central Asia in COP29 in Baku;
    − contribution of international partners to the UNFCCC COP-28 agenda;
    − initiatives and action plans for UNFCCC COP29;
    − proposals from international partners to mobilise resources for the agenda of regional cooperation and development of Central Asian countries towards UNFCCC COP29.


    13:00 Lunch
    14.30 Session 3. The role of NGOs and youth in the sustainable development of climate policy in the Central Asian region
    Moderator: Dr.Svetlana Mogilyuk, Regional Coordinator of the Climate Civil Society Network of Central Asia

    Presentation:
    − «Children and youth in action - climate change in Central Asia», Mr.Dilmurod Yuldoshev and Ms.Rukhsora Shokirova, eco-activists, Republic of Uzbekistan

    Main speakers:
    − Mr. Abulkhan Alimkhan, Ecoforum of Kazakhstan
    − Ms. Begim Zhanuzakova, UNISON Climate Change Program Coordinator
    − Dr. Yuri Skochilov, Coordinator of the Tajikistan NGO Network on Climate Change, director of the Youth Environmental Center in the Republic of Tajikistan
    − Mr. Serdar Mamedniyazov, Expert, Enterprise of the Public Association "Tebigi Kuvvat"
    − Mr. Saidrasul Sanginov, leading consultant of the Senate Committee of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan on development of the Aral Sea region and ecology, deputy chairman of the Executive Committee of the Central Kengash of the Ecological Movement of Uzbekistan
    − Ms. Shirin Abidova, Director of the NGO “Association of Volunteers of Uzbekistan”

    Suggested questions for discussion:
    − positions, strategies and views of NGOs and youth of Central Asian countries on the climate change agenda
    − participation of civil society and youth in climate initiatives and prospects for preparations for UNFCCC COP-29;
    − priority actions and initiatives of NGOs and youth in Central Asian countries with the possibility of regional cooperation
    16.30 Сoffee break

Our partners

The event is organized by the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan and authorized bodies of Central Asian countries under financial support of the GIZ, USAID, and the World Bank.

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Blue Zone

The Blue Zone is a UNFCCC-managed site, open to accredited party and observer delegates. It hosts the formal negotiations, as well as panel discussions, speaking events and cultural events across the two weeks of the conference.

Only UNFCCC-accredited participants (Parties; IGOs, NGOs, observers; media; UN officials) will have access to the Blue Zone. The UNFCCC's online registration portal opened in June 2023.

The COP28 UAE Blue Zone is located in Expo City Dubai.

Please note: The Central Asia Pavilion is located in the Blue Zone. Number of the Pavilion is B2-15 (Zone B2, Building 15)

The Central Asian Pavilion - the UNFCCC COP28

For more information, please visit https://www.cop28.com/en/blue-zone

Green Zone

The Green Zone is open to delegates and guests of the Blue Zone, Public and Private Sector, NGOs and the General Public.

The Green Zone is located at Expo City Dubai, adjacent to the Blue Zone.

At the UNFCCC COP28, the Green Zone will be operational between Thursday 30 November and Tuesday 12 December 2023.

Green Zone will provide participation in sponsor and stakeholder hubs, curated content and programing, community engagement.

For more information, please visit https://www.cop28.com/en/green-zone