On November 10, 2026, on the sidelines of the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), held in Antalya, Turkey, Batyr Mamedov, Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC), held a bilateral meeting with Alibek Kuantyrov, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
During the meeting, the parties discussed arrangements for the operation of the National Pavilion of the Republic of Kazakhstan at COP31, as well as promising areas for further cooperation between CAREC and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Particular attention was paid to strengthening institutional cooperation, mobilizing financial resources, and developing joint project initiatives in the areas of environmental protection, climate change and sustainable development.
The parties also explored opportunities to prepare and implement new projects both at the national level in Kazakhstan and within the framework of regional cooperation among Central Asian countries, including through engagement with international partners and donor organizations.
CAREC reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening practical cooperation with the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and supporting the advancement of joint environmental and climate initiatives across the region.
Additional information:
Dilovarsho Dustzoda Advisor to the CAREC Executive Director