On October 27, the Committee for Environmental Protection held a meeting between the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Isfandiyor Shukurzoda, and representatives of the World Bank, Elena Golub, Senior Environmental Economist, and Aref Kaal, Climate Change Specialist, to discuss the Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS).
At the beginning of the meeting, the Committee First Deputy Chairman emphasized the strategic importance of developing the LT-LEDS for the country's sustainable climate development and noted the importance of aligning the national strategy with international climate initiatives. He also expressed his readiness for further cooperation with the World Bank on low-carbon development and attracting green investments.
During the meeting, the parties discussed key areas of the Strategy, including defining a long-term decarbonization trajectory in priority sectors, integrating climate change adaptation measures, and supporting vulnerable sectors. Particular attention was paid to ensuring the participation of all stakeholders and strengthening national capacity through joint projects and technical cooperation.
The parties also noted the importance of regional integration and alignment of the strategy with international goals, including the provisions of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), under which countries develop and submit Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS). Mechanisms for attracting financial support for the implementation of LT-LEDS were also discussed. At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their intention to actively promote joint initiatives and exchange experiences in the field of sustainable and low-carbon development.
