On 14 November 2026, at a side event during COP31, the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), together with the Regional Climate Action Transparency Hub (ReCATH), presented approaches to advancing climate transparency in Central Asian countries.
The presentation by Azamat Kauazov, Manager of the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Programme at CAREC, focused on the topic “Climate Transparency in Central Asia: Regional Cooperation and Practical Solutions.” He noted that the preparation of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) is becoming an increasingly practical task for countries in the region. ReCATH, which operates under CAREC with support from ICAT, helps improve coordination among national experts and provides a permanent expert platform for the exchange of experience and practical solutions.
It was emphasised that such cooperation enables countries not only to prepare and submit reports on time, but also to gradually build a more robust system for data collection and interpretation. At the same time, countries are at different stages of reporting preparation, so regional support must remain differentiated and based on national priorities.
“CAREC and ReCATH help countries not just to submit BTRs on time, but to build a higher-quality system for working with data. At the same time, we always proceed from the understanding that countries are at different stages, and the regional platform should strengthen national teams rather than replace them,” said Azamat Kauazov, Manager of the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Programme at CAREC.
The discussion highlighted practical formats that deliver the greatest impact: regular technical consultations between reporting cycles, mutual expert review of materials before official submission, thematic working groups, and the development of common working tools. It was noted that regional organisations are most effective when they collect country requests, ensure continuity of knowledge, and help coordinate partner support.
CAREC and ReCATH reaffirmed their readiness to continue serving as a platform for Central Asian countries to improve data quality, strengthen national procedures, and develop a stronger professional community in the region.
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Azamat Kauazov
Manager of the Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Programme, CAREC