On 12–13 February 2026, a delegation from the Republic of Tajikistan, led by the Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, Loik Rahmonzoda, took part in the preparatory technical meeting ahead of the Regional Environmental Summit (RES-2026). The event, organized with the support of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and UNICEF, focused on issues related to the protection of children, youth, and climate change. During the sessions, Loik Rahmonzoda presented Tajikistan’s national priorities under SDG 3.0.
As part of the visit, the Deputy Chairman held a bilateral meeting with Maria Osbek, Senior Climate and Environment Advisor at the UNICEF Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia. The parties discussed in detail the role of youth and the importance of education in addressing climate change challenges in Tajikistan.
The program also included active participation in preparations for the upcoming RES-2026 Summit, where high-level event programs and associated panel discussions were discussed. To gain a detailed understanding of the infrastructure for the upcoming forum, the delegation visited the RES-2026 Congress Center and exhibition area. During the exhibition tour, the parties discussed technical equipment and the organization of national pavilions to ensure closer familiarization with the venue.
Following the meetings, the parties emphasized the importance of continued cooperation in the lead-up to RES-2026, paying particular attention to integrating education and youth engagement into the region’s climate agenda.
